Christmas in Osaka is a joyful celebration of the holiday season filled with traditional Japanese culture and unique Christmas celebrations. One of the highlights of the Christmas season here is the colorful illumination displays and seasonal decorations held in various parts of Osaka. Many festivals and annual events in addition to the lively performances and attractions related to the holiday season.

If you are planning to spend the holiday season in Osaka, here I will share some popular Christmas events in Osaka. A perfect place where you can enjoy the Christmas season with friends, loved ones, and family.

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1. No Limit Christmas at USJ

The Universal Studio Japan will celebrate NO! Limit Christmas with the unique theme of Mario’s World, it is more fun and exciting because of new experiences and various activities offered. There are many decorations related to the holiday season including the winter season decorations that add sparkle to the place to feel more the spirit of Christmas. Come and enjoy the holiday season with your family and friends book your Universal Studio tickets here.

Location: Universal Studio Japan
Date: November 20, 2024 to January 5, 2025
Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/ja/jp

2. Midosuji Illumination 2024

An annual Christmas and winter illumination and one of the longest illumination displays in Japan featuring millions of LED lights on Midosuji Avenue in various colors and designs of lights. Attracts many local and foreign tourists to Osaka and makes a perfect spot to take photos and celebrate winter season.

Location: Midosuji (Hanshin-mae intersection to Namba-nishiguchi intersection)
Date: November 3 to December 31, 2024
Website:https://www.hikari-kyoen.com/en/midosuji/

3. OSAKA Hikari-Renaissance 2024

An annual Christmas event in Osaka, it is part of the Festival of the Lights in Osaka. The festival features arts and lights along the Nakanoshima waterfront, symbolizing Osaka as the aquatic capital.

Location: Osaka City Hall to Nakanoshima Park
Date: December 14 to 25, 2024
Website: https://www.hikari-kyoen.com/en/renaissance/

4. Umeda Sky Building Christmas 2024

Hankyu Christmas Market is an annual event in celebration of the holiday season. Featuring various shops, and food stalls with illumination and seasonal decorations making you feel the spirit of Christmas.

Location: Umeda Sky Building
Date: November 22 to December 25, 2024
Website: https://www.skybldg.co.jp/event/xmas/

5. Osaka Ten-Shiba Christmas Market

An annual Christmas event celebrating the holiday season one of the well-known Christmas markets in Osaka features plenty of food stalls, gift shops, and other activities related to the holiday season, visitors can also enjoy the lightning and cozy atmosphere making you feel the breeze of the holiday season.

Location: Tennoji Park Ten-Shiba
Date: November 29 to December 25, 2024
Website: https://osaka-christmasmarket.com/

6. Hankyu Christmas Market

Location: Umeda Hankyu Department Store Event hall 9F
Date: November 20 to December 25, 2024
Website: https://website.hankyu-dept.co.jp/honten/h/c_market/

7. Matsubara Illumination

An annual illumination event at Matsubara City during the winter season and become one of the symbols of the city for a bright future continuing illumination and colorful LED lights and designs.

Location: Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line “Around Kawachi Matsubara Station
Date: November 2 to December 25, 2024
Website: https://www.matsubara-cci.or.jp/

8. Christmas Food Carnival in Hirakata Park

Location: Hirakata Park
Date: November 23rd (Saturday/Holiday) to December 15th/December 21 to 25, 2024
Website: https://www.hirakatapark.co.jp/event/show/christmas-food2024

9. Illuminite Expo 2024

An annual Christmas illumination is offered in Expo ’70 Commemorative Park in Osaka. During this season, the park becomes more attractive and vibrant with millions of colorful LED lights and holiday-themed illumination displays. Witness the magical light show of the iconic Tower of the Sun. In addition to the illuminations various activities, winter foods, and events related to the holiday season are held.

Location: Expo 70′ Commemorative Park
Date: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November 29 to December 22, 28, 29 30, 2024
Website: https://www.expo70-park.jp/event/67355/

10. Wonder Night Hill 2024

A lively Christmas event held at Harvest Hill in Osaka features Harvest Night Hill, an evening attraction full of colorful illumination displays and family-friendly activities. It is the perfect place to enjoy the holiday season with your family and friends.

Location: Harvest Hill
Date: November 1, 2024 to January 26, 2025
Website: https://farm.or.jp/event/12825

11. Grand Wish Christmas 2024

An annual Christmas event at Grand Front Osaka with this year’s theme of Infinity Lights, a sparkling wish for the holiday season featuring a colorful and sparkling Christmas Tree, Champagne Gold Illumination at Umekita, and seasonal decorations. In addition, shops and restaurants offer seasonal menus and items.

Location: Grand Front Osaka
Date: November 7 to December 25, 2024
Website: https://www.grandfront-osaka.jp/xmas2024/

12. Twilight Fantasy 2024

Twilight Fantasy is an annual event at JR Osaka Station to celebrate the holiday season featuring winter illumination decoration and commemorating the latest Disney movie Moana 2 with exclusive merchandise and collaboration cafe menus inspired by the characters.

Location: JR Osaka Station
Date: November 22 to December 25, 2024
Website: https://osakastationcity.com/twf2024/

13. Nakanoshima Island Lively Forest” x “DREAMS COME TRUE WINTER FANTASIA 2024

Celebrating the 35th anniversary the Winter Fantasia Dreams Come True 2024 with the collaboration of the Nakanoshima Island Lively Forest will be held around the Nakanoshima area. It features various activities lively performances, colorful illumination, and the famous Rubber Duck display along the riverside.

Location: Around Nakanoshima
Date: December 1 to 25, 2024
Website: https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/o070080/miryokuzukuri/nigiwainomori.html

14. Solaniwa Christmas 2024

The annual Christmas event in Solaniwa Onsen will be held featuring various seasonal activities related to Christmas such as the Santa parade, gifts from Santa program, and seasonal decorations. Perfect place to spend the holiday season with family and friends.

Location: Solaniwa Onsen, Osaka Bay Tower
Date: November 14 to December 25, 2024
Website: https://solaniwa.com/news/christmas24/

Additional Christmas to Winter event

15. Osaka Castle Illuminage 2024

An annual winter illumination at Osaka Castle Park, various themed illumination displays, decorations, and Japanese historical and cultural lighting give a memorable winter and holiday season experience in Osaka. Many perfect photo spots for souvenirs and other activities to enjoy related to the holiday season.

Location: Osaka Castle
Date: November 15, 2024 to February 16, 2025
Website: https://illuminagegroup.com/en/

16. Tensuke 2024

The Tensuke or Ten-Shiba Ice Skating Rink is one of the anticipated events during the holiday season and one of the popular activities in the Christmas and winter seasons that can be enjoyed by any age.

Location: Ten-Shiba
Date: November 22, 2024 to February 25, 2025
Website: https://www.ten-suke.jp/

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