Event List in Osaka This Week / Weekend (November 11 to17, 2024)
The best events, activities, and exhibitions held this week / weekend in Osaka
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Osaka has many fun and interesting places to visit and tourist attractions, such as Osaka Castle, USJ, Kaiyukan, Shinsekai, etc. If you visit Osaka, you will need to stay for a few days to enjoy all the tourist attractions the city has to offer.
However, if you live in Osaka or plan on visiting for a prolonged period, you might run out of popular tourist attractions. If this happens, the next thing you can do is check out events within the city.
Osaka, one of Japan’s largest cities, has many simultaneous events, from art exhibitions, theatrical performances, and musical concerts to cultural festivals and seasonal food-related events. Because so many things happen at the same time, you might overlook an event you would have liked to check out.
Hopefully, this article may help you avoid exactly that. In this article, I will share 10 of the most talked-about events happening this week in Osaka. If you live in Osaka and have some free time, or if you happen to be visiting Osaka during this week, then I hope at least one of these events will interest you enough to check it out.
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Autumn events in Japan
Autumn is a particular season in Japan when it comes to cultural events. It is the season when temperatures aren’t either too hot or too cold, making it an ideal time to hold outdoor events. Many events have to do with national holidays, such as Supo-tsu no Hi (スポーツの日) or “Sports Day,” which commemorates the Tokyo Olympics of 1964, and Bunka no Hi (文化の日) or “Culture Day,” which promotes culture and the arts.
There are also various events related to maple leaves turning red. The Kansai area is trendy because there are many places to visit and enjoy the beautiful colors displayed by these trees. Many places also have night illuminations to enhance this experience.
Autumn also brings many food events. Autumn is the season of harvest, so you will encounter various Shrines having a Matsuri (harvest festival). Many restaurants and hotels also tend to have food fairs featuring seasonal ingredients such as chestnuts, sweet potatoes, persimmon, and Pacific saury.
Here are some articles about things to do during Autumn in Japan.
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▶︎11 Best Autumn Festivals in Japan 2024
Now that you know a little bit about autumn-related Japanese culture, here is the event list in Osaka this week (November 11 to 17, 2024).
1. UMEKITA Champagne Gold Illumination 2024
Annually event since the opening of the Grand Front Osaka, in the celebration of the winter season featuring thousands of champagne gold-colored LED lights across the Umekita area such as the Grand Front Osaka, Ginkgo Mall, and Osaka Station.
Event Period: November 7, 2024 to February 28, 2025
Location: Grand Front Osaka/Umekita Area
Official Website: https://www.grandfront-osaka.jp/event/4340/
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2 minutes walk from Osaka Station. |
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2. Midosuji Illumination 2024
An annual 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.
Event Period: November 3 to December 31, 2024
Location: Midosuji (Hanshin-mae intersection – Namba west exit intersection)
Official Website: https://hikari-kyoen.com/midosuji/
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5 minutes walk from Shinsaibashi Station. |
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3. Chrysanthemum Doll Autumn Flower Ranman
An annual event in Hirakata Park that features Chrysanthemum dolls or “Kikuningyo” in Japanese where the large-size dolls dressed in Japanese costumes are made of various autumn flowers. In addition to the exhibition, other activities can be enjoyed at the event such as workshops, performances, and food stalls.
Event Period: October 25 to November 24, 2024
Location: Hirakata Park
Official Website: https://www.hirakatapark.co.jp/topic/show/2024-kikuningyou
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13 minutes walk from Hirakata-Koen Station. |
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4. Minoh Maple Festival 2024
An annual autumn event in Minoh Park celebrating the beauty of Japanese maple trees. The Minoh park is surrounded by many maple trees where the leaves turn into stunning shades of red, orange, and yellow. In addition to the festival, many food stalls, and cultural performances can be experienced at the event.
Event Period: November 9 to December 1, 2024
Location: Minoh Park
Official Website: https://minohkankou.net/
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29 minutes walk from Mino-o Station. |
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5. Flowering Illumination at Hirakata Park
An annual and anticipated event held in Hirakata Park from autumn through winter season. It features colorful flower illumination throughout the park various light-up designs and illumination can be enjoyed by the whole family and friends feels like in a fantasy world. One of the best places to spend for this coming holiday season.
Event Period: November 2, 2024 to April 6, 2025
Location: Hirakata Park
Official Website: https://www.hirakatapark.co.jp/illumination/
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13 minutes walk from Hirakata-Koen Station. |
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6. NAKED CityLight Fantasia Osaka
An annual and popular event during winter featuring visual light and projection mapping of the famous tourist spot in Osaka visitors can enjoy the magical and enchanting light display giving a unique experience to feel like traveling around Osaka.
Event Period: November 13, 2024 to March 31, 2025
Location: Abeno Harukas 300
Official Website: https://www.abenoharukas-300.jp/observatory/index.html
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3 minutes walk from Tennoji Station. |
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7. Autumn Rose Festival 2024
An annual Autumn Rose event is held in Expo Park in Osaka. It features various types of roses in different colors that bloom in the garden. Other activities related to the event include crafts, workshops, food stalls, and shops.
Event Period: October 19 to November 24, 2024
Location: Expo 70′ Commemorative Park
Official Website: https://www.expo70-park.jp/event/66506/
For more information about Roses in Japan, check the following article!
▶︎Best Places to See Roses in Japan 2024
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3 minutes walk from Bampakukinenkoen Station. |
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8. Autumn Leaves Festival at Expo Park
An annual autumn event at Expo Park in Osaka featuring colorful autumn leaves and beautiful nature views.
Event Period: November 2 to December 1, 2024
Location: Expo 70′ Commemorative Park
Official Website: https://www.expo70-park.jp/event/67189/
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3 minutes walk from Bampakukinenkoen Station. |
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9. CLAMP Exhibition (Osaka)
Is a special exhibition of manga artists featuring original artworks, designs, exclusive merchandise, and limited-edition items.
Event Period: October 11, 2024 to January 13, 2025
Location: Hirakata Park
Official Website: https://www.hirakatapark.co.jp/clamp-ex-osaka/
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13 minutes walk from Hirakata-Koen Station. |
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10. 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.
Event Period: November 2 to December 25, 2024
Location: Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line “Around Kawachi Matsubara Station”
Official Website: https://www.matsubara-cci.or.jp/
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9 minutes walk from OSAKA-ABENOBASHI Station. |
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Weekend Events
1.Cheese EXPO 2024
Japan’s largest cheese festival is held annually at Expo Park in Osaka. It features a variety of foods with cheese and cheese products from all over the world, making it a perfect event for cheese lovers.
Event Period: November 15, 16 and 17, 2024
Location: Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
Official Website: https://cheese1expo.com/
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3 minutes walk from Bampakukinenkoen Station. |
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2. Yakiimo Fes Osaka 2024
An annual autumn event featuring various Yakiimo menus made from sweet potatoes from all over Japan. Food stalls, shops, and other activities are held in the event.
Event Period: November 8 to 17, 2024
Location: Osaka Castle Park Sun Square
Official Website: https://yakiimofes.jp/osaka2024/
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4 minutes walk from Tanimachiyonchome Station. |
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I hope you enjoyed this article about events in Osaka this week. As I previously mentioned, it can be difficult to keep track of every festival, exhibition, and other event happening in Osaka, so hopefully, this article serves as a reference for you to find things to do in Osaka.
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