Event List in Osaka This Week / Weekend (July 22 to 28, 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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Summer events in Japan
Summer is the time of the year when people are most energized; families and friends gather together to do things, travel to places, etc. People who live in Osaka or are planning on visiting Osaka should know that this is the time of the year when the most significant events (especially outdoor events) happen across the prefecture.
Festivals such as Omatsuri, Fireworks festivals, food festivals, and music festivals are just some examples of the excitement that Summer will bring to Osaka.
When it comes to Japanese traditional events, there is Marine Day (海の日) and Japanese Summer Star Festival (七夕) in July, Mountain Day (山の日) in August, and Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日) in September. Other than this, Obon (お盆) takes place in either mid-August or July. Obon is a Buddhist festival that welcomes the spirits of your ancestors, and it is one of Japan’s most important holidays.
Here are some articles about things to do during Summer in Japan.
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▶Best Summer Festivals in Japan 2024
Now that you know a little bit about summer-related Japanese culture, here is the event list for Osaka this week (July 22 to 28, 2024).
1. 18th Umeda Tanabata
The Umeda Tanabata is one of the parts of the Sendai Tanabata festival celebration, one of the main festivals in Tohoku designed and decorated with bamboo leaves until August 8, featuring various activities in the area.
Event Period: June 1 to August 8, 2024
Location: Umeda Sky Building
Official Website: https://www.skybldg.co.jp/new/2330.html
For more information about the Tanabata in Japan, check out the following article!
▶Tanabata: Japanese Summer Star Festival
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11 minutes walk from Umeda Station. |
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2. USJ NO Limit! Summer 2024
It offers summer activities starting in July. It is a must-visit when you go to Osaka, especially if you have kids. Surely, the whole family will enjoy it. There are lots of exciting rides and activities featuring popular anime manga series in Japan.
Event Period: July 3 to September 1, 2024
Location: Universal Studio Japan
Official Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us
<<Book Universal Studio Tickets Online HERE!!>>
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5 minutes walk from Universal-City Station. |
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For more travel tips about Universal Studio Japan, Check out the following articles.
▶Best Attractions of Universal Cool Japan 2024
▶Best Things to Do at Universal Studios Japan
3. Eevee and Friends Afternoon Tea in Japan 2024
A special afternoon tea featuring the popular anime character from Pokemon the Eevee and friends. Theme menu and goods are available for a limited time only.
Event Period: July 3 to August 30, 2024
Location: Saint Grace Villa / Osaka Art Grace Wedding Coast
Official Website: https://www.bestbridal.co.jp/event/
For more information about this event, check out the following article!
▶Eevee and Friends Afternoon Tea in Japan 2024
4. Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Cafe in Japan 2024
The popular iconic manga and anime series “Detective Conan” celebrates its 30th anniversary in a special pop-up cafe held in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Hokkaido, Hakata, and Miyagi. Featuring exclusive themed food and drinks inspired by the character and limited edition merchandise.
Event Period: July 26 to September 29, 2024
Location: BOX cafe&space HEP FIVE store
Official Website: https://30th.conan-cafe.jp/
Check out the following article for more information about this event!
▶︎Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Cafe in Japan 2024
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8 minutes walk from Umeda Station. |
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For more Anime-related events, be sure to check out the following article!
▶Best Anime-Related Events in Japan (July 2024)
5. Dotonbori River Lantern Festival 2024
A vibrant summer event is held annually in Dotonbori, Osaka. It features lanterns hanging on the bridge along the Dotonbori River.
Event Period: July 1 to August 31, 2024
Location: Along Dotonbori River
Official Website: http://www.ittoko-minami.net/index.php
Check out the following articles for more information about the Dotonbori in Osaka!
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6. Coral Exhibition At Kaiyukan Aquarium
There is a coral exhibition where you can see various types of corals and their sizes and learn about corals found in the ocean.
Event Period: March 5, 2024 to January 2025
Location: Kaiyukan Aquarium
Official Website: https://www.kaiyukan.com/
<<Book Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Ticket HERE!!>>
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8 minutes walk from Osakako Station. |
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For more information about the Kaiyukan Aquarium, check out the following article!
7. Immersive Museum OSAKA
This is an immersive exhibition of Van Gogh’s world-class masterpiece. You can experience the exhibition with all the senses, with nearly 3000 Van Gogh pictures projected everywhere.
Event Period: June 1 to August 21, 2024
Location: Dojima River Forum
Official Website: https://immersive-museum-osaka.jp/
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9 minutes walk from Fukushima Station. |
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For more information about the Museum in Osaka, check out the following article!
8. Hanging Garden 2024 Summer (Lantern Festival)
A unique hanging garden event is held in the Umeda Sky Building in celebration of summer. Featuring colorful and bright lanterns and Japanese umbrellas that give relaxing vibes.
Event Period: July 5 to September 1, 2024
Location: Umeda Sky Building
Official Website: https://www.skybldg.co.jp/new/2335.html
<<Book Umeda Sky Building Ticket HERE!!>>
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15 minutes walk from Osaka Station. |
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For more information about Observatories in Osaka, check out the following article!
9. Hirakata Park Summer (The Boon)
An annual summer event is held in Hirakata Park, one of the best places to enjoy and beat the heat in summer. It features various water facilities and attractions.
Event Period: July 13, to September 1, 2024
Location: Hirakata Park
Official Website: https://www.hirakatapark.co.jp/theboon/
<<Book Hirakata Park Ticket HERE!!>>
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13 minutes walk from Hirakata-Koen Station. |
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10. Suntory Building Rooftop Beer Garden
One of the famous beer garden events in Osaka, their leading drinks are Suntory beers, a well-known brand of beer in Japan, along with BBQ foods that perfectly match the beer.
Event Period: April 26 to September 22, 2024
Location: Suntory Beer Garden
Official Website: https://www.dynac-japan.com/
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2 minutes walk from Watanabebashi Station. |
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For more information about the Beer Garden in Japan, check out the following articles!
▶Best Beer Gardens in Osaka 2024
▶Best Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2024
11. Hotel New Otani Pool Osaka
A special summer pool and annual event is held in Hotel New Otani (Tokyo, Osaka, Makuhari). The garden pool and night pool give a relaxing summer experience. One of the good places to enjoy summer with family and friends it’s not crowded and with good ambiance.
Event Period: July 6 to September 16, 2024
Location: Hotel New Otani Osaka
Official Website: https://www.newotani.co.jp/group/pools/osaka/
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4 minutes walk from Osakajokoen Station. |
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Weekend Events
1. Japanese Traditional New Summer Festival
An annual summer event featuring Japanese summer culture such as festivals, beer festivals, summer foods and drinks, dances, and other lively activities related to summer in Japan.
Event Period: July 26-28 / August 2-4, 9-13, 23-25,/ 30 to September 1, 2024
Location: Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
Official Website: https://banpakunatsumatsuri.jp/
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2 minutes walk from Bampakukinenkoen Station. |
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2. Sunflower Festa
A seasonal flower event held at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park in Osaka. This summer you can enjoy sunflowers in their different varieties. Almost 12,000 sunflowers with 20 varieties can be amazed by their sizes, colors, and other rare flowers.
Event Period: July 20 to August 4, 2024
Location: Expo 70′ Commemorative Park
Official Website: https://www.expo70-park.jp/event/65398/
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3 minutes walk from Bampakukinenkoen 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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