15 Best Christmas Events in Osaka

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 Christmas with the unique theme of park’s popular attractions and characters, with 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:19 November 2025 to 4 January 2026
Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/ja/jp

2. Midosuji Illumination

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: until 31 December 2025
Website:https://www.hikari-kyoen.com/midosuji/

3. OSAKA Hikari-Renaissance

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: 14 to 25 December 2025
Website: https://www.hikari-kyoen.com/renaissance/

4. Umeda Sky Building Christmas

UMEDA SKY BUILDING Christmas 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: 14 November to 25 December 2025
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: 28 November to 25 December 2025
Website: https://osaka-christmasmarket.com/

6. Hankyu Christmas Market

The Hankyu Umeda Main Store is celebrating in style, hosting the Christmas Market for about a month. This year’s theme, “Warmest White Christmas,” focuses on the color white, unveiling a mysterious, snow-veiled world shimmering with light. Visitors can enjoy enchanting sights like a white mirror-ball Christmas tree, a white merry-go-round, and exclusive white-themed foods such as donuts and hot dogs available only at Hankyu.

Location: Umeda Hankyu Department Store Event hall 9F
Date: 19 November to 25 December 2025
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: 1 November to 25 December 2025
Website: https://sites.google.com/smart.jcci.or.jp/matsubara-city-illumi-event/

8. Illuminite Expo

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: November 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 30
Website: https://www.expo70-park.jp/event/73070/

9. Wonder Night Hill

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: 31 October 2025 to 23 February 2026
Website: https://farm.or.jp/illumination_2025

10. Grand Wish Christmas

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: 6 November to 25 December 2025
Website: https://www.grandfront-osaka.jp/xmas2025/

11. Twilight Fantasy

Twilight Fantasy is an annual event at JR Osaka Station to celebrate the holiday season featuring winter illumination decoration  and music. This year, the event is commemorating the 55th anniversary of BARBAPAPA and collaborating with FM802 RADIO CRAZY, featuring a festive space filled with heartwarming, cross-generational fun for everyone to enjoy.

Location: JR Osaka Station
Date: 21 November to 25 December 2025
Website: https://osakastationcity.com/twf2025/

12. Solaniwa Christmas

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: 4 November to 25 December 2025
Website: https://solaniwa.com/news/christmas25/

14. Osaka Castle Illuminage

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: 1 November 2025 to 1 February 2026
Website: https://illuminagegroup.com/en/

15. Tensuke (Ten-Shiba Ice Skating Rink)

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: 24 November 2025 to 27 February 2026
Website: https://www.ten-suke.jp/

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