December festivals
OSAKA Hikari Renaissance
OSAKA光のルネサンス
A winter event illuminating the buildings and riverside of Nakanoshima.
- Area
- Osaka · Umeda
- When
- Mid-December – 25
- Location
- Nakanoshima (Osaka City Central Public Hall)
Travel tips · Within walking distance of Yodoyabashi Station.
More places nearby
August festivalsUmeda
Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks
なにわ淀川花火大会
Osaka's signature summer fireworks on the banks of the Yodo River.
Scenery·NatureUmeda
Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden
梅田スカイビル 空中庭園
A circular rooftop observatory linking two towers, with a 360° view of Osaka at night.
Scenery·NatureUmeda
HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel
HEP FIVE 観覧車
A red Ferris wheel on a mall rooftop, looking out over Umeda's skyscrapers.
Historic·TemplesUmeda
Tsuyunoten Shrine (Ohatsu Tenjin)
露天神社
A small shrine in the heart of Umeda, linked to a classic tragic love story — people pray for good relationships here.
Scenery·NatureUmeda
Grand Green Osaka (Umekita Park)
グラングリーン大阪
A large new park right beside Osaka Station — relax on its lawns.
Streets·LandmarksUmeda
Osaka Station City · LUCUA
大阪ステーションシティ
Department stores and malls under a huge roof above Osaka Station, with rooftop gardens.
Streets·LandmarksUmeda
Universal Studios Japan
ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン
A theme park of hit movies and games, including Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World.
Scenery·NatureUmeda
Kaiyukan (Osaka Aquarium)
海遊館
A large aquarium where you can see whale sharks in a huge central tank.