August festivals
Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks
なにわ淀川花火大会
Osaka's signature summer fireworks on the banks of the Yodo River.
- Area
- Osaka · Umeda
- When
- Early to mid-August
- Location
- Yodo River banks (around Juso Sta.)
Travel tips · There are paid seats, and stations are packed afterward.
More places nearby
December festivalsUmeda
OSAKA Hikari Renaissance
OSAKA光のルネサンス
A winter event illuminating the buildings and riverside of Nakanoshima.
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.