Midosuji Illumination
Winter lights along the trees of Midosuji, from Umeda to Namba.
On winter nights, the trees along Midosuji, Osaka’s great north–south avenue, are lit up with illuminations. It is part of the city’s winter light festival, “Osaka Festival of the Lights,” and runs from the Hanshin-mae intersection to the Namba Nishiguchi intersection. Any Osaka Metro Midosuji Line station from Umeda to Namba is nearby.
Seasonal events
Upcoming 2026
Midosuji Illumination 2026
Part of the Osaka Festival of the Lights 2026, lighting up the trees along Midosuji.
Latest information on the official site ↗
Checked against official announcements on 2026-11-12. Dates and times may change, so check the official site before you go.
Local tips
- Dates and lighting hours change each year. Check the seasonal events section below and the official site.
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