Tuesday, November 26, 2024

2024-2025 Osaka Illumination Spots

Nakanoshima West Winter Story 2024 – Rubber Duck

  • Celebrating the 13th year of the Nakanoshima West Winter Story 2024.
  • Location: Nakanoshima West Area and Fukushima Port (Hotarumachi Port), Osaka City, Fukushima Ward, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 3, 2024 (National Holiday) – December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
    • Main Program: December 13 (Friday) – December 25 (Wednesday), spanning 13 days.
  • Illumination Time:
    • Rubber Duck Illumination: 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
    • Hotarumachi Illumination: 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
    • Times vary depending on the program.

Kaiyukan Illumination 2024

  • Warmly illuminated sculptures of marine life.
  • Location: Kaiyukan, Osaka City, Minato Ward, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 22, 2024 (Friday) – February 28, 2025 (Friday) (tentative)
    • Closed: January 8 (Wednesday) & January 9 (Thursday), 2025
  • Illumination Time: From 5:00 PM (sunset) to 9:00 PM

Christmas Market in Osaka, Tenshiba 2024

  • The popular "Christmas Market" returns to Tenshiba this year.
  • Location: Entrance area of Tennoji Park ("Tenshiba") and "Tenshiba i:na," Osaka City, Tennoji Ward, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 29, 2024 (Friday) – December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
  • Illumination Time: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM (Last Order: 8:30 PM)
    • Opening Day (November 29): Opens at 4:00 PM.

Uehonmachi YUFURA Illumination

  • Enjoy a light gate and aurora-inspired illuminations.
  • Location: Uehonmachi YUFURA, Osaka City, Tennoji Ward, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 8, 2024 (Friday) – February 28, 2025 (Friday)
  • Illumination Time: 4:00 PM–11:00 PM

Namba Hikari Tabi (Journey of Light) – Namba Carnival Mall

  • A collaborative project with Osaka Mode Gakuen (Fashion College) not to be missed.
  • Location: Namba Carnival Mall, Osaka City, Naniwa Ward, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 8, 2024 (Friday) – February 16, 2025 (Sunday)
  • Illumination Time: 5:00 PM–12:00 AM
  • Number of Lights: 1,000,000

Namba Hikari Tabi – Namba Parks

  • A winter tradition in Namba. Step into a magical, shimmering world of light.
  • Location: Namba Parks, Osaka City, Naniwa Ward, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 8, 2024 (Friday) – February 16, 2025 (Sunday)
  • Illumination Time: 5:00 PM–12:00 AM
  • Number of Lights: 1,000,000

Namba Hikari Tabi – Namba Parks South

  • Approximately 450,000 lights create a luxurious atmosphere.
  • Location: Namba Parks South, Osaka City, Naniwa Ward, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 8, 2024 (Friday) – February 16, 2025 (Sunday)
  • Illumination Time: 5:00 PM–12:00 AM
  • Number of Lights: 450,000 

Daytime Illumination at Abeno Q's Mall

  • New Illumination at Abeno Q's Mall
  • Location: Abeno Q's Mall, Abeno Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: December 1, 2024 (Sunday) – December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
  • Illumination Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Abeno Harukas Sky Illumination 2024

  • A seasonal illumination featuring shimmering and flickering light displays unique to winter
  • Location: Abeno Harukas, Abeno Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 1, 2024 (Friday) – February 28, 2025 (Friday)
  • Illumination Time: Varies by location (Details to be confirmed)

Nagai Botanical Garden TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka

  • An outdoor museum that transforms Nagai Botanical Garden into an art space at night
  • Location: Nagai Botanical Garden, Higashisumiyoshi Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: Permanent (Closed on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, subject to change)
  • Illumination Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Last admission at 8:30 PM)
    • Illumination hours may vary by season; refer to the official website for details.

 


ATC BAYSIDE Umieru Square Light Corridor (Corridor of Light)

  • A fantastical light corridor that colors the night view of the southern port area.
  • Location: ATC Umieru Square, Suminoe Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: Year-round
  • Illumination Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM (times may vary during events)
  • Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (varies by store)

Parkside House Osaka Christmas Illumination

  • A Christmas-themed light display brightening up a British-style garden.
  • Location: Parkside House Osaka, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 16, 2024 (Saturday) – December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
  • Illumination Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

OSAKA Light Renaissance 2024 Nakanoshima Illumination Street

  • A tunnel of light welcomes visitors.
  • Location: Mio-Tsukushi Promenade, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 3, 2024 (Holiday) – December 31, 2024 (Tuesday) (Open every day during the event)
  • Illumination Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (extended until 1:00 AM on December 31)

OSAKA Light Renaissance 2024 Osaka City Central Public Hall Projection Mapping

  • Osaka City Central Public Hall transforms into a work of art with sound and light projections.
  • Location: East wall of Osaka City Central Public Hall, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: December 14, 2024 (Saturday) – December 25, 2024 (Wednesday) (Open every day during the event)
  • Illumination Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

OSAKA Light Renaissance 2024 Osaka City Hall Front Facade Illumination

  • The front facade of Osaka City Hall is beautifully illuminated.
  • Location: Front of Osaka City Hall, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 3, 2024 (Holiday) – December 31, 2024 (Tuesday) (Open every day during the event)
  • Illumination Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (extended until 1:00 AM on December 31)

Grand Front Osaka GRAND WISH CHRISTMAS 2024 – Infinity Lights

  • An enchanting space filled with light, featuring a 10-meter-high tree and a vast display of endless lights.
  • Location: Grand Front Osaka, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 7, 2024 (Thursday) – December 25, 2024 (Wednesday) (excluding some content)
  • Illumination Time:
    • Main Christmas Tree Light Show:
      • Weekdays: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
      • Weekends and Holidays: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Illumination Cruise 2024 (Osaka)

  • A Mercedes car tour along roads lined with shimmering lights.
  • Location: Mercedes Me Osaka and surrounding Midosuji area, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 7, 2024 (Thursday) – December 20, 2024 (Friday)
  • Illumination Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Last ride at 7:00 PM; Duration: 60–90 minutes, subject to crowd conditions)

Osaka Umeda Twin Towers North Christmas Illumination: "Cosmic Feather – Wings of Prayer"

  • A mesmerizing Christmas display featuring "wings of prayer" in light.
  • Location: 1F North-South Concourse, Osaka Umeda Twin Towers North, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 22, 2024 (Friday) – December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
  • Illumination Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM (starts at 4:00 PM on the first day)

NU Chayamachi / NU Chayamachi Plus Christmas Illumination

  • Features a collaborative Christmas tree designed by acclaimed artist Makoto Egashira.
  • Location: NU Chayamachi & NU Chayamachi Plus, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 22, 2024 (Friday) – December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
  • Illumination Details: 7,000 light bulbs

 LUCUA Osaka Christmas Illumination 2024

  • An enchanting Christmas atmosphere with dazzling lights covering LUCUA Osaka.
  • Location: LUCUA Osaka, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 6, 2024 (Wednesday) – December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
  • Illumination Time: From sunset to around 11:00 PM
  • Illumination Details: 20,000 light bulbs