Osaka, Kobe & Kansai illuminations 2026–2027
The Midosuji Illumination, OSAKA Festival of the Lights in Nakanoshima, USJ's holiday season, Himeji's Otemae-dori and the Kobe Luminarie: Kansai's winter light events with their dates in one place.
Where to stay
Events by date (5)
Entertainment
Osaka / Midosuji
Midosuji Illumination
Tue, November 3, 2026 – Thu, December 31
Osaka / Universal City
Universal Holiday Wonders at Universal Studios Japan
Fri, November 13, 2026 – Sun, January 17, 2027
Hyogo / Himeji
Himeji Otemae-dori & Castle Illumination
Fri, November 20, 2026 – Mon, January 11, 2027
Entertainment
Osaka / Nakanoshima
OSAKA Hikari-Renaissance
Fri, December 11, 2026 – Fri, December 25
Hyogo / Kobe
Kobe Luminarie
Fri, January 29, 2027 – Sun, February 7
Good to know
- Midosuji and Nakanoshima are close together, so in mid-to-late December you can see both in one evening.
- The Kobe Luminarie is held after New Year.
- USJ's holiday events need a park ticket.