Midosuji Challenge 2026 Prologue

Dates & time: November 6, 2026 (Fri) - November 8, 2026 (Sun) 11:00–20:00
cost: Free to walk around and watch. Most booth activities are free; a few are paid.
Venue & access: Along Midosuji Boulevard (Umeda-Shindo intersection to Namba Nishiguchi intersection) Osaka Metro Midosuji Line stations Umeda, Yodoyabashi, Hommachi, Shinsaibashi and Namba sit along the route. On Nov 7 (Sat) 8:00–20:30 main-lane restrictions apply near the Semba-Chuo 3, Shinbashi and Namba intersections, and parts of the side lanes are closed Nov 6–8. Drivers should detour via Naniwa-suji or Matsuyamachi-suji.

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Why You Should Visit

For three days, Osaka City opens up the side lanes and sidewalks of Midosuji, the city's main boulevard, as places to linger. From Umeda-Shindo down to Namba Nishiguchi you'll find the Midosuji Music Festival playing across four zones, a disaster-preparedness fair with emergency vehicles on display, kids' workshops, test rides and exhibits of next-generation mobility from Expo 2025, and rest areas. On Nov 7 and 8 a stage at Namba Hiroba hosts student bands, Awa Odori dancers and Nanchi geiko performers. A QR stamp rally runs along the route, making it a good excuse to walk Midosuji north to south and drop in wherever looks interesting.

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出典: 御堂筋チャレンジ2026 公式サイト（大阪市建設局）

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Walking the route and watching is free. Most booth activities are free, though a few charge a fee.

Is the program the same on all three days?

No. Nov 6 (Fri) is mainly the Umeda-Shindo to Shinsaibashi side. The Namba Hiroba stage, AmeMura Culture Market and the Semba & Midosuji Dog Fest run Nov 7–8, and the Midosuji Disaster Preparedness Fest is Nov 7 only.

Can I drive there?

On Nov 7 (Sat) main lanes of Midosuji are restricted, and parts of the side lanes are closed all three days. The Osaka Metro Midosuji Line is the easiest way to get there.