Why You Should Visit
Every winter, the roadside trees along Midosuji, Osaka's main boulevard, light up for about 4 km from Umeda down to Namba. The display holds a world record as the longest tree-lined street illumination, with each section glowing in a different color scheme. As a core program of Osaka Hikari-Kyoen 2026, it runs nightly from November 3 to New Year's Eve, and you can enjoy it simply by walking the street. It sits right on the shopping and dining strip, so it works well as an after-work stroll or the end of a date.
Essentials
- location
- Midosuji Avenue (Hanshin-mae to Namba-Nishiguchi intersections), Kita-ku / Chuo-ku, Osaka
- period
- November 3, 2026 (Tue) - December 31, 2026 (Thu)
- Time
- Approx. 17:00–25:00 (1:00 a.m.)
- cost
- Free (open street viewing)
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- Right outside Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line (Umeda, Yodoyabashi, Hommachi and Namba stations are also along the route). By car, Midosuji is one-way southbound; use nearby paid parking.
- NOTE
Route
- About 4 km of roadside trees on Midosuji, from Hanshin-mae intersection (Umeda) to Namba-Nishiguchi intersection
- The map pin marks a representative point near Shinsaibashi; the illumination continues along the whole street
Osaka Hikari-Kyoen 2026
- The overall festival runs 90 days, Nov 3, 2026 (Tue, holiday) to Jan 31, 2027 (Sun)
- Core programs are the Midosuji Illumination and OSAKA Hikari-Renaissance 2026 (Dec 11 (Fri) to Dec 25 (Fri), from around Osaka City Hall to Nakanoshima Park)
- Area programs across Osaka Prefecture take place in the same season
2026 lighting design
- Details such as color schemes per section and building facade lighting for 2026 are pending official announcement
* Hours and content are subject to change.
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Midosuji Avenue (Hanshin-mae to Namba-Nishiguchi intersections), Kita-ku / Chuo-ku, Osaka, and 4 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.
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Other events happening around the same time or in a similar area.
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Namba Unkai 2026
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