Why You Should Visit
A summer festival held every year on Nakanoshima by an executive committee of nine local organizations including Keihan Holdings and the Rihga Royal Hotel. The highlight is a bon-odori dance featuring guest performer Kawachiya Kikusuimaru, alongside music performances by citizen volunteers. Food stalls run by nearby restaurants, including the Rihga Royal Hotel, line the riverside venue. Admission is free, making for an easy summer evening outing along the water.
Essentials
- location
- Grand Cube Osaka 1F Plaza & Nakanoshima Banks
- period
- August 31, 2026 (Mon)
- Time
- 16:45–21:00頃(予定)
- cost
- Free admission (food and game stalls cost extra)
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- Right by Exit 2 of Keihan Nakanoshima Line "Nakanoshima" Station (Osaka International Convention Center). About a 20-minute walk from Osaka/Umeda Station, or roughly 10 minutes by taxi.
- NOTE
Program
- Bon-odori dance featuring guest performer Kawachiya Kikusuimaru
- Music and other performances by citizen volunteers
- Food stalls run by the Rihga Royal Hotel and other restaurants around Nakanoshima
Organizers
- An executive committee of nine local organizations including Keihan Holdings, the Rihga Royal Hotel, and the Asahi Shimbun
*The program may change or be cancelled in bad weather. Check the official site for the latest information.
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 Grand Cube Osaka 1F Plaza & Nakanoshima Banks, and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
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出典: 中之島なつまつり公式サイト
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