Chuo Ward Festival, Osaka 2026｜10/18(Sun) Access & Fees

Dates & time: October 18, 2026 (Sun) 11:00〜15:30
cost: No admission fee is listed. Food and flea-market items are paid for at each booth.
Venue & access: Naniwa Palace Site (Hoenzaka, Chuo-ku, Osaka) Right outside Exit 10 of Tanimachi 4-chome Station (Osaka Metro). There is no car or bicycle parking at the venue; public transport is recommended.

There are 6 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Naniwa Palace Site (Hoenzaka, Chuo-ku, Osaka), and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A home-grown autumn festival run by Osaka's Chuo Ward festival committee and ward office. The 38th edition takes over the Naniwa Palace Site, right by Tanimachi 4-chome Station, with more than 50 groups and companies planning to take part. Expect food stalls, hands-on activities and games, a flea market, and booths on disaster preparedness, crime prevention and welfare. On stage, enka singer and Chuo Ward PR ambassador Kaori Mizumori makes a special appearance, alongside performances by local kids and community groups. An easy few hours out for families.

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On site

Food stalls, hands-on activity and game area, flea market area
Booths on disaster preparedness, crime prevention and welfare

On stage

Special stage by Kaori Mizumori (Chuo Ward PR ambassador)
Live show by BUCCI (ex-ET-KING) with the Chuo Ward Kids
Rugby team Red Hurricanes Osaka
Performances by local children and community groups

*Stage times are posted on the official festival page

Prize lottery

Open to people who live, work or study in Chuo Ward
Entries close at 13:00
Results of the advance draw are posted on the official festival page

Rain

Cancelled in rain (goes ahead in light rain)
Rain-day updates are posted on the official festival page

On the day

Bicycles cannot be parked on the streets around the venue either
Pets are not allowed (guide dogs and service dogs are welcome)

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FAQ

Does it go ahead if it rains?

It is cancelled in rain but goes ahead in light rain. Rain-day updates are posted on the official festival page.

Can anyone enter the prize lottery?

It is open to people who live, work or study in Chuo Ward. Entries close at 13:00, and the advance draw results are posted on the official festival page.

Can I come by car or bicycle?

There is no car or bicycle parking, and bikes cannot be left on the surrounding streets. The venue is right outside Exit 10 of Tanimachi 4-chome Station (Osaka Metro).

Can I bring my pet?

Pets are not allowed. Guide dogs and service dogs are welcome.