SINFONIA: Projection Mapping on Osaka Castle 2026

Dates & time: October 15, 2026 (Thu) - October 25, 2026 (Sun) Screenings every 20 minutes from 19:00 to 21:40 (9 a night, about 6 minutes each)
・Start times 19:00 / 19:20 / 19:40 / 20:00 / 20:20 / 20:40 / 21:00 / 21:20 / 21:40
・Times may be adjusted depending on crowds
cost: Free, no booking required
Venue & access: South face of the Osaka Castle keep (Honmaru, Osaka Castle Park) About a 15–20-minute walk to the Honmaru from Morinomiya or Osakajokoen stations (JR Osaka Loop Line / Osaka Metro). By car, use the paid car parks in Osaka Castle Park.

There are 1 car parks within a 12-minute walk of South face of the Osaka Castle keep (Honmaru, Osaka Castle Park), and 8 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

In autumn 2026, when the 160th anniversary of Japan–Italy diplomatic relations coincides with the 45th anniversary of the Osaka–Milan sister-city tie, the south face of the Osaka Castle keep becomes a screen for eleven nights, 15–25 October. The roughly six-minute piece traces the story in light, imagery and music — from the 16th century, when the castle was built and the two countries first met, through 160 years of exchange since the 1866 treaty, to the future beyond Expo 2025. It is directed and produced by NAKED, known for 'NAKED meets Nijo-jo Castle'. Screened every 20 minutes from 19:00 to 21:40 (nine times a night); free, no booking. The standing-only viewing area is in the Honmaru plaza, about 100–150 m from the keep.

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The show

About 6 minutes, opening with a 30-second countdown and told in four scenes
Direction and production: NAKED Inc.; planning: Dentsu
Theme: the building of Osaka Castle and the two countries' first encounter (16th century) → 160 years of exchange since the 1866 treaty → the future beyond Expo 2025

Viewing

The viewing area is in the Honmaru plaza, about 100–150 m from the keep. Standing only, no seats
You can join mid-show or stay for several screenings in a row
Reserving spots with picnic mats or bags, tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed
The show may be cancelled or changed in bad weather; updates are posted on the official site
When crowded, entry may be limited and staff may ask you to move
Bicycles cannot enter the Honmaru; a temporary bike park is set up in front of Shudokan
The castle keep and MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO stay open as usual

Background

2026 marks 160 years of Japan–Italy relations and 45 years of the Osaka–Milan sister-city tie
Organised by the Osaka Castle Project Executive Committee for the 160th Anniversary of Japan–Italy Relations; supported by Osaka City and the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition; in cooperation with the Consulate General of Italy in Osaka; sponsored by Bulgari Japan

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FAQ

Do I need a ticket or booking?

No — it is free to watch and no booking is needed. It is an outdoor screening viewed from the south side of the keep.

What time should I go?

Screenings start every 20 minutes from 19:00 to 21:40, nine a night, each about six minutes long. Times may be adjusted depending on crowds.

Is it shown in the rain?

In bad weather the show may be cancelled or changed, with updates posted on the official site. The venue is outdoors and standing only.