Why You Should Visit
Umeda Sky Building's annual Christmas event returns with the 2026 theme "THE STARLIGHT TOWN – A Story Woven by Noel the Black Cat and the Stars." The 1F Wonder Square becomes a small starlit town centered on a 25m LED-mapped Christmas tree, surrounded by a Christmas market. The story continues 173m up at the 40F Floating Garden Observatory under the theme "STARLIT CHRISTMAS." A good pick if you want Christmas lights and a night view of Osaka in one trip.
Essentials
- location
- Umeda Sky Building (1F Wonder Square / 40F Kuchu Teien Floating Garden Observatory)
- period
- November 13, 2026 (Fri) - December 25, 2026 (Fri)
- cost
- Wonder Square (1F plaza): free / Floating Garden Observatory: adults ¥2,000, ages 4 to elementary school ¥500 (market food and goods extra)
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- About 7 min walk from JR Osaka Station (about 9 min from Hankyu Osaka-umeda or Osaka Metro Umeda)
- NOTE
1F Wonder Square
- Theme: "THE STARLIGHT TOWN – A Story Woven by Noel the Black Cat and the Stars"
- 25m LED-mapped Christmas tree with light shows that change through the season
- Christmas market with a limited-edition mug planned
- Original capsule toys based on past mugs (since 2024) planned
40F Floating Garden Observatory
- Theme: "STARLIT CHRISTMAS – An Invitation to the Starry Sky," featuring Noel's friend Ciel the bear
Key visual
- Original artwork by illustrator Emi Webber
※Details on the tree show, goods and hours will be announced on the special site planned for October 9
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 Umeda Sky Building (1F Wonder Square / 40F Kuchu Teien Floating Garden Observatory), and 1 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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