Umekita Forest Opening & Drone Show 2026

Dates & time: November 20, 2026 (Fri) - November 23, 2026 (Mon) Opens 12:00 on Nov 20 (drone shows at 18:00 and 20:00 that evening)
Price & booking: Park entry and the drone show are free. Some programs such as workshops require advance booking on Peatix. UMEKITA SOUND BAZAAR (Nov 21–23): DAY TICKET ¥1,500; with the evening live show ¥3,000–7,000. No reservation is needed for the drone show; follow the security staff's guidance on site. Some "Hello New Living!" programs are drop-in (such as YOSETE UMEKITA on Nov 22) while others need advance booking via the links on the Hello New Living! page.
Venue & access: Umekita Park North Park (Umekita Forest), Grand Green Osaka Just north of JR Osaka Station, and within walking distance of the subway, Hankyu and Hanshin Umeda stations.

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Why You Should Visit

Umekita Forest, an urban woodland in Grand Green Osaka right by JR Osaka Station, opens on November 20. About 8,400 m² opens ahead of the full park completion around spring 2027, and the Hirameki no Michi path linking the north and south blocks opens fully the same day. On opening night, the first drone show ever held around Osaka Station lights up the sky at 18:00 and 20:00, about 15 minutes each, and you can watch from North Park without a reservation. Through Monday, November 23 (a national holiday), the "Hello New Living!" program adds workshops, a park breakfast and free stage shows. An easy stop if you are already in Umeda for shopping or dinner.

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NOTE

Umekita Forest

Early opening of about 8,400 m² ahead of the full park opening around spring 2027
A pop-up "Forest Information Center" runs in the forest during the event
Daily 11:00–20:00 during the opening period: hands-on programs in the forest and at MIDORI LOUNGE (special exhibition at MIDORI LOUNGE until Dec 27)
Nov 21–23: UMEKITA SOUND BAZAAR, a ticketed music festival in VS., the underground event space of North Park (official site)

* The drone show may be cancelled due to weather

* South Park is closed for a while during the drone flights, and crowd control and traffic restrictions apply on nearby roads

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FAQ

Do I need to reserve for the drone show?

No reservation is needed and it is free. The main viewing area is North Park; follow the security staff on the night.

What time is the drone show and how long is it?

Two shows on Friday, November 20, at 18:00 and 20:00, about 15 minutes each.

What happens if it rains?

The drone show may be cancelled due to weather. Check the Umekita Park official website on the day.