Core Program @ Midosuji Area Midosuji Illumination2024
Symbolic Street of Light Connecting to a Bright Future.
This is a large-scale illumination that wraps Midosuji, the symbolic street of Osaka, in a gentle light. The path of light, which fascinates on a global scale, was certified as a world record in January 2015. Please enjoy the landmark lasers, projection mapping, and beautiful illumination that represents the history of Midosuji, the emblem of Osaka.
- Event Period:
- Nov.3（Sun./Holiday）-Dec.31（Tue.）,2023
- Time
- Around 17:00-23:00
Only on Dec. 31 (Tue.) night till 1:00am
- Place
- Midosuji
(Hanshin-mae intersection to Namba-nishiguchi intersection)
Three Concepts of
Midosuji Illumination
Reflecting on the Development and History of the City
Midosuji Ave., with its long history dating back to its opening in 1937, has witnessed the growth of Osaka.
Midosuji Illumination 2024 unfolds the history that formed the base and the growth of each area of the city to what it is today, and expresses it through lightings.
Aqua Metropolis Blue
Hanshin-mae to Umeda Shinmichi
A vivid blue inspired by the water of the Dojima River which used to be connected to Umeda
Aqua Metropolis Blue
Hanshin-mae
Umeda Shinmichi
Purple
Umeda Shinmichi to Oebashi-kitazume
An image of a vibrant town that flourished as an entertainment district, bustling with government officials and merchants
Purple
Oebashi-kitazume
White
Kitahama-3 to Fushimimachi-3
Image of the bustling Dojima Rice Market nearly 200 years ago, which led to the city becoming a financial center
White
Kitahama-3
Champagne Gold
Fushimimachi-3 to Senbachuo-3
The gorgeous light represents the merchants' district that thrived as the Osaka Castle town
Champagne Gold
Fushimimachi-3
Senbachuo-3
Mixed Colors
Kyutaromachi-3 to Shinbashi-kita
Expressing a town that developed centering on the textile industry with various colors of light layered together
Mixed Colors
Kyutaromachi-3
Shinbashi-kita
Pink
Midosuji-Unagidani to Midosuji-Mitsuderacho
Vibrant and lively colors that reflect the excitement of Nanchi Gokagai district (known for traditional theaters), from which the name "Minami" originated
Pink
Midosuji-Unagidani
Midosuji-Mitsuderacho
5-Colors Mixed
Dotonboribashi-minamizume to Nambanishiguchi
Representation of a town that developed as a center of diverse culture with small playhouses lining on the street
5-Colors Mixed
Dotonboribashi-minamizume
Nambanishiguchi
"See, Experience, Participate" – Three Spots to Enjoy the Lights
A Space Enveloped in Light, Images and Sound
"Box of Light," created by public participants at a pre-event workshop will be exhibited as a unique art piece in the ground of Kitamido. Approximately 400 boxes of lights will welcome visitors! Accompanied by music, the shimmering lights at your feet will ripple out like waves, creating a luxurious space that intertwines with the projection mapping and light performances held every 15 minutes. Please come to enjoy this splendid atmosphere.
The content of the performance may change if there is another event in the precinct.
To participate in the workshop,click here.
- Place
- Kitamido (Honganji Tsumura Betsuin Temple)
Play with Color Shadows
The light performance adds colorful hues to the shadows of people moving through the space. Just by being there, you become a part of the art. Additionally, by scanning a 2D code for AR, you can take special photos with a limited-
time photo frame.
- Place
- Namba Square
Ever-Changing Light
The lights, continuously changing with a gradient of colors, express Osaka's dignified growth toward the Expo and beyond, illuminating the night cityscape.
- Place
- Umeda Intake Tower
Building facade lighting
- Place
- Yodoyabashi odona
- Place
- Keihanshin Midosuji Bldg.
- Place
- Osaka Gas Bldg.
- Place
- Midosuji MTR Bldg.
- Place
- Ginsen Bingo-machi Bldg.
- Place
- Honmachi Garden City
- Place
- Hommachi Minami Garden City
- Place
- Hotel Nikko Osaka
My Message Trees &
Supporters Trees
LED plates inscribed with messages from individuals who contributed to the Midosuji Illumination Fund. The plates will be placed on the ginkgo trees along Midosuji Ave. We invite you to participate in this opportunity to create special memories.
“Supporters' Trees” are ginkgo trees along Midosuji displayed with the LED message boards of companies and organizations supporting Midosuji Illumination. Come and see many encouraging messages.
Donation Request for the Midosuji Illumination Fund
The Midosuji Illumination Project is supported by your donations. We sincerely welcome donations to keep this project going.
Check details here
Double-decker open-top bus
OSAKA SKY VISTA Special Bus
A special open-top bus will be ready to welcome visitors for Midosuji Illumination. Enjoy listening to the guide on the bus, who introduces highlights of the Festival of the lights in OSAKA.
- Operation Period
- Mon., Nov. 4 (Holiday) - Tue., Dec. 31
- Inquiry
- ☎0570-00-2424
Support Midosuji Illumination by staying at collaborated hotels
A portion of your accommodation fee will be donated to the Midosuji Illumination Fund when you purchase “Festival of the lights in OSAKA Hotel Package” or “Midosuji Illumination Hotel Package.”
The packages are available during the illumination period at hotels tied up with Osaka Prefecture.
Check details here
Hotels in Alphabetical Order
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka-Midosuji
【Near Yodoyabashi Station】
Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Osaka Shinsaibashi
【Near Hommachi Station, Shinsaibashi Station】
City Route Hotel
【Near Hommachi Station】
Swissôtel Nankai Osaka
【Near Namba Station】
The St. Regis Hotel Osaka
【Near Hommachi Station】
W Osaka
【Near Shinsaibashi Station】
Hotel Cordia Osaka Hommachi
【Near Hommachi Station】
Hotel Nikko Osaka
【Directly connected to Shinsaibashi Station Exit 8】
Resol Hotel Trinity Osaka
【Near Yodoyabashi Station】
Hotel Rihga Royal Classic Osaka
【Directly connected to Namba Station Exit 12】