Koyomi Japan / Osaka / December 2026
Events in Osaka: December 2026
3 autumn leaf spots, 1 winter illumination, 3 Christmas markets and 1 New Year event in Osaka and nearby Kansai spots such as Nara and Kobe during December 2026 — 8 in all, most-viewed first. Dates come from official sources.
Last updated: Fri, October 9, 2026
- Sun, Oct 25 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026Nara Park Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves
- Tue, Nov 10 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026Katsuo-ji Temple Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves8:00 AM
- Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Jan 17, 2027USJ Christmas🎟️ Book aheadIllumination¥1,700
- Sun, Nov 15 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026Minoo Park Autumn Leaves (Minoo Falls)Autumn leaves
- Fri, Nov 20 – Fri, Dec 25, 2026Osaka Tenshiba Christmas MarketChristmas market11:00 AMFree
- Sat, Nov 7 – Mon, Dec 28, 2026Kobe Christmas Market at Nunobiki Herb Garden🎟️ Book aheadChristmas market¥3,300
- Fri, Dec 4 – Fri, Dec 25, 2026Kobe TOTTEI ABC Christmas MarketChristmas market
- Thu, Dec 31 – Fri, Jan 1, 2027Universal Studios Japan New Year's Eve Countdown🎟️ Booking requiredNew YearFree
What December 2026 is like in Osaka
Illuminations are at their fullest, and late autumn colour lingers in the far south and in warm city gardens into the first half of the month. From about December 29 to January 3 much of the country closes for the New Year holidays — museums, restaurants and small businesses included.
Osaka in December 2026: common questions
- What's on in Osaka in December 2026?
- This page lists 3 autumn leaf spots, 1 winter illumination, 3 Christmas markets and 1 New Year event in Osaka and nearby Kansai spots such as Nara and Kobe during December 2026 — 8 in total. Highlights include Nara Park Autumn Leaves, Katsuo-ji Temple Autumn Leaves and USJ Christmas. Every date comes from the official source for that event, and each event page shows when it was last checked.
- When do the autumn leaves peak in Osaka?
- Across the 3 autumn leaf spots listed around Osaka, typical peak colour starts as early as Oct 25 and as late as Nov 15, with the last spots holding colour until about Dec 5. Higher and more northern spots turn first; low-lying city gardens are usually last. Peak dates move by a week or more from year to year with the weather.
- When do the winter illuminations start in Osaka?
- The 1 illumination listed around Osaka switch on between about Nov 13 and Nov 13. The longest-running of them stays lit until about Jan 17; most finish earlier, so check the individual dates before you go.
- Are there any public holidays in Japan in December 2026?
- No Japanese public holidays fall in December 2026, so crowds at the spots on this page are heaviest on ordinary weekends.