Koyomi Japan / Osaka / November 2026
Events in Osaka: November 2026
1 fireworks display, 3 autumn leaf spots, 1 winter illumination, 1 seasonal festival and 2 Christmas markets in Osaka and nearby Kansai spots such as Nara and Kobe during November 2026 — 8 in all. Dates are re-checked against official sources.
- Fri, Sep 11 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026USJ Halloween Horror NightsFestival
- Sun, Oct 25 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026Nara Park Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves
- Sat, November 7, 2026Inagawa Fireworks FestivalFireworks6:00 PM¥20,000
- Sat, Nov 7 – Mon, Dec 28, 2026Kobe Christmas Market at Nunobiki Herb GardenChristmas market¥3,300
- Tue, Nov 10 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026Katsuo-ji Temple Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves8:00 AM
- Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Jan 17, 2027Universal Studios Japan ChristmasIllumination¥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
What November 2026 is like in Osaka
The peak of the autumn colour season across most of Honshu, and the month the first winter illuminations switch on, generally from mid-November. Days are short — it is dark by around 5pm — which suits illuminated night viewing but leaves less daylight for sightseeing. Culture Day and Labor Thanksgiving Day both fall in November and make popular viewing spots noticeably busier.
Japanese public holidays this month — expect heavier crowds at the spots above, and on the trains to them:
- Culture Day (Tuesday, November 3)
- Labor Thanksgiving Day (Monday, November 23)
Osaka in November 2026: common questions
- What's on in Osaka in November 2026?
- This page lists 1 fireworks display, 3 autumn leaf spots, 1 winter illumination, 1 seasonal festival and 2 Christmas markets in Osaka and nearby Kansai spots such as Nara and Kobe during November 2026 — 8 in total. Highlights include USJ Halloween Horror Nights, Nara Park Autumn Leaves and Inagawa Fireworks Festival. Every date is re-checked against the official source for that event.
- 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 November 2026?
- Yes — Culture Day (Tuesday, November 3) and Labor Thanksgiving Day (Monday, November 23). Popular viewing spots and the trains to them are noticeably busier on public holidays and the weekends either side of them.