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Autumn in Osaka is a season full of food and events. Parks painted in vibrant autumn leaves, fireworks lighting up the night sky, and fantastic illuminations are just some of the seasonal delights that color the city. This article introduces recommended autumn events to enjoy in Osaka from September to November 2025. We've also included information on the typical temperatures, so you can plan your outings accordingly.
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What Are The Average Temperatures In Osaka In September, October, And November? What Clothes Are Recommended For Autumn?
| September | October | November | |
| 2022 | 26.2℃ | 19.0℃ | 15.2℃ |
| 2023 | 27.9℃ | 19.3℃ | 14.4℃ |
| 2024 | 28.6℃ | 22.1℃ | 15.1℃ |
*Source: Japan Meteorological Agency ( https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/index.html)
While September still has a touch of summer, with temperatures reaching nearly 30°C on some days, temperatures become more stable from mid-October. By November, it can feel chilly.
For clothing, a short-sleeved shirt with a cardigan is good for September. From October onwards, it's best to wear long-sleeved shirts or light jackets. In November, you may need a sweater or coat, as the weather becomes more like winter. We recommend dressing in layers that you can easily take on and off due to the temperature differences.
Autumn in Osaka is also surprisingly a season for fireworks. Why not enhance your experience by renting a yukata and enjoying the unique charm of the season?
[September-October] Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri
The Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri is one of Osaka's representative autumn festivals, with a history spanning approximately 300 years. The sight of the massive, 4-ton Danjiri floats being pulled through the streets with incredible force is a breathtaking experience. The most spectacular part of the festival is the Yarimawashi, where the floats turn sharp corners at high speed. It's a major autumn event where you can feel the energy and spirit of tradition firsthand.
- Date & Time:【September Festival】Saturday, September 13, 2025, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday, September 14, 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM【October Festival】Sunday, October 11, 2025, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Monday, October 12, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Address: Around Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture
- Access: 【September Festival】Immediately from Kishiwada Station or Haruki Station【October Festival】Immediately from Higashi-Kishiwada Station, Shimomatsu Station, or Kumeda Station
- Official Website: Click Here
[September] 4th Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival
The Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival, held primarily in Hirakata City, Takatsuki City, and Katano City in Osaka Prefecture, is a rare event in Japan where the number of fireworks launched is based on the number of children born and a memorial to those who passed away in the previous year. This year, 5,065 fireworks are scheduled to light up the night sky. Paid seating is available, which is a great option for avoiding crowds and enjoying the show from a prime spot. The venue also features food trucks and other stalls, so you can enjoy gourmet food along with the fireworks.
- Date & Time: Sunday, September 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Fireworks start at 7:10 PM)
- Address: 【Hirakata Venue】Yodogawa River Park, Hirakata Area【Takatsuki Venue】Yodogawa River Park, Otsuka Area
- Access: 【Hirakata Venue】10-minute walk from Hirakatashi Station【Takatsuki Venue】From Takatsukishi Station, take a bus to Kitaotsuka bus stop, then a 15-minute walk
- Official Website: Click Here
[September] Tanabe Fudoson Horakuji Autumn Grand Festival (Saito Ogomaku)
This is a traditional event held at Horakuji Temple on the 28th of January, May, and September each year. The September event is especially known as the "Autumn Grand Festival." The highlight is the Saito Ogomaku, a fire ritual where a large bonfire is lit outdoors. The flames are believed to be the "Light Of Wisdom," with the power to burn away evil and sickness. As sutras are chanted, the rising flames are considered a sacred act that burns away worldly desires and prays for peace and stability in the world. It’s a special experience that purifies the mind and body.
- Date & Time: Sunday, September 28, 2025
Ogomaku: 10:00 AM~ (inside the main hall), Saito Ogomaku: 1:00 PM~ (on the temple grounds) - Address: 1-18-30 Yamasaka, Higashisumiyoshi Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
- Access: 4-minute walk from Minami-Tanabe Station, 7-minute walk from Tanabe Station
- Official Website: Click Here
[September] Osaka Sake Square 2025
A must-see event for sake fans, the "OSAKA SAKE SQUARE 2025" will be held at Ogimachi Park.
27 sake breweries from Osaka and other Kansai regions will gather, offering a tasting of over 80 types of Japanese sake.
In addition to tasting, you'll have the opportunity to talk directly with the brewers and enjoy a wide range of pairing foods made from local ingredients.
A DJ booth will also be set up, allowing you to relax and enjoy sake with pleasant music. The event is designed for everyone from sake beginners to enthusiasts, so be sure to check it out.
- Dates & Time: Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Last order 6:30 PM)
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Last order 6:00 PM) - Address: 1-1 Ogimachi, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
- Access: 1-minute walk from Ogimachi Station, 5-minute walk from Tenma Station
- Official Website: Click Here
[September-November] Universal Studios Japan Halloween Horror Night
Universal Studios Japan's annual autumn event, "Halloween Horror Night," is back.
In the daytime, last year's highly popular "Ha-Ha-Ha! Halloween Party" has been renewed as the "Pokémon Unstoppable Halloween Party." With powerful rock and dance music by producer DECO*27, Ghost-type Pokémon engage in a dance battle that includes guests.
In the evening, from 6:00 PM, the park's atmosphere completely changes. A world of terror fitting of the name "Halloween Horror Night" unfolds. The "Street Zombies" who roam the park are even more powerful, plunging guests into a nightmare on an unimaginable scale.
- Dates & Time: "Pokémon Unstoppable Halloween Party": Thursday, September 4 – Sunday, November 3, 2025
"Halloween Horror Night": Friday, September 5 – Sunday, November 3, 2025 - Address: 2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
- Access: 5-minute walk from Universal City Station
- Official Website: Click Here
[October] Ibaraki Bakuon Fest
Held in Ibaraki City, the "Ibaraki Bakuon Fest" started in 2012 and celebrates its 11th year as a craft beer and music festival. It's an unmissable event for beer lovers, with 20 breweries from across Japan offering approximately 150 types of draft beer.
Professional artists will also perform live, creating an exciting atmosphere for music fans. The festival features a wide variety of food that pairs well with beer, provided by local restaurants, offering a luxurious experience that combines "Grain," "Sound," and "Food."
- Date and Time: October 4, 2025 (Sat) ~ October 5, 2025 (Sun) 11:00~~20:00
- Admission: Free
- Venue: Ibaraki City Central Park Ground (north and south)
- Address: Osaka Prefecture, Ibaraki City, Ekimae 4-chome
- Access: About 10 minutes walk from Hankyu Ibarakishi Station and JR Ibaraki Station
- Official website: Click here
[October] Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival
The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival is known as Osaka's representative "Handmade Fireworks Festival," filled with the passion of local residents. It is operated with the cooperation of local volunteers, companies, and shops, celebrating its 37th year this year. The fireworks launched from the Yodogawa Riverbed beautifully color the sky along with the city's night view. Tickets are sold in advance only, but you can also watch the fireworks up close from a special viewing boat, so if you're looking for a powerful experience, be sure to check it out.
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 PM
- Address: Yodogawa Riverbed near 3 Shin-Kitano, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
- Access: 15-minute walk from Juso Station, Minamikata Station, Himejima Station, Tsukamoto Station, Miteshima Station, or Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station
- Official Website: Click Here
[November] Osaka Art Fireworks
"Osaka Art Fireworks" is an artistic fireworks show handled by top-class pyrotechnicians in Japan, perfectly synchronized with music. Fireworks meticulously calculated down to 1/30th of a second are launched non-stop for about 50 minutes, perfectly matching the rhythm, melody, and lyrics.
The venue is Marble Beach, near Kansai International Airport, which has no obstructions and is an ideal location for watching fireworks. The sunset visible from Marble Beach has been selected as one of the "100 Best Sunsets In Japan," so you can enjoy a beautiful sunset followed by a magnificent fireworks display over the sea.
- Date & Time: Saturday, November 1, 2025, Doors open 3:00 PM, Fireworks start 6:00 PM, Ends 7:00 PM (tentative)
- Address: Rinku Park Special Venue, 7-1 Rinku-Orai-Minami, Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture
- Access: Approximately a 10-minute walk from Rinku-town Station
- Official Website: Click Here
[November] Expo '70 Commemorative Park Autumn Leaf Festival
At Expo '70 Commemorative Park, a symbol of Osaka, the "Autumn Leaf Festival" is held annually. The vast park is home to approximately 10,000 trees of about 20 different species, allowing visitors to enjoy the vibrant reds of Japanese maples and trident maples, and the beautiful yellows of ginkgo and sycamore trees.
Related events are also planned during the festival, such as special public openings of the Han-an and Ban-rian tea houses in the Japanese Garden, and tea ceremonies at Han-an. Details for the 2025 event have not yet been announced, so please check the official website.
- Dates & Time: Early November to early December 2025 (No holidays in November), 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission 4:30 PM)
- Address: Senri-Banpaku-Koen, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
- Access: Approximately a 5-minute walk from Banpaku-Kinen-Koen Station or Koen-Higashiguchi Station
- Official Website: Click Here
[November] Daisen Japanese Garden Autumn Leaf Light-Up
Daisen Japanese Garden in Sakai City is a stroll-style garden that embodies traditional Japanese beauty. As autumn deepens, the trees in the garden become brilliantly colored, and the reflection of the autumn leaves on the pond creates a scene like a painted masterpiece.
The arched Ingetsu-kyo (Bridge of the Reflected Moon) is a famous spot in the garden that creates a particularly beautiful view with the autumn leaves, and it's a popular photo spot. During the limited-time evening light-up, which coincides with the peak autumn color season, a magical space appears, completely different from the daytime. The reflection of the autumn leaves on the water and the sight of the bridge illuminated by soft light are breathtakingly beautiful.
- Dates: Friday, November 21 – Monday, November 24, 2025
Friday, November 28 – Sunday, November 30, 2025
Friday, December 5 – Sunday, December 7, 2025 - Address: Daisen-Nakacho, Sakai Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture (within Daisen Park)
- Access: 10-minute walk from Mozu Station, or take a bus from Sakaihigashi Station to Daisen Park West bus stop and walk 5 minutes
- Official Website: Click Here
[Ongoing-December] Midosuji Illumination
The Midosuji Illumination is a winter tradition that decorates Midosuji, Osaka's main street. The street trees are beautifully lit up for about 4km from Umeda to Namba, creating a magical path of light in the Osaka night. In 2025, with the theme of "A Symbolic Street Of Light Connecting To A Shining Future," the illumination specially started in April to commemorate the opening of the Osaka Expo. From November onwards, building facade lighting will be added, making it even more spectacular. This is a can't-miss illumination that colors winter in Osaka.
- Dates & Time: Ongoing – Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from sunset until 1:00 AM
- Address: Midosuji, Kita Ward and Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture (from Hanshin-mae Intersection to Namba West Exit Intersection)
- Access: Various stations from Umeda Station to Namba Station, or a short walk from Osaka Station
- Official Website: Click Here
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