Core program @ Midosuji area


Core program @ Midosuji area
An iconic Osaka city street that envelops visitors in its warm and gentle light
The iconic Osaka city street, Midosuji Ave., running from Umeda in the North to Namba in the south, lights up in beautiful array of colorful illuminations. This year's event also includes a special series of illuminations that open up an amazing new viewing experience on your smartphone or other compatible device. The "Light of Hope" is also beamed from the stunningly illuminated Midosuji Ave., bringing a dazzling and joyful atmosphere to the night time cityscape of Osaka.

Overview
- When
- 2020/11/3(Tuesday – public holiday)~12/31(Thursday)
- Times
- Around 17:00 to 23:00
- Where
- Midosuji Ave.
(Hanshin-mae intersection to Namba-nishiguchi intersection)


Midosuji will be divided into 7 zones, with each zone featuring different overlapping colors. Furthermore, for the first time ever, this year's Midosuji illumination will feature hue-changing full-color LEDs that decorate the area between Kyutaro-machi 3 Intersection and Shinbashi Intersection, beautifully filling Midosuji's winter with brilliant colors.


Aqua Metropolis Blue


Sea of Gold


Flurry of Pink


Plethora of Blue


Sakura


5-color Mix


Haze of Purple

Using your smartphone in designated areas will allow guests to experience special AR effects! V arious different objects will appear through your very screen, enhancing your experience.

How to view the special
AR-enhanced illuminations
AR-enhanced illuminations
①There are five locations where you can take part in the unique AR experience: "Yodoyabashi Odona", " Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company Osaka Midosuji Building", "Midosuji MTR Building", "Hommachi Garden City", and the "MInamimido(Shinshu Otaniha Namba Betsuin Temple".
②Scan the 2D codes found at the above locations, stand at the designated locations, and point your smartphone at the trees. The AR images should appear on your screen.
※It is dangerous to try viewing the AR presentations from footpaths. Please enter the grounds themselves to enjoy the experience in a safe manner.

These prayer c rane o rnaments are displayed with the hopes that they will brighten up and energize those who see them. The cranes will be on display in various locations across Midosuji, so have some fun looking out for them as you walk around!



Midosuji is lined with buildings that are of high architectural value. In order to further beautify Midosuji, these buildings will be lit up.


Umeda Intake Towers


Ishihara Building


Osaka Gas Midosuji Higashi Building (OME Building)


Osaka Gas Building


Keihanshin Midosuji Building


Kitamido (Hongwanji Tsumura Betsuin Temple)


Hommachi Garden City


Hommachi Minami Garden City


Namba Shrine


Nankai Namba Building
Stay at a hotel near Midosuji and support the illuminations! Click here for an introduction to tie-up hotels