Illumination Cruises
The Osaka Suijo Bus Ltd. will operate two special evening cruises to view the holiday illuminations in Osaka from December 12 to 25 from the Yodoyabashi Port. The Romantic Illumination Cruise will be 50 minutes long and feature live music and illuminations in the Nakanoshima district. The cost is ¥2000 for adults and ¥1000 for children. The Renaissance Illumination Cruise will be 25 minutes long and travel along the illuminated donjons (castle keeps) of Osaka Castle. The cost is ¥850 for...
Read MoreOsaka Castle Family Festival
From May 2nd to 5th, from 10am to 5pm, there will be various performances given in front of Osaka Castle. Included in the performances will be yosakoi dance and theatrical combat. Visitors can answer questions during quizzes about the castle and there will be an artificial snow field for people to play in. Admission is free! For more information call (06) 6941-3044.
Read MoreOsaka Philharmonic Concert
The Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra conduced by Eiji Ooue will perform live at Osakajo park on April 25 starting at 6:30pm. The concert will be held at the park’s Nishinomaru Garden. Tickets are on sale at the venue from 10am on the day of the concert. Adult admission is ¥1000, ¥500 for adults over 65 and free for junior high students and younger. For more information call (06)6185-1118.
Read MoreDisney On Ice, Osakajo Hall
From August 8th to 17th, Osakajo Hall at Osaka Castle in Osaka will present a story about seven Disney princesses. Show times will differ daily and tickets are available in advance for 5800 yen and 4200 yen. For more information call (06) 7732-8877.
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