autumn
Autumn is the season when you can especially appreciate the beauty of colors. Midosuji, Osaka's main street lined with tall ginkgo trees, is enveloped in a dazzling yellow color in autumn. The cherry blossoms and zelkova trees in Osaka Castle Park change color from orange to red, adding color to the park scenery. This is also the season when the sunset over Osaka Bay is at its most fantastical. Try watching the sunset from the Osaka Prefectural Government Sakishima Building Observatory on the top floor of the famous skyscraper, Nanko Cosmo Tower. You will be left breathless by the beauty of the sun setting behind the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.
There are plenty of other events happening in Osaka this autumn, including the Osaka Spring/Summer Fashion Show, as well as events related to the Full Moon Festival.
Major Autumn Events (September to November)
September ■ Futon Taiko Festival: held from early October to early October / held at Kaikaguchi Shrine and other locations ■ Danjiri Festival: held from mid-October to early October / held at Kishiwada City, Kaizuka City, Tadaoka Town and other locations ■ Shitennoji Autumn Higan Festival: held from mid-October to late October / held at Shitennoji
October ■ Hiraoka Festival (Akigo Festival)
Event period: 14th and 15th / Event location: Hiraoka Shrine ■ Susuki flowers on the summit of Mt. Iwawaki Event period: mid-November to mid-November / Event location: Kawachinagano City
November ■ German Christmas Market Osaka Held from mid-December to December 25th / Held at Umeda Sky Building ■ Shinno Festival Held on the 22nd and 23rd / Held at Sukunahikona Shrine