Osaka too is filled up with illumination events towards Christmas including
“OSAKA Hikari Renaissance ２００９”.
Since you are busy, we have come up with plans to enjoy the Osaka illuminations in only one night!
Please give them a try.
The First is “OSAKA Hikari Renaissance”, a special attraction of winter Osaka, getting better year by year. We will introduce highlights well worth seeing.
OSAKA Hikari Renaissance ２００９
December 1 – 25 (Main: December 12 – 25)
December 1 - 25 17:00 - 22:00
Newly appearing is the spectacular illuminated Christmas tree made of tube lights hung from the 7th floor of the City Hall
Do not forget Nakanoshima Omotenashi Café in the City Hall where you can enjoy sweets and champagne, limited offer.
December 1 - 25 17:00 - 22:00
(12/1 - 11 only lighting)
An illuminated arcade, a symbol of the event where lights twinkle in time with music. We suggest you come a little before 17:00 to catch the beautiful moment when the illumination first lights up at dusk.
A rejuvenating space where lights create a fantastic Floating Illumination Tree floating on the river, etc.
A unique artistic space of lights is spread out including the sand statue “Angel in the City II”
There is no better food anywhere! “Osaka”, “All Japan”, “French” and “World Gourmet” are gathered in each area.
Especially “HOMMAMON” Osaka style stalls in CENTRAL PLACE offer gourmet food and local ingredients directly from Osaka. Do not forget to check it out!
Traditional German Christmas Market in Osaka!
In session – December 26
Appreciate the Illumination in Osaka from the height of 173m!
December 12- January 31
Gingko trees are brilliantly illuminated
(Japanese only)
Take an airy walk above the city of lights on the Ferris Wheel! (Ticket sale: - 21:30)
Illuminations appear, patterned after the Whale shark, etc.
In session - December 25
Universal Wonder Christmas
This tourist spot representing Osaka is bathed in color by the Christmas atmosphere!!
In session - January 6
Joining this year is ”HAPPY SNOW PARTY”
A lively show with popular characters
A romantic light show “The Gift of Angels” and the biggest Christmas tree in Japan
The romantic story is projected on the huge wall as it unfolds.
The huge 36m-tall Christmas tree is lighted by an arrow shot by an angel, taking your breath away!!
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From the U.K. His opportunity to visit Japan came after marrying a Japanese woman in 1998. Opened his first cake shop “Broadhurst’s” in Tamatsukuri in 2002. He opened a chocolate specialty shop “TIKAL by Cacao en Masse” last year. It will be followed by his third shop planned to open this winter.
●Broadhurst
TIKAL is in the Shibakawa Building which was constructed in 1927. I don’t know about Japan in those days, still it is wonderful that old things can be preserved. The theme of this room is ancient Central and South America. I feel the essence of the ancient Mayan culture here and there. Talk of the Maya people reminds me of cacao beans, home of chocolate. I fell in love at the first sight of the floor looking as if it were covered with chocolate bars. Please take a look at the decoration when you shop here. At TIKAL, our chocolate is made without blending the cacao beans. So please enjoy the variety of tastes coming from the beans. I would like a little PR here.
●Shibakawa Build
(Japanese only)
