Events in Osaka in January 2027
Osaka event dates for January 2027 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to January.
Osaka's January 2027 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
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Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Jan 10 - Jan 20
Osaka Art & Craft Winter Exhibition
Exhibition featuring traditional and contemporary crafts by Osaka-based artists, held at the Osaka Municipal Museum of Art.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Jan 15 - Jan 22
Osaka International Film Festival 2027
Annual film festival showcasing international and Japanese films, with screenings and filmmaker talks across venues in Osaka.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Jan 24
Tenjin Matsuri Winter Festival
A winter edition of the famous Tenjin Matsuri, featuring traditional performances and rituals at Osaka Tenmangu Shrine.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- New Year's Day · publicJan 1
- January 2nd · bankJan 2
- January 3rd · bankJan 3
- Coming of Age Day · publicJan 11
- Long weekendJan 1–Jan 3
- Long weekendJan 9–Jan 11
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
Ready to plan Osaka?
Turn these January events into a full Osaka plan, every place checked for closures, limited hours, and booking needs on your dates.