Events

Numbers show how many events are held that day (long-running ones such as illuminations are shown as a dot). Tap a day to see its events.

Fri, March 26Clear the day

Dates, times and details can change, for example because of the weather. Please check the official information before you go.

Paid entry. Closed 6–7 January. Dated tickets are required on 23–25 December.

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  Sports & sumo

  Sun, Mar 14 – Sun, Mar 28

  Grand Sumo March Tournament (Haru Basho)

  Edion Arena Osaka · Kansai

  Paid

  The only grand sumo tournament held in Osaka each year.

  Paid. Advance tickets go on sale 6 February 2027.

  Go thereOfficial site
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  IlluminationsOn now

  Until Mon, May 31

  Nabana no Sato Illumination

  Nabana no Sato, Kuwana, Mie (train and bus from Nagoya) · Chubu & Hokuriku

  PaidAfter dark

  One of Japan's largest illumination events, held in a flower park with light tunnels and a large themed display.

  Paid entry. Closed 6–7 January. Dated tickets are required on 23–25 December.

  Go thereOfficial site