What's on in Osaka
Osaka events in April 2027
73 events in April 2027: 32 festivals, 18 markets, 10 performances, 6 exhibitions, 3 gardens, 3 sports events and 1 illumination, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. 28 of them are annual events whose 2027 dates are still to be confirmed, listed with their usual window.
Cherry blossom season. Osaka's trees reach full bloom around 4 April on average, and Shitenno-ji holds its Hanamatsuri on 8 April. It's one of the busiest times of year, so book early. More on the season in Cherry blossoms in Osaka.
MapOsaka weather in April
- Average high
- 20°C (68°F)
- Average low
- 11°C (52°F)
- Rain
- 102 mm
- Rainy days
- about 9
A light jacket or a sweater covers most days, and evenings cool to about 11°C (52°F). Pack a small umbrella too, as it rains on about 9 days.
Averages from the Japan Meteorological Agency normals for 1991 to 2020, Osaka station (rain table). Rainy days have at least 1 mm of rain.
Don't miss in April 2027
Festival Butsutan-e (Buddha's Birthday) at Shitenno-ji 8 Apr · Tennoji A service for the Buddha's birthday on 8 April. The main service is at 10:00 at the Rokujido and Kondo, and visitors can pour sweet tea over the Buddha statue. Photo: Guilhem Vellut, CC BY 2.0
Festival Busshoe at Todai-ji 8 Apr, dates to be confirmed · Nara A service from 08:00 to about 09:00 on 8 April in front of the Daibutsuden. Afterwards, visitors can pour sweet tea over the infant Buddha at the flower pavilion and drink some themselves. Photo: Tetsuhiro Terada, CC BY 2.0
Garden Japan Mint Cherry Blossom Passage 2027 8 to 14 Apr, dates to be confirmed · Tenma (Sakuranomiya) The mint opens a path of about 560 m along the old Yodo River for one week in early to mid April, when its late-blooming double cherries are out. 2026 ran 9 to 15 April and was run by advance reservation. The 2027 dates haven't been announced.
Performance Cerezo Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka 9 Apr · Nagai Cerezo Osaka's home match against Avispa Fukuoka in the J1 League round 29. Kick-off time is not yet published, and the club says dates can change.
Festival Shoryoe 22 Apr · Tennoji Shitennoji's Shoryoe on 22 April, with bugaku court dance performed alongside sutra chanting. Watching the bugaku is free. Photo: Guilhem Vellut, CC BY 2.0
Performance Cerezo Osaka vs V-Varen Nagasaki 29 Apr · Nagai Cerezo Osaka's home match against V-Varen Nagasaki in the J1 League round 32. Kick-off time is not yet published, and the club says dates can change.
Calendar
Showing all 76 events in April 2027
16Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+4 more+7 on for weeks24Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+2 more+7 on for weeks39Gamba Osaka vs Kawasaki FrontaleSuntory Sunbirds Osaka vs Hokkaido Yellow StarsAfternoon Rakugo Show at Hanjotei+6 more+7 on for weeks2 gigs48Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+6 more+7 on for weeks52Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+5 on for weeks63Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+1 more+5 on for weeks75Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+3 more+5 on for weeks812Busshoe at Horyu-jiBusshoe at Kofuku-jiBusshoe at Kongobuji+9 more+5 on for weeks95Cerezo Osaka vs Avispa FukuokaJapan Mint Cherry Blossom Passage 2027Afternoon Rakugo Show at Hanjotei+2 more+5 on for weeks2 gigs1012Dai-Mandaraku at the Kondo, KoyasanJapan Mint Cherry Blossom Passage 2027Afternoon Rakugo Show at Hanjotei+9 more+5 on for weeks1 gig1113Japan Mint Cherry Blossom Passage 2027Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+10 more+4 on for weeks1 gig125Japan Mint Cherry Blossom Passage 2027Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+2 more+3 on for weeks134Nanten Juhachiban, Six Days of RakugoJapan Mint Cherry Blossom Passage 2027Afternoon Rakugo Show at Hanjotei+1 more+2 on for weeks144Japan Mint Cherry Blossom Passage 2027Nanten Juhachiban, Six Days of RakugoAfternoon Rakugo Show at Hanjotei+1 more+1 on for weeks1 gig154Nanten Juhachiban, Six Days of RakugoAfternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+1 more+1 on for weeks163Nanten Juhachiban, Six Days of RakugoAfternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+1 on for weeks1714Cerezo Osaka vs Kashima AntlersGamba Osaka vs JEF United ChibaHojo-e at Kofuku-ji+11 more+1 on for weeks1 gig1813Nanten Juhachiban, Six Days of RakugoHidden Image Opening at Kanshin-jiAfternoon Rakugo Show at Hanjotei+10 more+1 on for weeks192Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+1 on for weeks202Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+1 on for weeks213Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+1 more+1 on for weeks227ShoryoeAfternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+4 more+1 on for weeks232Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+1 on for weeks249Ogasawara-ryu Koshiki Kyujutsu Offering at Kasuga TaishaAfternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+6 more+2 on for weeks2514Monju-e Children's Procession at Kofuku-jiOgasawara-ryu Koshiki Kyujutsu Offering at Kasuga TaishaAfternoon Rakugo Show at Hanjotei+11 more+3 on for weeks262Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+3 on for weeks273Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+1 more+3 on for weeks285Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+3 more+3 on for weeks295Cerezo Osaka vs V-Varen NagasakiSakai City MarathonAfternoon Rakugo Show at Hanjotei+2 more+3 on for weeks302Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+3 on for weeks
Day by day
Each event on its first day still ahead, regular markets on each of their days. Tap a day in the calendar for everything on that day and its gigs.
2 events
Regular Shows at Namba Grand KagetsuNamba · Namba Grand Kagetsu · also 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and more AprRegular market
2 events · 2 gigs
Gamba Osaka vs Kawasaki FrontaleSuita (Expo Park) · Panasonic Stadium Suita · 3 AprUsual dates
Suntory Sunbirds Osaka vs Hokkaido Yellow StarsBay Area · Ookini Arena Maishima · 3 Apr
6 events
Busshoe at Horyu-jiIkaruga · Horyu-ji, Jikido · 8 AprUsual dates
Busshoe at Kofuku-jiNara · Kofuku-ji · 8 AprUsual dates
Busshoe at KongobujiKoyasan · Kongobuji Ohiroma, Koyasan · 8 AprUsual dates
Busshoe at Todai-jiNara · Todai-ji, Daibutsuden · 8 AprUsual dates
Butsutan-e (Buddha's Birthday) at Shitenno-jiTennoji · Shitenno-ji · 8 AprFree
Japan Mint Cherry Blossom Passage 2027Tenma (Sakuranomiya) · Japan Mint, Osaka Head Office · 8 to 14 AprUsual dates
1 event · 2 gigs
Cerezo Osaka vs Avispa FukuokaNagai · Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium Nagai · 9 Apr
2 events · 1 gig
Dai-Mandaraku at the Kondo, KoyasanKoyasan · Danjo Garan Kondo, Koyasan · 10 AprUsual dates
Isshinji Monzen Rokyoku YoseTennoji · Isshinji · also 11, 12 AprRegular market
1 event
Nanten Juhachiban, Six Days of RakugoUmeda · Sankei Hall Breeze · 13 to 18 Apr
4 events · 1 gig
Cerezo Osaka vs Kashima AntlersNagai · Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium Nagai · 17 AprUsual dates
Gamba Osaka vs JEF United ChibaSuita (Expo Park) · Panasonic Stadium Suita · 17 AprUsual dates
Hojo-e at Kofuku-jiNara · Kofuku-ji and Sarusawa Pond · 17 AprUsual dates
Hidden Image Opening at Kanshin-jiKawachinagano · Kanshin-ji · 17 to 18 AprUsual dates
1 event
ShoryoeTennoji · Shitennoji · 22 AprFree
1 event
Ogasawara-ryu Koshiki Kyujutsu Offering at Kasuga TaishaNara · Kasuga Taisha · 24 to 25 AprUsual dates
1 event
Monju-e Children's Procession at Kofuku-jiNara · Kofuku-ji, Tokon-do · 25 AprUsual dates
2 events
Cerezo Osaka vs V-Varen NagasakiNagai · Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium Nagai · 29 Apr
Sakai City MarathonSakai (Daisen Park) · Daisen Park and the Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun area · 29 AprUsual dates
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On for weeks
9 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.
Hirakata Park Light Amusement Park IlluminationHirakata · Hirakata Park · 31 Oct to 4 Apr
Vietnam and the Sea: Blue-and-White Ceramics and Maritime TradeTennoji · Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts · 9 Jan to 11 Apr
Searching for Medieval Castles of OsakaOsaka Castle · Osaka Museum of History · 3 Feb to 12 Apr
Maruyama Okyo: Beyond Realism, a Spatial Revolution (working English title)Tennoji · Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts · 6 Feb to 4 Apr
Eric Carle Exhibition: It Began with The Very Hungry CaterpillarTennoji · Abeno Harukas Art Museum · 20 Mar to 9 May
Osaka Castle Cherry Blossoms and Night ViewingOsaka Castle · Osaka Castle Park · 25 Mar to 10 AprUsual dates
RRR (musical)Umeda · Umeda Arts Theater Main Hall · 29 Mar to 13 Apr
The Muto Sanji Collection Returns: The Spinning King Who Found a National TreasureTennoji · Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts · 24 Apr to 20 Jun
Nakanoshima Rose Garden, Spring BloomNakanoshima and Kitahama · Nakanoshima Park Rose Garden · 25 Apr to 31 MayUsual dates
Planning a trip in April
National holidays in April 2027:
- Thursday 29 April Showa Day (昭和の日)
Holidays from the Cabinet Office's list of national holidays.
The calendar above lists 73 events in April 2027, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Osaka compares the main areas.
More things to do in Osaka in April
Beyond the dated events, here's what the season brings and which guides cover April.
At their best in April
Also worth a look
- 8 gigs are listed for April: See the live music listings
- Free Things to Do in Osaka
Good to know
What is on in Osaka in April 2027?
There are 73 events listed for April 2027 (32 festivals, 18 markets, 10 performances, 6 exhibitions, 3 gardens, 3 sports events and 1 illumination). The big dates are Butsutan-e (Buddha's Birthday) at Shitenno-ji (8 Apr), Busshoe at Todai-ji (8 Apr, dates to be confirmed), Japan Mint Cherry Blossom Passage 2027 (8 to 14 Apr, dates to be confirmed), Cerezo Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka (9 Apr), Shoryoe (22 Apr) and Cerezo Osaka vs V-Varen Nagasaki (29 Apr). 45 have confirmed dates and 28 are annual events whose exact 2027 dates are still to be announced, shown with the usual window. Every listing links to the interactive map.
Which temple light-ups are on in Osaka in April 2027?
One light-up is listed for April 2027: Hirakata Park Light Amusement Park Illumination (31 Oct to 4 Apr).
Where are the cherry blossom festivals and light-ups in Osaka in April 2027?
2 cherry blossom events are listed for April 2027: Osaka Castle Cherry Blossoms and Night Viewing (25 Mar to 10 Apr, dates to be confirmed) and Japan Mint Cherry Blossom Passage 2027 (8 to 14 Apr, dates to be confirmed). Bloom moves with the weather, so the cherry blossom page has the spots.
What's on in Osaka during Golden Week 2027?
Golden Week is the run of national holidays from Showa Day (29 April) to Children's Day (5 May). 5 listed events are on during it, among them Cerezo Osaka vs V-Varen Nagasaki (29 Apr), Sakai City Marathon (29 Apr, dates to be confirmed), Unohana Garden Open at Sumiyoshi Taisha (1 to 31 May, dates to be confirmed), Shomu Tenno-sai at Todai-ji (2 May, dates to be confirmed) and Gamba Osaka vs Kashima Antlers (3 May, dates to be confirmed).
What's the weather like in Osaka in April?
In April Osaka averages a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 11°C (52°F), with 102 mm of rain on about 9 days. Those are the Japan Meteorological Agency's averages for 1991 to 2020 at its Osaka station, counting days with at least 1 mm of rain.
What festivals are on in Osaka in April 2027?
12 festivals are listed for April 2027, among them Osaka Castle Cherry Blossoms and Night Viewing (25 Mar to 10 Apr, dates to be confirmed), Butsutan-e (Buddha's Birthday) at Shitenno-ji (8 Apr), Busshoe at Todai-ji (8 Apr, dates to be confirmed), Busshoe at Kongobuji (8 Apr, dates to be confirmed) and Shoryoe (22 Apr). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.
Are there free events in Osaka in April 2027?
Yes. 12 of the 73 events listed for April 2027 are free to attend, including Butsutan-e (Buddha's Birthday) at Shitenno-ji (8 Apr) and Shoryoe (22 Apr).
Is April a good time to visit Osaka?
Cherry blossom season. Osaka's trees reach full bloom around 4 April on average, and Shitenno-ji holds its Hanamatsuri on 8 April. It's one of the busiest times of year, so book early.
How current is this list?
Dated events are checked against the organiser's own page, and finished events drop off the page on their own. Annual events further out carry their usual dates until the official ones are published.
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