What's on in Osaka
Osaka events in September 2027
39 events in September 2027: 19 festivals, 18 markets, 1 exhibition and 1 performance, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. 13 of them are annual events whose 2027 dates are still to be confirmed, listed with their usual window.
The heat eases, with an average high of 29°C. Nankinmachi in Kobe holds its mid-autumn festival, and Sumiyoshi Taisha marks the harvest moon on 15 September. More on the season in Things to do in Osaka.
MapOsaka weather in September
- Average high
- 30°C (85°F)
- Average low
- 22°C (71°F)
- Rain
- 153 mm
- Rainy days
- about 10
Dress for the heat in light clothes, and carry water when you're out walking. Pack a small umbrella too, as it rains on about 10 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 September 2027
Festival Nankinmachi Mid-Autumn Festival 15 to 17 Sept, dates to be confirmed · Kobe Kobe's Chinatown marks the mid-autumn moon with three days of events. The 29th edition ran 25 to 27 September 2026, starting on the day of the mid-autumn moon. The 2027 dates haven't been announced yet.
Festival Jushichiya and Bon Dance at Nigatsu-do 17 Sept, dates to be confirmed · Nara A service on 17 September at 18:00 followed by Kawachi and Goshu ondo bon dancing in the square below Nigatsu-do. Anyone may join. Photo: Tetsuhiro Terada, CC BY 2.0
Festival Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri (September) 18 to 19 Sept, dates to be confirmed · Kishiwada Town floats are pulled through the streets of Kishiwada. In 2026 the eve was Saturday 19 September and the main day Sunday 20 September, with trial pulls on 6 and 18 September. The 2027 dates haven't been announced yet.
Festival Autumn Higan-e at Shitenno-ji 20 to 26 Sept, dates to be confirmed · Tennoji The temple's autumn equinox services, 20 to 26 September in 2026, with the Nissokan sunset contemplation at 17:20 on the equinox day. The 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Photo: Guilhem Vellut, CC BY 2.0
Calendar
Showing all 42 events in September 2027
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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.
2 events
Regular Shows at Namba Grand KagetsuNamba · Namba Grand Kagetsu · also 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and more SepRegular market
1 event
Isshinji Monzen Rokyoku YoseTennoji · Isshinji · also 12, 13 SepRegular market
2 events
Kangetsusai (Moon Viewing Festival) at Sumiyoshi TaishaSumiyoshi · Sumiyoshi Taisha · 15 SeptFreeUsual dates
Nankinmachi Mid-Autumn FestivalKobe · Nankinmachi · 15 to 17 SeptUsual dates
1 event
Jushichiya and Bon Dance at Nigatsu-doNara · Todai-ji, Nigatsu-do · 17 SeptUsual dates
1 event
Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri (September)Kishiwada · Kishiwada Castle area and streets of Kishiwada · 18 to 19 SeptUsual dates
1 event
Autumn Higan-e at Shitenno-jiTennoji · Shitenno-ji · 20 to 26 SeptFreeUsual dates
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On for weeks
1 long run, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.
Cincinnati Art Museum: European Treasures That Crossed to AmericaTennoji · Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts · 17 Jul to 26 Sept
Planning a trip in September
National holidays in September 2027:
- Monday 20 September Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日)
- Thursday 23 September Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日)
Holidays from the Cabinet Office's list of national holidays.
The calendar above lists 39 events in September 2027, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Osaka compares the main areas.
Good to know
What is on in Osaka in September 2027?
There are 39 events listed for September 2027 (19 festivals, 18 markets, 1 exhibition and 1 performance). The big dates are Nankinmachi Mid-Autumn Festival (15 to 17 Sept, dates to be confirmed), Jushichiya and Bon Dance at Nigatsu-do (17 Sept, dates to be confirmed), Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri (September) (18 to 19 Sept, dates to be confirmed) and Autumn Higan-e at Shitenno-ji (20 to 26 Sept, dates to be confirmed). 26 have confirmed dates and 13 are annual events whose exact 2027 dates are still to be announced, shown with the usual window. Every listing links to the interactive map.
What's the weather like in Osaka in September?
In September Osaka averages a high of 30°C (85°F) and a low of 22°C (71°F), with 153 mm of rain on about 10 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 September 2027?
The 5 festivals listed for September 2027 are Nankinmachi Mid-Autumn Festival (15 to 17 Sept, dates to be confirmed), Kangetsusai (Moon Viewing Festival) at Sumiyoshi Taisha (15 Sept, dates to be confirmed), Jushichiya and Bon Dance at Nigatsu-do (17 Sept, dates to be confirmed), Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri (September) (18 to 19 Sept, dates to be confirmed) and Autumn Higan-e at Shitenno-ji (20 to 26 Sept, dates to be confirmed). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.
Are there free events in Osaka in September 2027?
Yes. 10 of the 39 events listed for September 2027 are free to attend, including Kangetsusai (Moon Viewing Festival) at Sumiyoshi Taisha (15 Sept, dates to be confirmed) and Autumn Higan-e at Shitenno-ji (20 to 26 Sept, dates to be confirmed).
Is September a good time to visit Osaka?
The heat eases, with an average high of 29°C. Nankinmachi in Kobe holds its mid-autumn festival, and Sumiyoshi Taisha marks the harvest moon on 15 September.
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.
Running an event? Add your event and it's checked for the next weekly update.