Walk along the ginkgo tree-lined Midosuji and have an early dinner around Honmachi and Yodoyabashi
About this spot
Known as Osaka's main street, this is a wide avenue running north-south. The ginkgo trees planted along the promenade are emblematic of Osaka's urban landscape, and numerous restaurants line the avenue alongside office buildings. Since it runs right next to Kitamido, it's a convenient spot to stop for dinner before heading to the bon odori.
Season & hours
Name: 北御堂盆おどり
Date & time: 8/19 (Wed)–8/20 (Thu) Time TBA
Venue: 本願寺津村別院「北御堂」境内・大阪市中央区
本町のオフィス街に建つ本願寺津村別院、通称「北御堂」の境内で、2026年8月19日(水)・20日(木)の2日間にわたって開催される盆おどりです。会場には出店が並び、日中はビジネスパーソンが行き交う本町の街が、夜になると提灯の灯る夏祭りの賑わいに一変します。周辺住民や勤め帰りの人々が気軽に立ち寄れる、都心ならではの盆おどりとして親しまれています。
Tips
御堂筋沿いにあり、地下鉄本町駅からすぐです。境内は日陰が少ないため、夕方でも暑さ対策を。周辺道路が混雑することがあるため、公共交通機関の利用がおすすめです。
Food stalls
Food stalls: Yes
※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Within walking distance from Tekijuku. On festival day, the Kitamido area gets crowded, so having dinner during this time slot makes things smooth.
Best time to visit
Takes about 45 minutes. The time before evening rush is easier to enter.
Access & map
Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Chuo Ward, Midosuji
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2026 Kitamido Bon Odori Full-Day Experience Course
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