Featured Events in Osaka in July 2024 (Continuously Updated)

Come together to deliver the blade that cuts through darkness! The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba XR Ride features a brand-new story! Having grown stronger from fighting in fierce battles, Tanjiro is by your side as you are challenged to defend Swordsmith Village at all costs! The battle against Gyokko, Hantengu, and the other Upper Rank Demons intensifies as Tokito and Kanroji join in the fight. In the midst of combat, you set out on the ultimate journey to deliver a sword to Tanjiro with your own hands! Immersed in the 360 degrees of VR images and the fusion of the ride's speed and pull of gravity, you'll find the Breathing techniques and the Blood Demon Arts come to life before your eyes! Take up the challenge in this life-or-death struggle as a vital link to achieve the goal. Event Period*: Jul. 19, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025 *Event period is subject to change. For more information, please refer to the official Universal Studios Japan website.

Universal Studios Japan's ever popular "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™" area will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year since its grand opening on July 15, 2014. This year, we are bringing you a special year that will rewrite your magical history with a number of magical experiences befitting an anniversary year. Ten years have passed since the magical world of our dreams became a reality in Japan, and a series of magical experiences befitting the anniversary year will be launched. In the summer, "Hogwarts™ Castle Walk " will return to explore the interior of Hogwarts™ castle. In the fall, "Death Eaters™ Takeover" will bring the Death Eaters to life before your very eyes, and in the winter, "Hogwarts™ Magical Night - Winter Magic" will bring the splendor of Hogwarts™ castle to life. These exciting and enchanting experiences will continue to add a new page to your magical history. For more information, please refer to the official Universal Studios Japan website.

Join the heroes and face off against a villain! Coming to the Park is a one-and-only 4D attraction where you can immerse yourself in a fierce battle with Deku and his friends against the Villains! Feel the impact of the Quirks unleashed by the Heroes before your very eyes, recreated with 3D images, splashes of water, intense vibrations, and other special effects! Plunge into the world of "My Hero Academia" brought to life with an original Park storyline. And find courage as Deku and his friends fearlessly push the limits of their abilities! Event Period*:Mar. 1 - Aug. 14, 2024 *Event period is subject to change. For more information, please refer to the official Universal Studios Japan website.

Experience the grandeur of Osaka at the "Tenjin Matsuri 2024 (Tenjin Festival 2024)" a highlight of the venerable Tenjin Festival celebrated from late June through July 25th each year. Renowned as one of Osaka's most vibrant and attended events, the Tenjin Matsuri encapsulates the spirit of Japan’s rich cultural traditions, merging religious ceremonies with exhilarating celebrations. The 2024 Tenjin Festival in Osaka is not just a festival but a spectacle of lights, colors, and sounds. Set along the banks of the Okawa River in Osaka's Kita Ward, the Tenjin Matsuri Fireworks dazzle spectators with an array of colors that illuminate the summer night sky. This event is an opportunity to don traditional yukatas and enjoy the beautiful pyrotechnics that form a key part of Osaka’s cultural heritage. As the grand finale of the festival, the Tenjin Matsuri Fireworks are a breathtaking display of both artistry and technology, with each firework choreographed to create a mesmerizing tableau against the night sky. Visitors can also indulge in a variety of local cuisine offered by riverside stalls, making it a perfect blend of gastronomic delight and visual spectacle that lasts until approximately 9 PM. Tenjin Matsuri 2024 (Tenjin Festival 2024) will take place at Kema Sakuranomiya Park this year. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience one of Osaka's most iconic events, where tradition meets celebration. Gather with friends and family for an unforgettable evening at the 2024 Osaka Tenjin Festival. Please stay tuned to Trip.com for the official dates and further details about the "2024 Tenjin Matsuri Fireworks."

Universal Studios Japan will be holding the summer event, “NO LIMIT! Summer 2024” for a limited period from Wednesday July 3rd to Sunday September 1st, 2024. Returning this summer for the first time in four years is the soaking wet parade, being reborn as the “NO LIMIT! Summer Splash Parade”. This year’s parade will feature water being sprayed from the floats for the first time ever completely drenching everything in their paths. Spray each other, Mario and friends, “Marill”, who will be debuting at the parade, many other Water Type Pokémon including an enormous “Gyarados”, and your favorite park characters as well as park entertainers in this Super Refreshing parade entertainment event perfect for the hot summer months. Dance along to tropical dance music and be drenched as you shoot your water shooter and blow off the heat of the summer on this Super Adventure sure to bring laughter and smiles to both children and adults in this Super Exciting experience. And be sure not to miss the Super Mario and friends’ float featuring “Daisy” debuting at the parade riding a cart! The parade also features many different water effects such as sprinklers and water cannons, and performances by entertainers using swim tubes, parasol umbrellas, hula-hoops, and more! Don’t miss this Super Refreshing experience featuring popular characters with vibrant summertime costumes and splashing water on each other using water shooters and even buckets as everybody in the entire park gets drenched in this Super Refrshing experience! For more information, please refer to the official Universal Studios Japan website.

Universal Studios Japan will collaborate for the first time this summer with 「HYBE JAPAN」, the Japan headquarters of 「HYBE」, an entertainment lifestyle platform company that boasts world-class artists such as BTS, SEVENTEEN. This Ultra-entertaining collaboration will enhance the park experience on summer nights by expanding its nighttime entertainment offerings. "NO LIMIT! Summer Dance Night with HYBE JAPAN" runs from July 3, 2024 (Wednesday) to August 22, 2024 (Thursday), for a limited time only*1. *Only Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in July (except Wednesday, July 3). This summer, Universal Studios Japan will offer a new nighttime entertainment experience that is so "super exciting" that you will forget about the intense heat. At sunset, Gramercy Park in the New York area will be transformed into an entertainment space on a scale beyond imagination. DJ performances will combine the music and images of popular 「HYBE LABELS」 artists with special effects such as water effects, bubble machines, smoke, etc. Park characters including Minions, Elmo, Hello Kitty will be joined by stylish dancers on stage. The collaboration between 「HYBE JAPAN」 and Universal Studios Japan will deliver a "NO LIMIT! " experience. The songs are a carefully selected set list from eight artists of 「BTS」,「SEVENTEEN」,「TOMORROW X TOGETHER」,「ENHYPEN」,「LE SSERAFIM」,「New Jeans」,「&TEAM」,「BOYNEXTDOOR」,and 「HYBE LABELS」 who are extremely popular around the world. It invites the venue to a whirlwind of super excitement. While listening to the best music, "Dive" with your body, sing and dance, and enjoy a "super excited" summer night with night entertainment that you can play from the bottom of your heart. For more information, please refer to the official Universal Studios Japan website.