5 events across Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe, 11โ13 September 2026.
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- Cities: Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe
- Events listed: 5
The weekend of 12 September is the busiest stretch, with candlelight concerts of Joe Hisaishi's Studio Ghibli scores running the same night in both Kobe and Osaka. If you would rather browse than sit, the Kyoto Night Market opens across both Saturday and Sunday, which gives you a second chance if Saturday fills up.
Osaka also gets an early start on the Halloween season, with Universal Studios Japan launching Halloween Horror Nights on Friday 11 September. Between the two cities and Kyoto in the middle, the Kansai rail loop makes it realistic to pair a concert on Saturday with the market on Sunday without moving hotels.
- Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan 2026 Osaka
Experience Halloween like never before at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka.
- Kลbe Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli) Kobe
Warm up a chilly night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi. - Kyoto Night Market Kyoto · runs over several days
Looking for something to do at night in Kyoto? - Osaka Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli) Osaka
Warm up a brisk spring night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.
- Kyoto Night Market Kyoto · runs over several days
Looking for something to do at night in Kyoto?
Common questions
What events are on in Osaka this week?
Osaka has 2 events listed between 11โ13 September 2026, including Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan 2026 and Osaka Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli). Full details and links are in the day-by-day list above.
What events are on in Kyoto this week?
Kyoto has 2 events listed between 11โ13 September 2026, including Kyoto Night Market and Kyoto Night Market. Full details and links are in the day-by-day list above.
What events are on in Kobe this week?
Kobe has 1 event listed between 11โ13 September 2026, including Kลbe Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli). Full details and links are in the day-by-day list above.
When is the best day to visit Kansai this week?
Saturday 12 September has the most on, with 3 events listed. Days with fewer listings are quieter, not empty.
Are these events free?
This roundup does not list prices. Ticketing and entry vary by event, so check the organiser listing linked with each entry before you travel.
Walk these streets with us
We run small-group walking tours in the same cities these events are in. If you are here for the week, they pair well with the listings above.
- Osaka Ghost Tour · Osaka
- Kyoto Ghost Tour · Kyoto
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Details come from each organiser’s own listing and can change. Follow the links above before you travel.