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Hot summer,
Enjoy a cool and relaxing time in Osaka.

COOL OSAKA is designed to help you travel comfortably in Osaka even during the hottest summer days.
This project introduces ways to enjoy sightseeing and spend time in a cool environment.

Enjoy a pleasant summer in Osaka
We'll show you some new ways to spend your time.

Why COOL OSAKA now?

● PROBLEM 01

[Visitors to Japan]

55% However, due to the heat
I gave up on the trip.

Source ①: Booking.com

【Japanese】

41.6% But I won't go out during summer vacation.
The number one reason is "heat."

Source ②: Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company

The intense heat caused by global warming is changing travel destinations and activities, impacting the tourism economy. To ensure a safe and enjoyable summer in Osaka, we need ways to avoid the daytime heat and new forms of night tourism.

Survey results on reasons such as canceling travel due to heat

● PROBLEM 02

The average annual temperature in Osaka is
A rise of approximately 2.0°C over 100 years.

In Osaka, temperatures have continued to rise over the long term, and since the 1990s, there have been a particularly high number of extremely hot days and tropical nights. For tourists who enjoy walking around the city, preparing for the heat is not a temporary issue but a structural one.

Trends in Osaka's annual average temperature and the number of days with extreme heat.

Sources and annotations

Osaka Regional Meteorological Observatory, "Climate Change in Osaka Prefecture" (March 2025). Osaka's average annual temperature is projected to rise by approximately 2.0°C per century. This is the latest data based on the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Japan Meteorological Agency's "Climate Change in Japan 2025".

Summer Heat Countermeasures ~ Cool OSAKA ~

During the day, it's cool in shopping streets and underground areas.
Enjoy Osaka's night view and sightseeing on a cool evening!

COOL OSAKA

Osaka is a cool place to stay.

Even in the hot summer, Osaka is comfortable. During the day, you can cool off in underground shopping areas and commercial facilities, and at night, you can cool off with the night view of the waterfront or a night cruise.

Enjoy a pleasant summer trip at the cool spots throughout the city.

Cool
shopping cool
experience night
sightseeing

COOL OSAKA proposes
Three ways to stay cool

Shopping in the cool air

Osaka's underground shopping areas, centered around Umeda and Namba, boast one of the world's largest underground networks. You can enjoy comfortable shopping while avoiding the strong summer sun and heat.

Go to COOL SHOP Go to COOL MOVE

A refreshing experience

Enjoy refreshing summer experiences like shaved ice and swimming pools in various locations throughout Osaka. Forget the heat and have fun with cold sweets and waterside activities.

To COOL EAT To COOL EVENT

Nighttime sightseeing

Evenings, when the sunlight softens, offer a new dimension to Osaka sightseeing. Enjoy the cool breeze and illuminated cityscape with night cruises and night museum visits.

COOL NIGHT↗

Expanding ways to enjoy the cool weather in Osaka

To a comfortable place

Here are some cool spots in Osaka where you can relax comfortably, including shady areas, waterfronts, and indoor facilities.

to COOL SPOT↗

Preparing for a comfortable summer

We'll introduce cool items to help you enjoy Osaka's summer more comfortably, such as portable fans and cooling products.

to COOL ITEM↗

Search on the map

Search for cool spots in Osaka on a map based on your current location or category. Find your next cool spot quickly, even while strolling through the city.

to COOL MAP↗