Another place to visit Santa Claus in Osaka in 2025

Where can I visit Santa Claus in Osaka? If you are looking for somewhere to visit Santa Claus in Osaka, you will find the real Santa Claus, from Finland, at Ario Yao this weekend. Santa Claus will also be at least one other location in Osaka in the lead up to Christmas, you can find information for other locations on City-cost too.

At Ario Yao Santa Claus will meet with 50 groups in total on Saturday December 13th 2025. It costs 500 yen per group and you need to book it in advance. Visits start from 1.30 pm. Please check your ticket for your time. Apart from a meet and greet with Santa, he will also take part in a mini interview on stage for everyone to see. That is at 4 pm. There are several other fun events planned for the day too.

Official event page. Ario Yao is only about a five minute walk from Kintetsu-Yao station. There are local bus services to Ario Yao from Yao and Yao-minami stations.