2024 Nakanoshima Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)
Osaka Historical Walk! Experience the nostalgic charm of Osaka through the architecture of Kitahama.
Osaka has long been a prosperous city, and the urban area still retains many Western-style historical buildings, reflecting the historical appearance of 'Great Osaka.' Many of these historical buildings are concentrated in the Kitahama to Nakanoshima area, making it an ideal place for a leisurely walk to appreciate the charm of history.
Recommended walking route: Yodoyabashi Station ➡️ Shibakawa Building (lunch or afternoon tea at a cafe or bar) ➡️ Head towards the river ➡️ Walk through Yodoyabashi to Nakanoshima Park ➡️ Nakanoshima Library (afternoon tea at Smorrebrod Kitchen) ➡️ Osaka City Central Public Hall ➡️ Osaka Municipal Museum of Oriental Ceramics ➡️ Return to the Kitahama area (have a coffee by the riverside) ➡️ Buy cakes and souvenirs at Gokan Kitahama Main Store
The walking time for this route (excluding sightseeing and dining time) is only about 30 minutes. The attractions are very close to each other and most are designated tangible cultural properties. Although they are all Western-style historical buildings, each has its own unique characteristics, such as the red-brick Osaka City Central Public Hall and the Inca-style Shibakawa Building. Spend an afternoon here to experience another side of Osaka!
Time travel at Nakanoshima Park, Osaka!
Doing the things that you are passionate about and feel the tranquil of Nakanoshima park in Osaka! A place in the center of Kitahama where you travel thru time. From kids to the elderly, there is a place for everyone! You feel as if you travel thru time! #travel
Getting There - kitahama station
Attractions - Park
Hotels - Park Royal Canvas
Food & Restaurants - many
Shopping - convenient stores
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Nakanoshima: Osaka’s Museum Island 🇯🇵
On my recent trip to Osaka I was looking for more unique things to do, that are often not at the top of everyone’s list of must-see things. I decided to go further North of the downtown area and discovered Nakanoshima.
In middle of the Okawa River is a sandbank piece of land that has many museums. Nakanoshima is a beautiful island in the city where cultural, political and business facilities are concentrated. The three kilometre island is home to some of Osaka’s best museums, restaurants and hotels.
Here are some of the highlights:
📍 Osaka City Central Public Hall
📍 National Museum of Art, Osaka
📍 Nakanoshima Museum of Art
📍 Osaka Science Museum
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Worth-visiting art museums in Osaka
【Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art】
On February 2, 2022, the Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art opened its doors. It is a new era museum located on Nakanoshima, a symbol of the 'water capital' Osaka. The planning for the museum actually began in 1990, over 40 years ago. With great anticipation, the new museum quickly became a new artistic landmark in Osaka and is the city's first modern art museum. The exterior walls are boldly covered with pure black precast concrete panels, making the building appear like a giant black box. The SHIP'S CAT sculpture on the outdoor lawn plaza on the second floor is a popular spot for visitors, symbolizing courage and protection.
Address: 4-3-1 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Transportation: Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line 'Higobashi Station'
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