Osaka Museums & Theatres
Osaka's cultural scene spans from the subterranean National Museum of Art on Nakanoshima to the traditional Kabuki stages of Dotonbori. The city features the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, which recreates Edo-period streetscapes, and the Museum of Oriental Ceramics, housing one of the world's finest collections. Specialized institutions include the Osaka Science Museum and Peace Osaka, while theaters like Namba Grand Kagetsu and Yamamoto Noh Theater showcase Japan’s performing arts, from classical Noh to modern comedy.
A Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
A visit to this museum is like a trip back in time. Being home to re-created historical buildings and streets, it shows the traditional way…
B Osaka Museum of History
Visit this intriguing history museum housed in a sail-shaped building.
C TAKOPA
This unique museum is dedicated to one of the most popular food in Japan - takoyaki - a traditional dish consisting of dumplings filled…
D Osaka International Peace Center
Known simply as Peace Osaka, this museum is focused on Osaka's destruction during the WWII.
E Osaka Science Museum
Founded in 1989, this fascinating science museum displays lots of interactive exhibitions, with each floor focused on a different theme.
F Osaka Municipal Museum of Art
The Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts is a museum located in Tennōji Park, Tennōji-ku, Osaka, Japan.
G Kids Plaza Osaka
Established in 1997, this entertaining museum is focused mainly on educating kids in an engaging way.
H Sakuya Konohana Kan
The Sakuya Konohana Kan is a botanical garden set within one of the world's largest greenhouses, located in Tsurumi Ryokuchi park at 2-163…
I Tsunami and Storm Surge Disaster Prevention Station
An educational center and museum which seeks to educate the general public about the natural disasters that have occurred in Osaka.
J 山本能楽堂
A three-story wooden theater featuring an authentic Noh stage. Rebuilt in 1950, this registered Tangible Cultural Property hosts traditional Noh and Kyogen performances in a central urban setting.
K National Museum of Art
The National Museum of Art, Osaka is a subterranean Japanese art museum located on the island of Nakanoshima, located between the Dōjima…
L Mint Museum
Opened in 1971, this fascinating museum describes coin production in Japan.
M Museum of Oriental Ceramics
The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka is a Japanese art museum and regarded as one of the best ceramic-collections in the world.
N Panasonic Center Osaka
This center is in fact museum where Panasonic group shows new technologies to visitors. You will feel like in future here.
O Namba Grand Kagetsu
A popular theater focused on traditional Japanese comedy genres. The performances are really funny and you are likely to laugh out loud -…
P Osaka Shochiku‑za
Located in the Dotonbori district, this theater features a 1923 neo-Renaissance facade. It is a major venue for Kabuki, as well as contemporary plays and musical productions managed by the Shochiku Corporation.
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