Yodoyabashi & Nakanoshima
A river island lined with parkland and early modern architecture.
Nakanoshima sits between the Dojima and Tosabori rivers. Here you will find Nakanoshima Park, Osaka’s first city park, along with Meiji- and Taisho-era landmarks such as Osaka City Central Public Hall and the Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library. It is a short walk from Yodoyabashi Station on the Midosuji Line.
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Nakanoshima Park
Osaka’s first city park, set between the Dojima and Tosabori rivers.
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Nakanoshima Rose Garden
A rose garden of about 310 varieties at the eastern end of Nakanoshima Park.
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Osaka City Central Public Hall
A red-brick landmark completed in 1918 and designated an Important Cultural Property.
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Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library
A library building opened in 1904 and still in use, designated an Important Cultural Property.
Seasonal events
Upcoming 2026
OSAKA Hikari no Renaissance 2026
A light event across Nakanoshima. Dates and hours differ by program.
Programs
- Osaka City Hall Illumination Façade
Nov 3 – Dec 31, 2026 / 17:00–25:00 / Front of Osaka City Hall - Nakanoshima Illumination Street
Nov 3 – Dec 31, 2026 / 17:00–25:00 / Miotsukushi Promenade - Osaka City Central Public Hall Projection Mapping
Dec 11 – 25, 2026 / 17:30–21:30 / East façade of Osaka City Central Public Hall - Hikari no Marché (Light Market)
Dec 11 – 25, 2026 / 16:00–22:00 / Around Naniwabashi Station
Latest information on the official site ↗
Checked against official announcements on 2026-11-12. Dates and times may change, so check the official site before you go.
- Osaka City Hall Illumination Façade
Photo gallery
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Courses through this area
Nakanoshima & Kitahama: Riverside and Modern Architecture Walk
From Nakanoshima Library and the Central Public Hall through the rose garden and Nakanoshima Park, then over the lion-guarded Naniwabashi Bridge to the Kitahama riverside.
Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library → Osaka City Central Public Hall → Nakanoshima Rose Garden → Nakanoshima Park → Naniwabashi Bridge (Lion Bridge) → Kitahama Riverside Cafés (Kitahama Terrace)
Midosuji: Night Lights & Illumination Walk
On a winter evening, walk the illuminated Midosuji to Nakanoshima Park and the Central Public Hall. Check the seasonal events section for dates.
Midosuji Illumination → Nakanoshima Park → Osaka City Central Public Hall
Nearby areas
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Kitahama
Riverside terraces on the Tosabori River and a bridge guarded by lions.
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Hommachi & Midosuji
Home to Kita-mido and Minami-mido, the temples that gave Midosuji its name.
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Umeda & Umekita
A redevelopment district connected to Osaka Station, with a big park in the city center.