Nakanoshima Park
Osaka’s first city park, set between the Dojima and Tosabori rivers.
Opened in 1891, this was the first park in Osaka City. It runs for about 1.5 km along the Dojima and Tosabori rivers on the eastern end of Nakanoshima and covers about 10.6 hectares. Early modern buildings such as the Central Public Hall and Nakanoshima Library stand nearby, making it a pleasant riverside walk.
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
History & legend
- Fact
It opened in 1891 as the first park in Osaka City.
Local tips
- In spring and autumn, time your visit for the rose garden at the eastern end of the park.
Nearby & related
- Nakanoshima Rose GardenPlaceholder imageFamily
Nakanoshima Rose Garden
A rose garden of about 310 varieties at the eastern end of Nakanoshima Park.
- Osaka City Central Public HallPlaceholder imageHistory
Osaka City Central Public Hall
A red-brick landmark completed in 1918 and designated an Important Cultural Property.
- Naniwabashi Bridge (Lion Bridge)Placeholder imageHistory
Naniwabashi Bridge (Lion Bridge)
A bridge on Sakaisuji guarded by stone lion statues.
Courses that include this spot
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