A large park with gardens, ponds, museums, a zoo and even an ancient burial mound (kofun) near Tennoji Station.
The grass area of the park is a great spot for picnics with a stunning view of the neighboring high-rise buildings including Abeno Harukas – Japan’s tallest building at time of publication.
Entry to the park is free while the various museums and the zoo have an admission charge.
Suggested Activity
Go Bar Hopping in Osaka [With Full Dinner]
Spend an evening exploring the bars in Osaka's popular nightlife district of Namba. Sample tasty Japanese pub-style food, and wash it down with your choice of drinks, from sake to umeshu and beer — all in the company of a knowledgeable guide!
If you’re on a mission to see the Osaka sights, a trip to Tennoji Park can be combined with a visit to nearby Shitennoji Temple.
天王寺公園
Free
- 0.5 km from Dōbutsuen-mae Station Midōsuji Line (M22)Sakaisuji Line (K19)
- 0.6 km from Tennōji Station Osaka Loop Line (O1)Hanwa Line (R20)Yamatoji Line (Q20)Midōsuji Line (M23)Tanimachi Line (T27)
- 0.7 km from Ebisuchō Station Sakaisuji Line (K18)