Written by Greg Lane
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.
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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.
- 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)
