Osaka Municipal Museum of Housing and Living "Osaka Kurashi no Konjyakukan"

Osaka City Museum of Living, Osaka Konjyakukan

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A museum where you can experience the real-life townscape and daily life of Osaka from the Edo period to the Showa era!

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Highlights9th floor exhibition space recreating an Edo-period townscape
8th floor exhibition space recreating life during the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras
Get up close to daily life tools and buildings from the period
The passage of time expressed through sound and light
Seasonal events and workshops are also held

Basic Information

Address: 8th Floor, Sumai Joho Center Building, 6-4-20 Tenjinbashi 6-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Search for tourist attractions in Osaka

Access: Directly connected to Tenjinbashisuji Rokuchōme Station, Exit 3 of the Osaka Metro. Take the elevator to the 8th floor. From JR Temma Station, walk north along Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street for approximately 650 meters. Show route

Op.Hours: Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday: Closed, Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: Tuesdays, Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th - January 3rd), and occasional closures.

Fee: General admission: 600 yen, University/High School students: 300 yen, Junior High School students and younger: Free

INFO: Large bags are not permitted in the exhibition halls. Free coin lockers (100 yen refundable deposit) are available. Larger items (backpacks, suitcases, sports equipment, etc.) can be stored for a fee of 500 yen per item at the 8th-floor information desk.

HP: https://www.osaka-angenet.jp/konjyakukan/

Overview

The Osaka Municipal Museum of Housing and Living "Osaka Kurashi no Konjyakukan" is a museum where you can realistically experience the daily life of Osaka from the Edo period to the Showa era. On the 9th floor, a Tenpo-era Osaka townscape is recreated in full scale. Traditional townhouses and merchant houses line the streets, and you can even wander through the back alleys. Buildings, furniture, and tools are faithfully reproduced, allowing you to truly experience the daily life of the time. The 10th floor showcases the lives of Osaka citizens during the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras through meticulously crafted models and videos. Learn about the changes in housing, townscapes, and lifestyles through these visual aids. Exhibits also include period documents and photographs, providing further insight into the lives of the people. Seasonal events and workshops are also held, making it an enjoyable museum for both adults and children. Beyond learning about Osaka's history and culture, experiencing the daily life of the past may offer a chance to reflect on our modern lives.

Osaka Municipal Museum of Housing and Living "Osaka Kurashi no Konjyakukan"

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