Osaka City Central Public Hall 大阪市中央公会堂

Osaka City Central Public Hall was built in 1918, not long after the Meiji period ended. Today it stands out as the architectural jewel of Nakanoshima . A path leads around the building from which visitors can view the beautiful red-brick exterior and surrounding greenery.

You can get to the hall by train.

From Umeda Station, take the Midosuji subway line one stop to Yodoyabashi Station. Walk north and the orange neo-Renaissance architecture of Osaka City Central Public Hall will quickly come into view. The orange neo-Renaissance architecture of Osaka City Central Public Hall will quickly come into view.

The Meiji and Taisho periods (1868-1926) were a time when Japan was undergoing complete transformation. Architects during this period adopted Western styles, and a handful of these beautiful buildings are still standing in Japan, including this hall.

The Osaka City Central Public Hall is surrounded by many pleasant landmarks. Expect to spend two to three hours in Nakanoshima exploring the hall, the adjacent park, and the National Museum of Art, Osaka .