Nakanoshima

Whole view of Nakanoshima from the east in spring
Night view of Nakanoshima

Nakanoshima (中之島) is a 3 km long and 50 hectares narrow sandbank in Kita-ku, Osaka city, Japan, that divides the Kyū-Yodo into the Tosabori and Dōjima rivers. Many governmental and commercial offices (including the city hall of Osaka), museums and other cultural facilities are located on Nakanoshima.

History

Nakanoshima and its park, part of which is seen towards the left in the central delta. The first building at the extreme left in the delta is the public hall, followed in order toward the right by the city public library, the city hall and the Osaka branch of the Bank of Japan. The street in front of the bank is part of the Midosuji Boulevard -- 1930.

Landmarks and architecture

Osaka City Hall in Nakanoshima
Osaka City Central Public Hall

(from east to west)

Cultural facilities

Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka

(from east to west)

Transportation

Train

Pedestrian road

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Nakanoshima | Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism Organization (Official Site)". Travel Japan. Japan National Tourism Organization. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
  2. ↑ "大阪・中之島観光ガイド | レトロ建築とアート、水辺を楽しむ散策スポット" [Nakanoshima Osaka Sightseeing Guide | Retro Architecture, Art, and Waterfront Stroll Spots]. Osaka info. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
  3. 1 2 Toby, Ronald P. (1999-07-26). "Map, Population, Earthquake, & Industry". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
  4. ↑ "A Guide to the Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library". Osaka Prefectural Library (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-03-12.
  5. ↑ "Festivalhall". Festival Hall. 2022-04-10. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
  6. ↑ The National Museum of Art. "The National Museum of Art, Osaka". The National Museum of Art. Retrieved 2026-03-12.

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