Osaka Museum of History
Osaka Museum of History
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Monday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jurokro
62 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Very nicely prepared and interesting museum, but the English translations are often extremely small print. We were lucky that it was quite empty, otherwise you certainly wouldn't have been able to read some of it. There were also some very large time jumps between the periods on display.
The view of the castle is definitely worth it.
With the additional exhibition you have to be a bit careful, we were caught off guard at the box office, had not looked before what it is currently, but assumed that it will already be something historic. In the end it was an exhibition by a Japanese painter..
The view of the castle is definitely worth it.
With the additional exhibition you have to be a bit careful, we were caught off guard at the box office, had not looked before what it is currently, but assumed that it will already be something historic. In the end it was an exhibition by a Japanese painter..
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Written October 30, 2024
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Martina1888
Inverness, UK505 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
The museum is located near Osaka Castle and combined tickets can be purchased. The exhibitions are easy to navigate and there are some English descriptions as well. You have a great view over Osaka Castle and the surrounding area. What I loved most about the museum were the detailed miniatures of various time periods and areas.
Written September 19, 2023
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Emi
Auckland, New Zealand13 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I really enjoyed my visit to this museum, the miniatures and life-size recreations are beautiful and the exhibits are fun. While there is minimal English signage there is enough to explain the exhibits and displays so. I would definitely recommend visiting this place if you are in Osaka.
Written November 20, 2023
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Chris R
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Oct 2024 • Couples
I was shocked at the lack of coverage of WW2. I missed it entirely & my wife saw just vague references. Our guide on a earlier bike tour had much more information about it. Central Osaka was totally destroyed by US bombing and this greatly changed the nature of the city. Before WW2 there were many more canals, after the war they were replaced by roads. But more importantly Japanese people will not get to learn from history if they are not taught it. Why was the Emperor considered a God? What effect did his renouncing this at the surrender have on Japan, Shinto, etc. The WW2 has impacted every aspect of modern Japan and it is disappointing to see it ignored.
Written October 13, 2024
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jpatto26
Blue Mountains, Australia357 contributions
May 2023
The museum provides a fascinating insight into the History of Osaka from the 7th Century to the modern era. Situated by the Castle it helps explain the turbulent history of that building. A very modern museum that is easy to navigate and most definitely worth a visit.
Written July 18, 2023
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TheOExpress🏴🇭🇰
Hong Kong, China6,158 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
…but when it’s at its best, it’s amazing. The miniature and life-sized recreations of areas of old Osaka on (I think) floors 7 and 9 were wonderful to look at and wander round. Utterly fantastic views of Osaka Castle too.
Written January 21, 2023
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Janet L
203 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
A combined ticket with castle expands awareness of historical changes in this area. Dioramas are well done. I used the English wand for added cost though some signage is also in English. Altogether it was very affordable and not overwhelming. Four floors to see, from prehistory into 20th Century.
Written April 23, 2023
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Tc voyageur
Fairfield, CT158 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Nice exhibits and wonderful view of castle.
Limited English description
Audio guide narration is painful. Slow reading of a document, section numbers and headings included. Arggghh.
No wifi.
Probably fine for a Japanese audience but wasted opportunity for foreign visitors.
Limited English description
Audio guide narration is painful. Slow reading of a document, section numbers and headings included. Arggghh.
No wifi.
Probably fine for a Japanese audience but wasted opportunity for foreign visitors.
Written August 19, 2023
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Cldyr
165 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
The permanent exhibits were interesting & gave me information that I never knew about Osaka esp in terms of the earlier civilizations because its never talked about. Wonderful dioramas & depiction of life in Osaka.
Needs to improve on having more english descriptions please. Would love to read and soak up all the information per item displayed but I could not do so since they were mostly in Japanese & I unfortunately do not speak or read the language.
The viewing deck also gave a wonderful vantage of the Osaka Castle
Needs to improve on having more english descriptions please. Would love to read and soak up all the information per item displayed but I could not do so since they were mostly in Japanese & I unfortunately do not speak or read the language.
The viewing deck also gave a wonderful vantage of the Osaka Castle
Written October 27, 2024
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Abovetheclouds
2,488 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
This is very interesting to learn about Osaka and it's history. Located by the Castle and you can easily combine the two. Easy to navigate and well laid out. Highly recommend if you want to learn more. Building is huge. Good to do on a rainy day, like I did. Check the website for opening hours.
Written June 7, 2023
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Hi! Where exactly do you buy the combined tickets for the Museum and Osaka Castle? I read you buy the Osaka Castle ticket in a machine just by the entrance. Is it the same for the museum? Thanks!
Written October 2, 2017
Hi! I bought ours at the ticket kiosk for the castle. It looks like you can purchase at the museum as well. I guess it just depends on which you want to visit first. Have a GREAT time!!
Written October 2, 2017
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