Experts' Choice Award Osaka Museum of History
What the experts agree on
Built atop Naniwa Palace ruins you can see through the floor, this museum traces Osaka's evolution from ancient times to the early 1900s through immersive hands-on exhibits, recreations, and archaeological displays that bring the city's mercantile
“Informative as it is enjoyable, the Osaka Museum of History immerses you in the city's history from pre-feudal times to the early 20th century.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "Your visit to this museum...[includes] a life-size recreation of the palace...hands-on exhibits, videos, and archeological displays highlighting Osaka's history as a major distribution center..." Full review
Lonely Planet "Built above the ruins of Naniwa Palace (c 650), visible through the ground floor, this museum tells Osaka's story from the era of this early palace to the early 20th century." Full review
Time Out "Take a break from Osaka’s street food and dive into the city’s past at the Osaka Museum of History. This ten-floor museum covers Osaka’s 1,400-year history from the courtesan days of the..." Full review
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