Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka

Name: Sumiyoshi-ku
Address: Osaka, Japan

#113 among attractions in Osaka

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Sumiyoshi-ku is one of 24 wards of Osaka, Japan. It is located on the southern part of the Uemachi Plateau, in the southernmost part of Osaka City, and is separated from Sakai City's Sakai-ku and Kita-ku by the Yamato River. There are six rail lines, and three main thoroughfares - Abiko-Suji, Abeno-Suji and Nagai Koen-Dori, which runs east-west and connects the area with the port to the west. The northern part of Sumiyoshi-ku is a residential area which is a continuation of the southern part of Abeno-ku. The Tezukayama 1-Chome neighbourhood in Abeno-ku, and Tezukayama-naka and Tezukayama-nishi neighbourhoods in Sumiyoshi-ku are upper-class residential areas. South of this, around the Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, are the Sumiyoshi and Kamisumiyoshi neighbourhoods, home to many long established local families. Surrounding these are the middle-class residential neighbourhoods of Shimizugaoka, Suminoe, Oriono, Dairyo, Minamisumiyoshi, Yamanouchi, and Nagai, which lies at the eastern end of the ward. Sumiyoshi-ku is home to about 157,000 residents, and has a population density of 16,800 people per square kilometer. ()

Local name: 住吉区 Area: 3.63 mi²Coordinates: 34°36'14"N, 135°30'4"E

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南大阪 (住吉区)Osaka Japan

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Sumiyoshi-ku – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nagai Stadium, Museum of Natural History, Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Sumiyoshi-taisha.

1.2 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Nagai Stadium, Osaka
31 min walk • Nagai Stadium, a distinguished sports venue in Osaka, Japan, stands as a beacon for athletic events and cultural gatherings. Originally opened in 1964, this stadium has undergone several renovations, the most significant of which was in preparation for the 2002 FIFA...
1.3 miE
Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
Museum of Natural History, Osaka
33 min walk • The Osaka Museum of Natural History, nestled in the vibrant city of Osaka, Japan, stands as an educational beacon for those interested in the natural world. This esteemed institution is dedicated to the exploration and preservation of the rich biodiversity of the...
1.2 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Osaka
31 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Osaka, Japan, Yodoko Sakura Stadium emerges as a modern colosseum dedicated to the sports enthusiasts of the region. As a premier sports venue, it stands as a testament to Osaka's commitment to fostering athletic excellence and community...
0.8 miNW
Storied shrine with a tranquil garden
Sumiyoshi-taisha, Osaka
21 min walk • Sumiyoshi-taisha, also known as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is the main shrine of all the Sumiyoshi shrines in Japan.
1.2 miNE
Expansive scenic area for recreation
Nagai Park, Osaka
32 min walk • Nagai Park is a large sports complex located in Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka. Its facilities include three multipurpose sports stadia, including 50,000-seat Nagai Stadium, a baseball field, Nagai Botanical Garden, which boasts over 1,000 species of trees and flowers, a swimming pool and gymnasium, and a tract of preserved local forest.
0.9 miNW
Park
Sumiyoshi Park, Osaka
23 min walk • Sumiyoshi Park is an Osaka prefectural park in Hamaguchi-higashi Itchome, Suminoe-ku, Osaka, Japan. It was registered by Osaka Prefecture in 1873 with Hamadera Park in Nishi-ku, Sakai, and is the oldest park in Osaka.
1.2 miNE
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Nagai Botanical Garden, Osaka
32 min walk • The Nagai Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in the southeast corner of Nagai Park, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, Japan. An admission fee is charged.
0.9 miS
Universities and schools
Osaka City University, Osaka
24 min walk • Osaka City University, abbreviated to Ichidai or Shidai, is a public university in Japan. It is located in Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka. It is one of the most prestigious universities in Japan regarding Applied Linguistics. The university will merge with Osaka Prefecture University to form Osaka Metropolitan University in April 2022.
1 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Saneiwork Sumiyoshi Sports Center, Osaka
26 min walk • Saneiwork Sumiyoshi Sports Center is an arena in Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, Japan. It is the former home arena of the Osaka Evessa of the B.League, Japan's professional basketball league.
1.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Osaka Nagai Second Stadium, Osaka
30 min walk • The Yanmar Field Nagai is an athletics stadium, also used as the support stadium for the Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Nagai Park, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, Japan. The Aid Stadium, occasionally called The Second Nagai Stadium allows the bigger stadium to host world class athletic events. It seats 15,000 with overflow room on a grass hill.
0.7 miNW
Modernist architecture
Row House in Sumiyoshi, Osaka
18 min walk • Row House in Sumiyoshi, also called Azuma House, is a personal residence in Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, Japan. It was designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando in his early career.

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Which popular attractions are close to Sumiyoshi-ku?

Nearby attractions include Row House in Sumiyoshi, Osaka (18 min walk), Sumiyoshi-taisha, Osaka (21 min walk), Sumiyoshi Park, Osaka (23 min walk), Osaka City University, Osaka (24 min walk).

How to get to Sumiyoshi-ku by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sumiyoshi-ku:

Bus

三稜中学校 • Lines: 65 (6 min walk)
沢の町 • Lines: 65 (8 min walk)

Train

Sawanochō (7 min walk)
Abikomae (9 min walk)

Tram

Anryumachi • Lines: Hn (16 min walk)
Hosoigawa • Lines: Hn (18 min walk)

Metro

Abiko • Lines: M (20 min walk)
Nagai • Lines: M (21 min walk)