Taishō-ku, Osaka

Name: Taishō-ku
Address: Osaka, Japan

#201 among attractions in Osaka

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Taishō is one of 24 wards of Osaka, Japan. As of October 1, 2006, the ward has an estimated population of 72,742 and the total area is 9.43 km². Taisho is surrounded by canals and it is named after the Taisho bridge, a main bridge built in Taishō period. One fourth of residents has their roots in Okinawa Prefecture, and there are many stores associated with Okinawan culture and Okinawan cuisine in Taisho. ()

Local name: 大正区 Area: 3.64 mi²Coordinates: 34°39'2"N, 135°28'12"E

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ベイエリア (大正区)Osaka Japan

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

Nearby attractions include: Namba, Kyocera Dome Osaka, Tsūtenkaku, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium.

2.1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Namba, Osaka
55 min walk • Namba is a bustling district in the heart of Osaka, Japan, known as a premier shopping destination for both locals and tourists alike. Famous for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse shopping options, Namba encompasses several shopping centers, each with its own unique...
1.3 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Kyocera Dome Osaka, Osaka
35 min walk • Kyocera Dome Osaka stands as a testament to Japan's passion for sports and entertainment, located in the bustling city of Osaka. This expansive multi-purpose stadium, with its distinctive dome-shaped roof, has become an iconic feature of the city's skyline since its...
2 miE
Iconic tower with an observation deck
Tsūtenkaku, Osaka
53 min walk • Rising proudly in the heart of Osaka's Shinsekai district, Tsūtenkaku, known affectionately as the "Tower Reaching Heaven," is a well-known landmark and a symbol of the city's resilience and modernity. This iconic structure stands at a height of 103 meters and offers...
1.8 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka
47 min walk • The Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, known as Edion Arena Osaka for sponsorship reasons, stands as a testament to the city's passion for sports and entertainment. This multifunctional indoor arena, located in the bustling heart of Osaka, Japan, is a hub for a wide variety...
1.4 miNW
Tower
Osaka Bay Tower, Osaka
37 min walk • The Osaka Bay Tower, also known as ORC 1, is a mixed-use, mainly hotel and office, skyscraper in the Osaka Resort City 200 building complex located in the Minato-ku ward of Osaka, Japan. Completed in March 1993, it stands at 200 m tall, with the top floor located at 188.7 m.
1 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Liberty Osaka, Osaka
26 min walk • Liberty Osaka is a museum dedicated to human rights situated in Naniwa-ku, a ward in south Osaka City.
2 miNE
Skyscraper, Shopping centre, Shopping
Namba Parks, Osaka
51 min walk • Namba Parks is an office and shopping complex located in Namba-naka Nichome, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Japan, the south of Namba Station on Nankai Railway.
1.9 miW
Bridge
Minato Bridge, Osaka
48 min walk • The Minato Bridge is a double-deck cantilever truss bridge in Osaka, Japan; upper deck is for Hanshin Expressway Route 16 Osakako Line, and lower deck is Route 5 Bayshore Line. It opened in 1974.
1.5 miNW
Park
Yahataya Park, Osaka
39 min walk • The Yahataya Sports Park Center also known as Yahataya Park is a park in Osaka, Japan It was established in April 1923 as the city athletic field which hosted the 1923 Far Eastern Championship Games. It later became a venue for international trade fairs.
1.4 miN
Skyscraper
Osaka Resort City 200, Osaka
37 min walk • The Osaka Resort City 200 is a building complex in the Minato-ku ward of Osaka, Japan. Completed in March 1993, it consists of four blocks, including the Osaka Bay Tower, the height of which in meters is referenced in the complex's name.
1.3 miN
Theater, Concert hall, Concerts and shows
Orix Theater, Osaka
35 min walk • The Orix Theater is a 2,400-seat concert hall in Nishi-ku, Osaka, Japan. Artists that performed in the main hall include Black Sabbath, Kiss, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Whitesnake, Robin Trower, Rainbow, Queen, Santana, The Jackson 5, James Brown, UFO, Iron Maiden, Red Velvet and NCT 127.