Peace Osaka, Osaka

Name: Peace Osaka
Address: 2-1 Osaka Castle Park, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-0002, Japan
Telephone: +81 6-6947-7208

#57 among attractions in Osaka

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Osaka International Peace Center, also known as Peace Osaka, is a peace museum established in August 1991 based in the city of Osaka, Japan. It focuses on the destruction of the city during World War II and the broader themes of the tragedy of war and the importance of peace. It is funded by Osaka city and Osaka Prefecture. ()

Local name: 大阪国際平和センター Coordinates: 34°40'54"N, 135°31'48"E

Address

2-1 Osaka Castle Park, Chuo-kuミナミ (中央区)Osaka 540-0002 Japan

Contact

+81 6-6947-7208

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Day trips

Peace Osaka – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Osaka Castle, Osaka Castle Park, Museum of History, Osaka-jō Hall.

0.4 miNW
Renowned, historic castle with a museum
Osaka Castle, Osaka
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~1780 ftN
Large urban park with gardens and a castle
Osaka Castle Park, Osaka
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0.5 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Museum of History, Osaka
14 min walk • The Museum of History in Osaka, Japan, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical narrative of the region. This modern institution, strategically located adjacent to Osaka Castle, provides a deep dive into the past, from ancient times to the...
0.5 miN
Music venue, Nightlife, Sport venue
Osaka-jō Hall, Osaka
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1.1 miNW
Park
Minami-Temma Park, Osaka
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~1260 ftNW
Historic Shinto shrine to Japanese ruler
Hōkoku Shrine, Osaka
7 min walk • Hōkoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, Japan. It is one of several Toyokuni shrines built in honor of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It is part of the Osaka Castle Park.
~1810 ftNW
Museum
Osaka City Museum, Osaka
9 min walk • Osaka City Museum is a former museum dedicated to the history of Ōsaka, Japan. Located in the former headquarters of the 4th Division of the Imperial Japanese Army in Osaka Castle Park, the ground floor opened to the public in December 1960, with the special exhibition Momoyama Culture.
1 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Fujita Art Museum, Osaka
25 min walk • The Fujita Art Museum is one of the largest private collections in the Kansai region. The collection was assembled by Fujita Denzaburō and his descendants. It was installed in a storehouse on the family property in Osaka.
1.4 miNW
Shinto shrine with a major July festival
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36 min walk • The Osaka Tenmangū Shrine is a Shinto shrine and one of Tenmangū founded in AD 949 in Osaka. The Tenjin Festival is held here annually from 24 July to 25 July.
0.6 miS
Temple
Sankō Shrine, Osaka
16 min walk • Sankō Shrine is a Shinto shrine on a hill named Mt. Sanada in Tennōji-ku, Osaka, Japan. It is notable for being the possible location of a legendary tunnel used during the 17th century Siege of Osaka.
0.4 miW
Memorial
Kyoikuto, Osaka
11 min walk • The Kyoikuto, or the Education Tower is a memorial tower located in Osaka Castle Park in Chuo Ward, Osaka City. It serves as a memorial for the victims of Muroto typhoon in 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Peace Osaka open?

Peace Osaka is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Peace Osaka?

Nearby attractions include Osaka Castle Bandshell, Osaka (3 min walk), Octopus stone, Osaka (4 min walk), Hōkoku Shrine, Osaka (7 min walk), Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine, Osaka (8 min walk).

How to get to Peace Osaka by public transport?

The nearest stations to Peace Osaka:

Metro

Morinomiya • Lines: C, N (4 min walk)
Tamatsukuri • Lines: N (13 min walk)

Train

Morinomiya (7 min walk)
Ōsakajōkōen (13 min walk)

Bus

Keihan Higashiguchi • Lines: 10, 31, 62 (22 min walk)
Katamachi • Lines: 10 (22 min walk)