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Tekijuku

Opened by physician and Dutch scholar Ogata Koan, a historic site that can be called the ancestor of Osaka University. The building, an important cultural property, is a two story town building of the Edo period. Valuable materials concerning medical and Dutch studies are on display.

Location
3-8, Kitahama 3-Chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka

Telephone
06-6231-1970

Open
10:00am-4:00pm

Closed
Monday (open if it is a national holiday), following day of a national holiday (open if it is Saturday, Sunday or a national holiday), and year-end and New Year holidays (December 28 through January 4)

Tekijuku

The Doshomachi Collection of Medical materials

In order to publicize and make use of theDoshomachi collection of old medical materials, the shrine office of the Sukunahikona Temple was opened to the public. We introduce in enjoyable and easy to understand displaysthe history of the town and the distribution of medicine.

Location
In Sukunahikona Temple Bldg, 3F and 4F
1-8, Doshomachi 2-Chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka

Telephone
06-6231-6958
FAX
06-6231-6970

Open
10:00am-4:00pm

Closed
Sunday Holidays Obon holidays (August 13 to 16) Year end holidays (December 28 to January 4)

The Doshucho Collection <b>of Medical materials

The Itoki Collection

A collection on display showing the transition inoffice styles during the Meiji, Taisho and early Showa periods. Fascinating content including the first domestically produced cash register Zeniaiki, stapler, safe and typewriter.

Location
Heiji Bldg 2F, 4-12, Hiranomachi 2-Chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka

Telephone
06-6223-3018

FAX
06-6201-1545

Open
10:00am-5:00pm (closed from noon to 1:00 pm)

Closed
Saturday, Sunday, national holidays, year-end and New year holidays and December 1

The Itoki Collection

Yuki Museum

The collection at the Yuki Museum comprises about 970 items of tea ceremony and kaiseki utensils including 11 important cultural properties and 3 important artistic properties. The display room finished with juraku walls is a space providing an oasis of peace in the big city.

Location
3-9, Hiranocho 3-Chome, Chuo-ku,Osaka

Telephone
06-6203-0188

Open
10:00am-4:30pm,First Friday of the month until 7.00am (Entrance untill30 minutes before closing.)

Closed
Monday (If a holiday next day), when display is changed

Yuki Museum

Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum

A permanent exhibit of Kamigata ukiyoe of the Edo period. Compared to Edo ukiyoe Kamigata ukiyoe are full of human feeling, the individual performers are depicted realistically, and dress is shown in detail with a modern elegance.

Location
6-4, Namba 1-Chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka

Telephone
06-6211-0303

FAX
06-6211-0393

Open
11:00am-6:00pm (last admission 5:30pm)

Closed
Monday (Following day if a holiday)

Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum

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Osaka Prefectural Kamigata Entertainment Collection (Wahha Kamigata)

Full of things that will bring back the old days and be great fun. On the fourth floor exhibition hall, look, listen, enjoy. The nostalgic world of Kamigata entertainment uses high technology and traditional art freely in its exhibits.

Kamigata Tei live performances Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from 2:30pm.

Location
(YES NAMBA Bldg.,) 12-7, Nambasemnichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka

Telephone
06-6631-0884

FAX
06-6636-1996

Open
11:00am-6:00pm (last admission 5:30pm)

Closed

Every Wednesday (following day if a holiday)

End and beginning of year Dec 27- Jan 1


Osaka Prefectural Kamigata <b>Entertainment Collection (Wahha Kamigata)

Sakura Art Museum

Paying tribute to the development of art education made by Sakura Crepas through their company business, this is a general exhibit of Crepas pictures, oils, water colors, and prints by representative Japanese artist of the Taisho and Showa periods.

Location
6-20, Morinomiyachuo 1-Chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka

Telephone
06-6910-8826

Open

10:00am-5:00pm

Closed
Year-end and New Year holidays Sunday and Monday for permanent collection exhibitions, and Monday for special exhibitions

Sakura Art Museum

Osaka International Peace Center (Peace Osaka)

A facility to let succeeding generations know about the tragedy of war and the preciousness of peace. The building shows that multi-lateral coexistence is the only foundation for peace, and is the principal is the main aim of the exhibit.

Click to go to the Peace Osaka website

Location

2-1, Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka

Telephone
06-6947-7208

FAX
06-6943-6080

Open

9:30am-5:00pm (entrance until 4:30pm)

Closed

Monday, following day of a national holiday, last day of every month, and year-end and New Year holidays (December 28 to January 4)

Osaka International Peace Center (Peace Osaka)

Osaka Museum of History

A dynamic visual introduction to the progress of Osaka City through full size reconstructions, models, and projections. In the intervals of changing the exhibits,one can see a panorama of Osaka Castle and Namba Shrine, and inspect and inspect actual ancient artifacts in the basement. Walk around, feel, consider. This is a spot to experience the history of Osaka City.

Click here to go to Osaka Historical Museum website

Location
1-32, Otemae 4-Chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka

Telephone
06-6946-5728

FAX
06-6946-2662

Open
9:30am-5:00pm (Entrance until 4:30pm) Open until 8:00pm on Fridays (Entrance until 7:30pm)

Closed
Closed Tuesday (Following day if a National holiday)

Year-end and New Year holidays (December 28 to January 4)


Osaka Museum of History

Osaka Contemporary Art Center

Established with the purpose of familiarizing as many people as possible with modern art and deepening their understanding of it. As well as holding planned exhibits to introduce the work of artists in a multi-lateral manner and exhibits to provide a place to scout for new talent, the gallery is also available on loan.

Location
North, South Hall Osaka-Fu Shinbetsukan, 1-43, Otemae 3-Chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka

Telephone
06-4790-8520

FAX
06-4790-8522

Open
10:00am-6:00pm
(Saturdays, Holidays 10:00am-4:00pm)

Closed
Sunday and year-end and New Year holidays

Osaka Contemporary Art Center

Osaka Castle Tenshukaku

Facilities completed with the big repairs of 1997, a model of the Golden Teahouse and a collection of about 8,000 items of historical interest. The 40 meter high observation platform looks in four directions affording a panorama of Osaka Castle and the City.

Click here to go to the Osaka Castle Tenshukaku website

Location
1-1, Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka

Telephone
06-6941-3044

FAX
06-6941-2197

Open
9:00am-5:00pm (last admission 4:30pm) The open hours are extended during the cherry-blossom season, the Golden Week, and the autumn special exhibition.

Closed
Closed: New Year Holidays (Dec 28 ? Jan 1)

Osaka Castle Tenshukaku

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