Attractions in Go Umeda

Twin-tower observatory in Oyodo. Kuchu Teien (Floating Garden) at 173 m. Adults ¥2,000, children ¥500. Hours 09:30–22:30, last entry 22:00. Dedicated 3F gate only.

City park on the old Umeda freight yard, north of JR Osaka. South Park lawn and fountain, North Park trees. Always open. Office 06-6136-4776, 09:00–17:30. Lawn rest days are posted.

Sonezaki ujigami, known as Ohatsu Tenjin from Chikamatsu’s Sonezaki Shinju. Grounds 06:00–24:00. Office 09:00–18:00. Flea market 1st Friday (not January) and 3rd Sunday.

Japan’s first children’s museum, next to Ogimachi Park. 09:30–17:00, last entry 16:15. Closed 2nd and 3rd Mondays (August: 4th Monday) and 28 Dec–2 Jan. Adults ¥1,500, ages 6–15 ¥800, 3–5 ¥500, under 3 free, 65+ ¥700.

Shrine of Sugawara no Michizane at Tenjinbashi 2-chome. Tenjin Festival 24–25 July is Osaka’s summer peak. Phone 06-6353-0025. Walk from Minamimorimachi through Tenjinbashisuji.

City park in Ogimachi, Kita-ku. Large slides, summer pool, fountain. Always open. Park centre 06-4709-0010, weekdays 09:00–17:30. Kids Plaza Osaka sits next door.