Osaka

Important cultural property

Former Konishi Family Residence

Discover the Former Konishi Family Residence (Kyu-Konishi-ke Jutaku), an Important Cultural Property in Osaka's Doshomachi district. This 1903 merchant house features traditional machiya architecture, kura storehouses, and offers a rare glimpse into Meiji-era pharmaceutical merchant life. Free guided tours available by reservation.

Raigoji Temple Main Hall

Explore Raigo-ji Temple's 1732 main hall in Matsubara City, Osaka. This hidden gem of the Yuzu Nembutsu sect features Edo-period architecture, a 500-year-old sacred tree, and connections to samurai lords and Japanese royalty. A perfect off-the-beaten-path destination for cultural travelers.

Artifacts Excavated from the Amanmiyayama Tomb in Osaka

Discover the Important Cultural Property artifacts from Ama-Miyayama Kofun in Takatsuki, Osaka—including five bronze mirrors, one bearing the oldest dated inscription found in Japan (235 AD), possibly among the legendary "100 mirrors" gifted by Wei China to Queen Himiko of Yamatai.

Sword (inscribed Ono Shigeyoshi / Donated to the Treasure

Discover the Important Cultural Property katana by master swordsmith Ono Hankei, dedicated to Sumiyoshi Taisha by Shogun Tokugawa Hidetada in 1613. Learn about its history, craftsmanship, and how to visit this sacred treasure in Osaka.

Earthenware Vessel with a Lid and Stand

Discover the Lidded Bowl-Shaped Pottery with Stand, a designated cultural property from the Uriawari archaeological site in Osaka. Learn about its Yayoi-period origins, significance, and how to visit the Osaka Museum of History.

Aishu Kindergarten Building

Main Hall of Kasuga Shrine, a Subsidiary Shrine of

Main Hall of Sumiyoshi Shrine, a Subsidiary Shrine of

Izumianashi Shrine Main Hall

Izumi Inoue Shrine Grounds, Izumi Five Shrines Main Hall

Former Izumi Family Residence (formerly Located in Nose

Itsukushima Shrine Sub-Shrine Kasuga Shrine Main Hall

Iwanyuji Tahoto Pagoda

Eifukuji Temple

Eifukuji Temple

Eboshigata Hachiman Shrine Main Hall

Oebashi and Yodoyabashi

Osaka City Central Public Hall

Osaka Castle

Osaka Prefectural Library