Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Osaka
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 1.5-2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:30-17:00 · Last entry 16:30; closed Mondays, over New Year and during exhibition changeovers
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Collection exhibition JPY 300 · Free Admission: Free for high school and under · Special exhibitions cost JPY 1,000-1,800; the Osaka Amazing Pass covers the collection show
- Address
- 1-82 Chausuyama-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka 543-0063, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.6560, 135.5040
Introduction
Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts opened in 1936 on the former Chausuyama estate donated by the Sumitomo family; Chuta Ito's neoclassical colonnade is still the most dignified building in Tennoji Park. After a two-and-a-half-year renovation it reopened on 1 March 2025, with brighter galleries and a clearer route while keeping the pre-war central hall and corridors. Its 8,000-plus works are anchored by the Chinese painting and calligraphy collection of Osaka merchant Abe Fusajiro, a coherent run from Song and Yuan landscape to Ming and Qing literati art, alongside Japanese screen paintings and tea utensils, Buddhist sculpture from Asuka to Kamakura, and lacquer and metalwork. The collection show costs just JPY 300, with special exhibitions priced separately. A side door leads into Tennoji Park, with Shitenno-ji to the north and Tsutenkaku and Shinsekai to the south, making an easy half-day cultural walk.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:30-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Friday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30-17:00 |
Last entry 16:30; closed Mondays, over New Year and during exhibition changeovers
Ticket Information
| Adult | Collection exhibition JPY 300 |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | Free for high school and under |
Special exhibitions cost JPY 1,000-1,800; the Osaka Amazing Pass covers the collection show
Transportation
8-10 min from JR or subway Tennoji Station
12 min from Kintetsu Osaka-Abenobashi
Paid parking around Tennoji Park
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts?
Monday: 09:30-17:00; Tuesday: 09:30-17:00; Wednesday: 09:30-17:00; Thursday: 09:30-17:00; Friday: 09:30-17:00; Saturday: 09:30-17:00; Sunday: 09:30-17:00; Last entry 16:30; closed Mondays, over New Year and during exhibition changeovers
How much is the admission for Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts?
Adult: Collection exhibition JPY 300; Free Admission: Free for high school and under; Special exhibitions cost JPY 1,000-1,800; the Osaka Amazing Pass covers the collection show
How long should I spend at Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts?
A typical visit takes 1.5-2 hours.
How do I get to Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts?
Subway: 8-10 min from JR or subway Tennoji Station; Bus: 12 min from Kintetsu Osaka-Abenobashi; Driving/Parking: Paid parking around Tennoji Park
