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Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters

📍 3-1-11 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0001, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Osaka
Category
Square & Landmark
Duration
20-30 minutes
Address
3-1-11 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0001, Japan
Coordinates
34.6860, 135.5170

Introduction

The Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters stands in Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, near Osaka Castle and the Naniwa Palace Ruins Park, as the prefecture's police hub. Its front plaza hosts public-safety exhibits, a museum-like open space introducing Osaka's police organisation and disaster preparedness, freely viewable from outside; the building interior is not open to visitors. Together with the Naniwa Palace Ruins Park and the Osaka Museum of History in the Otemae area, it fits a historic walk on the city's east side.

✨ Highlights

1
Police HQ
The prefecture's police headquarters in Otemae.
2
Plaza Exhibits
Front plaza shows traffic safety, free to view.
3
Safety Education
A museum-like space on policing and disaster prep.
4
By Naniwa Ruins
Next to Naniwa Palace Ruins Park, historic.
5
Exterior Only
Only the outside and plaza open; interior closed.
6
East-Side Stop
With Osaka Castle and the history museum in Otemae.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：3-1-11 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka.
→Time Needed：20-30 minutes for the exterior.
→When Open：Plaza and exterior any time; interior closed.
→Cost：Free.
→Access：Tanimachi 4-chome 5 min, Morinomiya 10 min.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday00:00-23:59
Tuesday00:00-23:59
Wednesday00:00-23:59
Thursday00:00-23:59
Friday00:00-23:59
Saturday00:00-23:59
Sunday00:00-23:59

Building interior closed to visitors; plaza and exterior viewable; nearby Naniwa ruins park open all day

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free AdmissionExterior and plaza exhibits free

Building interior not open to visitors

Transportation

Subway

5 min from Tanimachi 4-chome subway, 10 min from Morinomiya JR

Note

Pairs with Naniwa Palace Ruins Park and Osaka Museum of History

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters?

Monday: 00:00-23:59; Tuesday: 00:00-23:59; Wednesday: 00:00-23:59; Thursday: 00:00-23:59; Friday: 00:00-23:59; Saturday: 00:00-23:59; Sunday: 00:00-23:59; Building interior closed to visitors; plaza and exterior viewable; nearby Naniwa ruins park open all day

How much is the admission for Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters?

Free Admission: Exterior and plaza exhibits free; Building interior not open to visitors

How long should I spend at Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters?

A typical visit takes 20-30 minutes.

How do I get to Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters?

Subway: 5 min from Tanimachi 4-chome subway, 10 min from Morinomiya JR