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Osaka prefectural nakanoshima library
Opened in 1904 as osaka's first library, thanks to a donation from the sumitomo family. designed by son'ichi noguchi, the facade resembles a greek temple, while the central hall is like a church. in 1922, wings were added, designed by yutaka hidaka, resulting in the current building. natural light pours in through stained glass from the dome ceiling of the central hall. the main building and both wings are designated as important national cultural properties.
Facility photos
Photo courtesy of osaka prefectural nakanoshima libraryBasic information
| Business hours | Monday to friday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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| Address | 1-2-10 nakanoshima, kita-ku, osaka city |
| TEL | 06-6203-0474 |
| Access | Get off at hankyu osaka umeda station and walk approximately 1.4km south. |
| Closed | Closed on sundays, public holidays, the second thursday of march, june, and october, and during the new year holidays. |
| WEB | https://www.library.pref.osaka.jp/site/nakato/
※Some links may only be in Japanese. |