Tennoji Park & Keitakuen Garden

Overview

Tennoji Park is a sprawling central Osaka park combining the Keitakuen Japanese garden, Tennoji Zoo, the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts, and lush green spaces near the spiritual grounds of Shitennoji Temple.

Highlights

• Keitakuen Garden: A beautiful traditional Japanese garden with a pond, tea house, and seasonal plantings.
• Tennoji Zoo: One of Japan's oldest zoos (1915) with 230 species.
• Green Oasis: A welcome respite from urban Osaka.

History

The park was established in 1909, built around the Keitakuen garden which was donated by a local businessman. The zoo opened in 1915 and has been continuously popular since.

Visitor Tips

• Garden Fee: The Keitakuen garden charges a small (¥150) entry fee.
• Combine with Shinsekai: The park borders Shinsekai, making a natural combined visit.
• Duration: 1–1.5 hours.