Recommended Learning Spots in Osaka City for Both Kids and Adults – Perfect for Choosing Summer Vacation Research Project Themes!

Finally, the summer holiday coming to an end. We think that many parents want their kids to have some enriching experiences that contribute to their growth. This time, we’re going to introduce 3 learning spots in Osaka City with good accessibility. When you visit cultural centers and museums, you might find interesting themes and discover new horizons. Among the featured facilities, there are plenty of highlights that cater to all ages, from adults to children. They also offer great photo opportunities, so it is recommended to enjoy capturing memorable moments while sightseeing

Ando Tadao’s Notable Architectural Facility. Nakanoshima Children’s Book Forest – A Interesting Place for Adults and Children to Experience the Charm of Books

Nakanoshima Children’s Book Forest opened in Nakanoshi in 2020 as a cultural facility for children. Here, lending books is not available, but it’s a facility where you can freely touch and encounter the charm of books. Priority is given to advance reservations (while some days allow admission on a first-come, first-served basis), so we recommend making early reservations. Please pay attention to the unique architecture of famous Japanese architect Tadao Ando, which skillfully incorporated exposed concrete, lights, and shadow. The bookshelves that cover the entire wall from the 1st to 3rd floors are a masterpiece! It’s also a great place to take photogenic pictures. The displayed books are accessible in the lower row, allowing visitors to pick them up and read them. It’s also good for children during summer vacation to find topics for reading impressions. There are many unusual books that cannot be found in general libraries, so try to find your favorites. The facility offers plenty of reading spaces, including the grand staircase and sofas, where you can enjoy reading in your best position.

Opening Hours	9:30AM – 5:00PM　Closed on Mondays
Address	1-1-28 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Access	5 min. walk from Hotel Gracery Osaka Namba to Metro Namba Station on the Midosuji Line, then a 6 min. train ride to Yodoyabashi Station, and an 8 min. walk from there
URL	https://kodomohonnomori.osaka/en/

Recommended for Creating a Learning Experience – Osaka Science Museum, Where You Can Engage with Space and Science.

Osaka Science Museum is a large science museum located in Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka. One of its great features is free admission for junior high school students and younger. This museum has an exhibit with the theme of “Space and Energy”, and there are many unusual devices such as thermography that make you want to stop and touch them. If you find an exhibit that interests you, the resident staff will be happy to explain it to you. Why not start by experiencing the wonders of science and becoming curious about it? It’s also perfect for finding a theme for free research during summer vacation. The facility also has a planetarium (extra charge) is the world’s largest dome screen. You can enjoy a beautiful starry sky that is as close to the real thing as possible.

Opening Hours	9:30AM – 5:00PM　（Closed on Monday / There are irregular holidays according to the opening calendar https://www.sci-museum.jp/osaka-science-museum/
Address	4-2-1 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Access	3 min. walk from Hotel Gracery Osaka Namba to Metro Namba Station on the Midosuji Line, then a 6 min. train ride to Higobashi Station, and a 6 min. from there
URL	https://www.sci-museum.jp/osaka-science-museum/

Time Travel 1300 Years Back! Osaka Museum of History – Learn History with Having Fun

The Osaka Museum of History was built on the ruins of Naniwa Palace, where the capital was once located. This is a museum that exhibits the history of Osaka by period. Admission is free for junior high school students and younger. You can feel the development and transition of Osaka realistically while looking at materials such as dioramas, models, and excavated items that reproduce the times. On the 10th floor, life-size reproduction of the Naniwa Palace from the Nara period, offering visitors an opportunity to experience the state of the Imperial Court from about 1,300 years ago. Also, pay attention to colorful costumes and accessories. Please feel the solemn atmosphere of the beautiful vermillion palace. The 9th floor is medieval and early modern times, and the 7th floor is from the Taisho era to the Showa era. Walking through the diorama of each era makes you feel like you are traveling through time. There are also plenty of photo spots, so you can experience history while having fun, and it invites children who are unfamiliar with history.

Opening Hours	9:30AM – 5:00PM（Closed on Tuesday）
Address	4-1-32 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Prefecture
Access	3 min. walk from Hotel Gracery Osaka Namba to Metro Namba Station on the Yotsubashi Line, then a 3 min. train ride to Tanimachi 4-chome Station, and a 6 min. walk from there
URL	https://www.osakamushis.jp/eng/index.html