Namba Parks in Osaka

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Facts & Figures

Namba Parks is a shopping and office complex. This includes 1 story underground and 8 stories above ground with a beautiful and amazing rooftop garden. CNN ranked this place in the Top Ten of aerial gardens in the world.  Explore Ryokans in Osaka >
Ryokans are the perfect way to discover old Japanese culture and traditions. Of course you can shop till you drop there (120 shops belong to the complex), but the hightlight is really the rooftop garden which stretches over 8 floors. You will find there waterfalls, trees, cliffs, canyons, lawns, ponds, flower fields and much more. It is my must-see recommendation for you in Osaka.

• Namba Parks Garden:
• Opening Hours: - 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
• Closed: - never, open the whole year
• Admission Fee: - free

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History

Namba Parks was built at the property of the former Osaka baseball stadium. The whole project was developed by Jon Jerde of The Jerde Partnerships. Namba Parks opened its doors in 2003. So far the project has received many awards for its outstanding design and beauty. In 2009 it was one of the winners of the Urban Land Institute’s Awards of Excellence for Asia Pacific competition.

Sightseeing spots

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Rooftop Garden - Take a break at this amazing place.

Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)

July

Tenjin Matsuri Festival (24th till 25th)
Osaka’s greatest traditional festival (over 1000 years old) and ranked as one of the top 3 festivals in Japan. Enjoy spectecular processions on land and in the water, great fireworks and a unique atmosphere created by the traditional costumes and music. My must-see recommendation for you.