Osaka Museum of Living Now and Then

Learn more about life in Osaka from the Edo period to modern times

A museum with the theme of "the history and culture of housing." Located inside the Housing Information Center Building, it is divided into an Edo period floor (9th floor) and a Meiji, Taisho, and Showa floor (8th floor). On the 9th floor, a life-size reproduction of Osaka's townscape from the Edo period is displayed. You can freely stroll through and photograph the faithfully reproduced townhouses and alleyways, experiencing firsthand what life in Osaka was like in the Edo period. At the "Modern Osaka Panorama Tour" on the 8th floor, models, videos, and documents are displayed of modern Osaka homes and lifestyles.
The photo shows a life-size reproduction of Osaka's Edo period streets (9th floor). You can freely stroll around.

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  On the central floor of the 8th floor, there is an exhibit of a panoramic map of Osaka City in 13, showing the entire city of Osaka.

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  The townhouse on the 9th floor has been faithfully recreated, even down to the interior, allowing you to learn about what life was like back then.

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  For those who want to enjoy Japanese culture even more, we recommend the "Kimono Experience." You can wear a kimono and stroll around the streets of the Edo period. It costs 1 yen per person for 30 minutes.

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  History witnessing XR experience content "Osaka Hyakusei"

  Set at the Sakaisuji intersection in Osaka, this virtual experience takes you back in time from the Edo period to the Reiwa era. Check the website for performance schedules and prices.

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