National Museum of Art, Osaka

The National Museum of Art, Osaka (‘—§‘Û”üpŠÙ, Kokuritsu Kokusai Bijutsukan) occupies two underground floors on Nakanoshima Island in central Osaka. The museum focuses on Japanese and foreign contemporary art with exhibitions from the museum's collection and special exhibitions.
The museum's current building was opened in 2007 and was designed to represent the growth and shape of a bamboo plant. The facility was formerly housed in the Expo Museum of Fine Arts, built for the Osaka Expo in 1970.
Getting there and around
The National Museum of Art is located on Nakanoshima Island directly adjacent to the Osaka Science Museum. Take the Yotsubashi Subway Line to Higobashi Station, from where the museum can be reached in a 5-10 minute walk. Nakanoshima Station on the Keihan Nakanoshima Line is even closer.
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Hours and Fees
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Admission ends 30 minutes before closing
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Hotels around Osaka
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Kaneyoshi RyokanA modern Japanese inn in Dotombori. the center of Osaka. 2 subway stations nearby. Close to many shops and Osaka Castle.View siteSponsored
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Guest House YadomaruSet in Osaka and within 500 metres of Tempozan Ferris Wheel, Guest House Yadomaru has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Built in 2017, this 1-star guest house is within 3.1 km of Isoji Central Park and 3.2 km of Minato Kumin Centre. Hirao Park is 5.8 km from the guest house and Aeon Mall Osaka Dome City is 5.8 km away. At the guest house the rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom. Ansei Earthquake Tsunami Monument is 6.3 km from Guest House Yadomaru, while Universal Studios Japan is 6.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com
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Guesthouse Ten-roku - Female OnlyAttractively set in Osaka, Guesthouse Ten-roku - Female Only features air-conditioned rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Popular points of interest nearby include Tsunashikiten Shrine Otabisha, Hankyu Men's Osaka and Taiy?-ji Temple. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. All guest rooms in the guest house are fitted with a coffee machine and an iPad. The rooms have a shared bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. Popular points of interest near Guesthouse Ten-roku - Female Only include Seibi Park, Toyosaki Shrine and Catholic Osaka Umeda Church. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com
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Hotel 88 ShinsaibashiHotel 88 Shinsaibashi is an 8-minute walk from OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal) and a 10-minute walk from Namba Station. Glico Man Sign is a 4-minute walk from the property. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Featuring modern d?cor, all rooms come with air conditioning and heating facilities, a flat-screen TV and pajamas. Private bathroom includes a bath, walk-in shower, hairdryer, toilet with an electronic bidet and free toiletries. Free luggage storage is available at the 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy billiards at the property. There is a drinks vending machine, and laundry service can be arranged. Tsutenkaku and Shinsekai shopping street are a 16-minute train ride away. Osaka Itami Airport is a 45-minute drive from Hotel 88 Shinsaibashi.View on Booking.com
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Citadines Namba OsakaCitadines Namba Osaka has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Osaka. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and 300 metres from Nipponbashi Catholic Church. All rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room is fitted with a kettle, while some rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a stovetop. At Citadines Namba Osaka the rooms include bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Citadines Namba Osaka include Nipponbashi Park, Komyo-ji Temple and Shinko-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 22 km from the hotel.View on Booking.com
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HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi3-star accommodation, HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi is located in central Osaka, 600 metres from Dotonbori River and the Ebisu Tower Ferris Wheel, 700 metres from popular music and shopping district America Village. Conveniently located in the Chuo Ward, the hotel is situated 2.4 km from Shinsekai. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk with multi-lingual staff. Free WiFi is available at the hotel. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and desk. Free toiletries and rain shower are provided in all rooms, while certain rooms feature a bathtub. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the hotel. Traditional locations such as Shitennoji Temple and Kuromon Ichiba Market are within 2.5 km from the hotel. Osaka Itami Airport and Kansai International Airport are both less than a one-hour train ride from HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi.View on Booking.com
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HOTEL THE LEBEN OSAKAWell set in the centre of Osaka, HOTEL THE LEBEN OSAKA provides American breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Popular points of interest near the hotel include TKP Shinsaibashi Ekimae Conference Center, Stage Ku and Shinsaibashi Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 21 km from HOTEL THE LEBEN OSAKA.View on Booking.com
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MIMARU OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI WESTFeaturing 4-star accommodation, MIMARU OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI WEST is situated in Osaka, 600 metres from Namba Shrine and less than 1 km from Samuhara Shrine. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is 400 metres from Kokoni Sunaba Ariki Monument, and within 1.9 km of the city centre. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the hotel rooms include a private bathroom and bed linen. Popular points of interest near MIMARU OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI WEST include Manpuku-ji Temple, Wakoji Temple and Orange Street. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com
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MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi NorthFeaturing 4-star accommodation, MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi North is located in Osaka, 500 metres from TKP Shinsaibashi Ekimae Conference Center and 600 metres from Shinsaibashi Station. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is 500 metres from Stage Ku, and within 2.3 km of the city centre. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the hotel every room is equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. Popular points of interest near MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi North include Namba Shrine, Nipponbashi Monument and Zojugoi Yasuidoton Dobokukiko Monument. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 21 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com
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LIBER HOTEL AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPANLIBER HOTEL AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Osaka Bay district of Osaka. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and ticket service, along with free WiFi. The hotel has a garden and provides a terrace. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. All units will provide guests with a fridge. A continental breakfast is available daily at LIBER HOTEL AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN. Universal Studios Japan is 3.1 km from the accommodation, while Tempozan Ferris Wheel is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 22 km from LIBER HOTEL AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN.View on Booking.com
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Miyako City Osaka HommachiWell set in the centre of Osaka, Miyako City Osaka Hommachi provides ? la carte breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Stage Ku. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Miyako City Osaka Hommachi features certain units with city views, and rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. At Miyako City Osaka Hommachi you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, international and European cuisine. A halal option can also be requested. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Nanba Betsuin Temple, Namba Shrine and Shinsaibashi Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 20 km from Miyako City Osaka Hommachi.View on Booking.com
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