Senri River Embankment

In short

An embankment along the Senri River bordering the southern edge of Osaka International Airport, where you can experience the power of airplanes flying directly and closely overhead right before landing; it is also referred to as a "sacred ground for airplane photography." In 2019 (Reiwa 1), it received a "Certificate of Excellence" from "TripAdvisor," one of the world's largest travel websites. Toyonaka City is developing it, together with the adjacent Toyonaka Tsubasa Park "ma-zika," into a place where visitors can connect with greenery and the river while viewing airplanes.

• ​Landings Overhead​​: The embankment is located directly beneath the flight path of landing aircraft, and you can look up at planes from directly underneath at close range. Airplanes can be viewed during flight operation hours, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• ​Runway-Style Walking Path​​: On the right bank, where the airport is located, a walking path designed to resemble a runway and a stepped observation plaza have been built, and they have been open for use since August 12, 2025
• ​Toyonaka Tsubasa Park "ma-zika"​​: In the park adjacent to the embankment, a covered observation plaza, an administration office equipped with restrooms and a nursing room, and a parking lot have been opened ahead of the rest of the park

History and Highlights

​Senri River Embankment​ is an embankment along the Senri River, bordering the southern edge of Osaka International Airport. It is a spot where visitors can experience the sheer power of airplanes flying directly and closely overhead right before landing. Often referred to as a "sacred ground for airplane photography," it attracts people from all over the country to watch planes touch down. In 2019 (the first year of the Reiwa era), it received a "Certificate of Excellence" from TripAdvisor, one of the world's largest travel websites.

Toyonaka City is developing Senri River Embankment and the adjacent Toyonaka Tsubasa Park "ma-zika" into spaces where visitors can connect with greenery and the river while viewing airplanes. On the right bank, where the airport is located, a walking path designed to resemble a runway and a stepped observation plaza have been built and opened for public use on August 12, 2025.

Viewing and Experience Highlights

• ​Landings Overhead​​: The embankment is located directly beneath the flight path of landing aircraft. It is renowned as a place where visitors can look up at landing planes from directly underneath at close range, earning it a reputation as a "sacred ground" among aviation fans and photographers.
• ​Runway-Style Walking Path​​: On the right bank, there is a walking path styled after an airport runway, alongside a stepped observation plaza. Visitors can now enjoy close-up views of the airplanes and the airport even more comfortably than before.
• ​Toyonaka Tsubasa Park "ma-zika"​​: In the park adjacent to the embankment, a covered observation plaza, an administration office equipped with restrooms and a nursing room, and a parking lot have been opened ahead of the rest of the park.

Tips for Visiting

Airplanes can be viewed during flight operation hours, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. It is about 2 kilometers from Sone Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line; in addition to walking, visitors can use bike sharing or take the Hankyu Bus to the "Toyonaka Tsubasa Park 'ma-zika'" bus stop. The left bank (the side of Toyonaka Tsubasa Park) is currently closed to passage due to construction, which is scheduled for completion at the end of fiscal year 2029 (Reiwa 11). About 2.6 kilometers to the north-northwest, on the roof of the airport terminal, is the Osaka International Airport Observation Deck La Sora, where takeoffs and landings can be viewed from a different vantage point.