Tenshiba

In short

The nickname for the entrance area of Tennoji Park. Tennoji Park is a historic park that opened in 1909 (Meiji 42) on the former site of the 5th National Industrial Exhibition, held in 1903 (Meiji 36). Its entrance area was redeveloped through a public-private partnership and reopened in October 2015 under the nickname "Tenshiba."

• ​Relaxing on the Lawn Area​​: The lawn area of about 7,000 square meters is a place where you can relax or run around while connecting with greenery, right in the middle of a major metropolis
• ​Cafes and Restaurants​​: Around the plaza are establishments with seats overlooking the green of the lawn area and terrace seating. There are also a paid children's playground and a dog run
• ​Entrance to Tennoji Zoo​​: The eastern entrance of Tennoji Zoo is called the "Tenshiba Gate," and you can enter the zoo from Tenshiba

History and Highlights

​Tenshiba​ is the nickname for the entrance area of Tennoji Park. Tennoji Park is a historic park that opened in 1909 on the former site of the 5th National Industrial Exhibition held in 1903, located right next to Tennoji Station, the southern gateway to Osaka.

The entrance area was redeveloped as a public-private partnership project between the City of Osaka and private businesses, and reopened on October 1, 2015, under the nickname "Tenshiba." Centered around an approximately 7,000-square-meter lawn area, it brings together cafes, restaurants, a paid children's playground, futsal courts, a dog run, and a convenience store, creating a space that offers new ways to enjoy both the park and the city.

In 2016, it received the Good Design Gold Award, and in fiscal year 2024, annual visitors exceeded 7 million. As an oasis where people can feel nature in the heart of the city, it is beloved by both locals and visitors to Tennoji and Abeno.

Sights and Activities

• ​Relaxing on the Lawn Area​​: The lawn area, the park's symbol, is a place where you can relax or run around while connecting with greenery right in the middle of a major metropolis.
• ​Cafes and Restaurants​​: Surrounding the plaza are establishments offering terrace seating or views of the lush lawn, making them ideal for taking a break during a stroll.
• ​Entrance to Tennoji Zoo​​: The eastern entrance of Tennoji Zoo is called the "Tenshiba Gate," allowing visitors to enter the zoo directly from Tenshiba.

Tips for Visiting

The closest exit is Exit 21 of Osaka Metro's Tennoji Station, and it is also right next to JR Tennoji Station. From Tennoji Station, Kintetsu's Osaka-Abenobashi Station, and the Hankai Uemachi Line's Tennoji-ekimae Station, you can pass through the underground walkways and take an elevator up to the entrance. Approximately 130 meters to the northeast is Keitakuen Garden, and about 170 meters to the north is the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts, allowing visitors to tour them on foot within Tennoji Park. About 380 meters to the southeast stands Abeno Harukas.