Tempozan Marketplace

In short

A large-scale commercial facility in the Tempozan Harbor Village at the Port of Osaka, situated right next to Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. It opened on July 20, 1990, on the same day as Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and the building brings together restaurants with ocean views, a casual food court, general goods shops, and more.

• ​Naniwa Kuishinbo Yokocho​​: A dining alley on the 2nd floor designed in the image of a streetscape around 1965 (Showa 40), bringing together representative Naniwa gourmet foods of Osaka. Long-established eateries of Osaka stand side by side
• ​LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka​​: An indoor facility filled with attractions, decorated with over 3 million Lego blocks
• ​Animal Interaction and Street Performance​​: There is an indoor, all-weather petting zoo where visitors can interact with small animals, and on holidays, various events and street performances are also held

History and Highlights

​Tempozan Marketplace​ is a large-scale commercial facility located in the Tempozan Harbor Village at the Port of Osaka, situated right next to Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. It opened on July 20, 1990, on the very same day as Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. Tempozan Harbor Village is a comprehensive amusement complex that includes Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and allows visitors to enjoy shopping and dining; this facility is a shopping mall offering a wide variety of activities ranging from shopping to restaurants and amusement.

The building brings together restaurants with ocean views, a casual food court, general goods shops, and more. On July 20, 2002, the dining alley "Naniwa Kuishinbo Yokocho" opened inside the facility, followed by the opening of "LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka" on April 23, 2015. Its operator, Kaiyukan Co., Ltd., describes the facility as one where the "Giant Ferris Wheel is iconic." Located about 70 meters east of the building is that Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel.

Viewing and Experience Points

• ​Naniwa Kuishinbo Yokocho​​: A dining alley on the 2nd floor designed in the image of a streetscape around 1965 (Showa 40), bringing together representative Naniwa gourmet foods of Osaka. Because long-established eateries of Osaka stand side by side, it is delightful to sample and compare dishes little by little.
• ​LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka​​: An indoor facility filled with attractions, decorated with over 3 million Lego blocks. The attractions inside are introduced in detail in the guide for LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka.
• ​Animal Interaction and Street Performance​​: Inside the building, there is also an indoor, all-weather petting zoo where visitors can interact with small animals. On holidays, various events and street performances are also held.

Tips for Strolling

It is about a 5-minute walk from Osakako Station on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line. You can enjoy a full day by combining your visit with Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan next door, Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel about 70 meters to the east, and Tempozan Park about 270 meters to the northeast. From the Sightseeing Boat Santa Maria Pier about 190 meters to the southwest, the sightseeing cruise ship "Santa Maria" departs to cruise around the Port of Osaka. There is also the shuttle boat "Captain Line" connecting Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and Universal City Port, allowing you to cross to the opposite bank in about 10 minutes. In Sunset Square on the west side of Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan stands a replica of the Little Mermaid statue known as one of Denmark's most famous tourist sights, showing a magical appearance at night.