Kita-ku Famous Places Information, Osaka

/ Genre - Public Parks and Facilities / Ogimachi Park

/ Area E - Kitatemma, Saibi / Ogimachi Park

  • The building in the background on the right is Kids Plaza Osaka, a museum for children.
  • 音声ガイドあり
  • No. 51

A massive entertainment district oasis

Ogimachi Park
1-1 Ogimachi , Kita-ku, Osaka
Open 24 hours
  • 51　134
  • 公園・ 施設
  • Hey there, everyone in Brazil how are you? The voice of the Earth: A pipe connects the hill and its foothills so you can talk to people on the other end!
  • Yaaaahhh♥ You’re like a kid again!
  • Top photo: Spectators packed into the horseshoe-shaped stands in 1950. Bottom photo: This former diving platform can be seen from Ogimachidori Street, but is often overlooked.
  • In the center of the map you can see the Horikawa Prison. The shape is nearly the same as the current day location, but it spreads out a bit further than Ogimachi Park (Osaka Shigai Zenzu: Jicchi Tosoku, published in 1918).

The little known “massive” history is just one of this spot’s charms

Ogimachi Park opened in 1923. Located near the entertainment districts of Umeda and Temma, this surprisingly spacious park is home to massive slides, making it a popular destination for kids. The slides aren’t the only giant thing here, though. There was once a massive “thing” long ago that still lives on in memory.

Hey there, everyone in Brazil how are you? The voice of the Earth: A pipe connects the hill and its foothills so you can talk to people on the other end!

A city park with nearly a century of history

Ogimachi Park was built around the time that Osaka surpassed Tokyo as the biggest city in Japan. With the urbanization of the area, this city park was designed as a place of relaxation for residents with scenery that blends into the city.
This spacious park, measuring nearly seven hectares, is home to large playgrounds, a big plaza, and a public swimming pool. Here you’ll see kids having fun on the playground equipment, families and elderly couples enjoying a stroll, people eating bentos on the benches during lunch breaks, and runners taking a breather. This spot is truly beloved by visitors of all ages.

A massive, thrilling slide that all the kids love!

The Mountain Slider is an incredibly popular attraction for kids. They have a blast zipping down several slides that run down a tall hill, with the longest measuring 10 meters! Each slide ends in a sandbox, so they’re perfectly safe. Once you see the kids excitedly sliding, you’ll want to try it yourself!

Yaaaahhh♥ You’re like a kid again!

A massive pool beloved across Japan and used by swimmer Fujiyama the Flying Fish

This was once the home of the Osaka Pool, one of the largest swimming pools in Asia. Right after World War II in August 1950, stands capable of holding nearly 25,000 spectators and a 50-meter pool were built in anticipation of the Japan-USA international swimming championship. It was at this event that swimmer Hironoshin Furuhashi, also known as “Fujiyama the Flying Fish,” competed, drawing the attention and love of spectators across the country.
It served as the venue for many meets and dramatic performances until the aging facility was relocated to Yahataya Park in Minato-ku in 1997. The diving platform (from which swimmers jumped at the start of a competition) left in the park is a testament to the history of the pool. It can be found at the southwest gate.

Top photo: Spectators packed into the horseshoe-shaped stands in 1950. Bottom photo: This former diving platform can be seen from Ogimachidori Street, but is often overlooked.