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Fairground · Osaka-shi
"I admired the building's neoclassical architecture as one of the landmark structures that line Nakanoshima's riverbanks, contributing to the island's role as the cultural heart of Osaka." - Karen Tee
Modern art museum · Osaka-shi
"I strolled past the National Museum of Art Osaka on the riverfront and felt its presence as part of Nakanoshima's cluster of museums that make the island a compact cultural destination." - Karen Tee
Art museum · Osaka-shi
"I noticed The Museum of Oriental Ceramics Osaka among the riverside museums, which together with nearby landmarks underscores Nakanoshima's reputation as a serene cultural precinct." - Karen Tee
Art museum · Osaka-shi
"I found the Nakanoshima Museum of Art — a striking black cube that opened in 2022 — to be more than a photo-stop, with a wide-ranging collection that focuses on modern and contemporary art and design from Japan and around the world." - Karen Tee
Children's library · Osaka-shi
"I loved the Nakanoshima Children’s Book Forest, a delightful library and community space designed by Tadao Ando; clad in his signature cast concrete, it feels playful and intimate, with rows of wooden shelves brimming with picture books that children can browse freely." - Karen Tee
Financial institution · Osaka-shi
"I encountered the Dojima Rice Exchange sculpture on the Dojima bank of the Nakanoshima Garden Bridge — a giant grain-of-rice installation that is minimalist yet unavoidable, serving as a reminder of the district's historic role in shaping Japan's modern economy." - Karen Tee
Coffee shop · Osaka-shi
"I stopped at Embankment Coffee and appreciated its light, flavourful brews combined with an unbeatable view of the Dojima River, making it a perfect riverside pause." - Karen Tee
Coffee shop · Osaka-shi
"I visited Glitch Coffee, which brings Tokyo’s cult roaster energy to Osaka with single-origin beans that draw a steady stream of aficionados." - Karen Tee
Coffee shop · Osaka-shi
"I enjoyed Nito Coffee & Craft Beer as an inviting spot to kick back with either coffee or craft beer while soaking in the neighbourhood's riverfront rhythm." - Karen Tee
Hotel · Osaka-shi
"I stayed at the Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, which opened in 2024 and blends sleek city style with neighbourhood intimacy and touches of Japanese tradition; its standout Gensui floor — billed as a 'hotel within a hotel' — offers tatami-lined suites, bathrooms with a Japanese bath setup, futon-inspired mattresses, an exclusive tea lounge serving traditional breakfasts, and opportunities to sample premium local spirits from carefully curated sake to artisanal whiskeys." - Karen Tee
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