Free things to do in Osaka
60 places in Osaka you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free museums & galleries in Osaka
- Osaka Museum of Science and TechnologyMon–Sat 10:00-17:00
- 松下幸之助歴史館Mon–Sat 10:00-17:00
- Mint MuseumMon–Sun 09:00-16:45
Free landmarks & monuments in Osaka
- 古河藩家屋敷址
- Tomb for the deceased at the time of the fall of Osaka Castle
- 大阪市渥美小学校跡
- 天下茶屋跡
- Tezukayama Tumulus
- 教育の塔
- 村山実銅像
- 杭全神社連歌所
- Inori no Mori
- 蛸の松
- 遊女塚
Free parks & viewpoints in Osaka
- Zero Carbon Baseball Park
- Mandaiike Park
- Shimo-fukushima Park
- Nakanoshima Park
- 中小阪公園
- 久宝寺緑地
- Suminoe Park
- Sumiyoshi Park
- 健都レールサイド公園
- Yahataya Park
- Chishima ParkOpen 24/7
- 南城内緑地
- Minami-Temma ParkOpen 24/7
- 南津守中央公園
- 南津守中央公園
- Nanko Central Park
- Shirokita Park
- Horie Park
- Otsuka Park
- Daimotsu Park
- Osaka Castle Park
- Nagai Botanical Garden
- Tennoji Park
- 尼崎市記念公園
- Ōgimachi Park
- Shinden Central Park
- Shinden Park
- South Shinden Park
- East Shinden Park
- Hattori Ryokuchi Park
- 服部緑地 都市緑化植物園
- East Morofuku Park
- Sakuranomiya ParkOpen 24/7
- Kema ParkOpen 24/7
- Esaka Park
- 泉尾公園
- 浦江公園
- Sanadayama Park
- 花博記念公園 鶴見緑地
- Buson ParkOpen 24/7
- 藤田邸跡公園10:00-16:00
- Nishi-Umeda Park
- West Morofuku Park
- Nagai Park
- Naniwa Palace Site
- Utsubo Park
When museums in Japan open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Osaka
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Osaka, booking ahead skips the queue.
Answers to your questions
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