The three-story book wall design is really special!
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Nakanoshima Children’s Book Forest
Massive bookshelves with approximately 20,000 books that will pique your curiosity.
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This cultural facility with approximately 20,000 books was designed and built by Tadao Ando, a world-renowned architect from Osaka.
The entire walls on the first to third floors are huge bookshelves covered with a variety of book covers. Books are not for checking out, but visitors can read them inside the museum or bring one with them into Nakanoshima Park, where the facility is located. Many visitors sit on benches by the river in the park and read while relaxing.
Books are divided into 12 categories, such as "Let's Play with Nature" and "For Animal Lovers." Picture books, illustrated encyclopedias, literature, cookbooks, art books, and other books are available, with the majority of titles being Japanese with some foreign titles.
Aside from those books, there are many novels, poetry collections, and art books that will pique the interest of even adults. Remember your childhood and pick up a book that interests you to immerse yourself in the world of books.
Highlights
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Designed by architect Tadao Ando, the facility houses approximately 20,000 books.
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The entire walls of the first three floors are huge bookshelves.
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Visitors can bring one book to read into Nakanoshima Park, where the facility is located.
Photos
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Children enjoying reading on the grand staircase. Photo: Shunsuke Ito
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The bookshelves installed throughout three floors. Photo: Shunsuke Ito
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It is located by a river. Photo: Shunsuke Ito
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Events are held regularly. Photo: Shunsuke Ito
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A huge green apple at the entrance Photo: Shunsuke Ito
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
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Our website is also available in English.
English pamphlets with museum information are also available for visitors.
There may be some staff who speak English available.
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Is re-entry permitted?
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Re-entry is permitted within the reserved time frame.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
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No.
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Is eating and drinking allowed inside the facility? Is it allowed to bring in food and drinks?
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Yes, only drinks with lids are permitted.
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Are there locker rentals available?
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No.
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Are there any discounted tickets available?
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No.
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This children's library was designed by the famous architect Tadao Ando—it's the Nakanoshima Children's Book Forest. No admission fee, just make a reservation in advance. Highly recommended! 🤣
Details
- Name in Japanese
- こども本の森 中之島
- Postal Code
- 530-0005
- Address
- 1-1-28 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
- Telephone
- 06-6204-0808
- Closed
- Mondays (If Monday is a national holiday, it is open and closed on the following weekday. Advance reservations are required through the official website.)
- Business Hours
- 9:30am - 5:00pm
- Admission
- Free
- Directions
- About a minute walk from Keihan Nakanoshima Line Naniwabashi Station.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted only at the store
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)