Nakanoshima: Location & Nearest Station (1 km from Osaka Station)
Nakanoshima is a island in Kita-ku, Osaka Prefecture, about 1 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 中之島 |
| Location | Kita-ku, Osaka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nakanoshima Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 1 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 41 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 138 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 600 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.69172, 135.49102 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nakanoshima Station, about 0.4 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (中之島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Osaka Science Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka – Museum, less than 1 km away
- National Museum of Art, Osaka – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Fukushima Tenmangū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Osaka Science & Technology Center Exhibition Hall – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.