Tennōji Zoo: Location & Nearest Station (6 km from Osaka Station)
Tennōji Zoo is a park in Osaka Prefecture, about 6 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.
| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 天王寺動物園 |
| Location | Osaka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ebisuchō Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 6 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 44 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 138 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1915 |
| Interest among English readers | about 400 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.65260, 135.50800 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.tennojizoo.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ebisuchō 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (天王寺動物園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tsūtenkaku – Tower, less than 1 km away
- Isshin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Yasui Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Tennōji Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.