If you’re trying to get pictures of Edo period Japan, I’d recommend visiting Ishikawa or Nagano for some of the old streets there. For history buffs or those curious about Japan’s history, this is a great place to dive into. It’s located on the eighth floor which is accessible only by Elevator #4. The projections above play different times of the day and weather simulations. Visitors can enjoy walking through these Edo recreated streets during a thunderstorm, sunset with cicadas buzzing away, night with a full moon, or even with virtual fireworks! They also encourage children to participate in an treasure hunt which involves searching for hornets, birds, etc. The museum offers kimono tours as well; which still requires a reservation. Their gift shop was closed when we visited during COVID (Jul 2021), unfortunately.

Very nice and informative - make sure you can use Google Translate's live photo translation function to read the signs, although there is some information and an audio guide in English, Mandarin and Korean. Unfortunately the kimono dressing corner, which is the main reason we came, is closed due to "coronavirus prevention measures".

Wonderful, immersive and interactive experience! We got to experience the Osaka way of life in the 1800s, ranging from their bath houses to their doll houses. We got to play some of their games and even rent a kimono there! The exhibition is also very interesting as it changes from day to night, giving visitors a very comprehensive experience of ‘living’ in the 1800s. There is also a short video screening explaining the history of the place, and you can also rent a headphones explainer for 100¥! I enjoyed myself thoroughly!

This museum explain so many things about city planning since last century. It explains how the city grows and developed. They have sample of small village in life size. You can feel the environment day and night. And take a walk in the alley between houses just like last century era. You can rent kimono here and take a walk just like people from the past. They have special exhibition on art too

Cost you 600 yen for adult. If you are student, show them your student card and you'll get discount. You'll be able to take picture as much as you can but huge backpack are not allowed. They provided you locker to store it with only 100yen (you'll get it back again after collect your bag again later). I love the old vibe of the entire diorama. It brought you back to Edo era. Old houses and stores. Even the sento (hot spring)... and able to enter one of the house and it showed the old style of japanese kitchen. It has high ceiling so the steam will not enter the house. And the back of the house there's old style toilet as well. Of course you cannot use it haha The entire set is indoor, took place 8-10th floor of a building. The indoor set keep changing its lighting. Sometimes day, sometimes night. It also change depends on what season in japan you're currently visit. After leaving the set (located at the 9th floor), you will be heading to the 8th floor when you can see the miniature of housing and life in Osaka through the years. So beautiful and you gonna love it. Before leaving, the museum has its own souvenir shop to buy some gifts❤

This museum is a must to visit. If you have Osaka Amazing Pass, you can enter this museum for free. You can rent audio guide only for ¥10. And you can also rent kimono to wear inside the museum and take pictures. They recreated old Osaka village inside the museum and you can feel how it's like to be in "almost real" village in day and night time. They set the lighting to dark and bright and you can even see the appearance of a moon in the sky (ceiling)! It's an amazing experience. But you have to get yourself prepared for the disturbance of tourists wearing kimono taking pictures in every spot. You can just ignore them but if you like a quite museum, this isn't your place.

Small museum on level 8 of the same station building. Interactive museum and it's best place for u to experience classic Japan. Please be there in the morning as the q for kimono rental is not that long. The time limit for kimono rental is 30 minutes, more than enough for you to take all your pictures. There is locker for u to put ur stuff.

Kimono still unavailable due to COVID precaution. Overall experience is great. If kimono was available it would definitely be a 5 star as you could really have the full experience of walking in the Edo period Town. [Getting there] Follow exit 3 if taking train. And take lift no.4 to go up to the 8th floor which is where the museum is at. [Ticketing & special exhibition] 2 parts, regular and special, whereby special exhibition is just a section to show you the 1960s electrical appliances. Interesting tho, but can't take pictures. [Regular exhibition] The life sized Edo period Machiya Town is amazing! The sound and lighting makes it extra realistic. Really felt time travelled back to Edo period. The miniatures were super detailed and with the video sharing the stories it brings out more meaning to it. 👍 Good experience 👍

This is definitely a must visit spot. You can experience and go into life size Japanese houses back in Edo era and how people celebrated summer festivals back then. One thing I really enjoyed was that you were able to enter these model houses and look around rather than just watching it from outside. The modern history of Osaka display was also awesome, using different media including moving pictures, sound, mini scale models. They also have a special exhibition about traditional Japanese paintings. You could see how talented the artists were from how they express different objects in art forms in their own styles. Be sure to pick up the information sheet which provides you detailed explanation for each painting.

Great museum and tremendous value. I was astonished to find such a large recreation of Edo period Osaka on the top floor of a mid rise, but that's just how it is here. Even cooler was the day/night cycle that runs in the exhibit to show off what the city looked like after dark. The English audio tour was super informative and only cost ¥100, so it's a no-brainer for tourists like us.

It was such a fun visit and I learnt a lot! The QR code translation page worked well and was informative. Definitely worth a visit. We spent a while around the life-sized town and enjoyed the dioramas very much.

Amazing museum! **Definitely rent the audio guide! ** I wish we had more time before they closed - expect to spend over 3 hours here because there are so many things to see and experience! They have rotating exhibits as well but the main exhibition hall features life sized buildings of Edo period Osaka. You can really immerse yourself to imagine what life was like back then for inhabitants. They also have replica toilets and urinals! The miniature displays show how architecture and the city layout changed over time and even show the humbling devastation of post war Japan and it’s van camps. We loved this museum and would gladly go again

A good visit if you are interested in the history of Japan. They provide you the chance to experience wearing Kimono. We bought the tickets in advance and there were no hassle getting inside. It is a place great for taking many photos, overall we enjoyed the whole experience.

This museum was unexpectedly good if you are interested in history. It reminds me of Tokyo’s Edo Museum, much smaller but high quality. + Audio guide is detailed and comes in many languages. Absolutely recommend you getting one (especially if you cannot understand Japanese). + A real-life size replica focusing on re-rendering the daily life of Osaka people during edo period. You will learn a lot. + The video display (in the bathhouse) goes into depth about the tradition of the major holidays throughout the year, especially Tenji ceremonies (天神祭) + Really friendly staffs. + The ticket is really cheap. - It’s a bit small. I wish it could expand to a bit more content given its high quality.

Suitable for people who enjoys museums and Japan history. No renting of kimono, sadly. Didn't get the audio translation. Just exploring without guide, can be quite fast if you just want to get a feel of the old osaka. They even change day time to night time but we did not know what to expect or see anything that happened during the night time, so it wasn't that enjoyable. Nonetheless, great museum for showcase and exhibit.

A beautiful and interactive museum where you get to be immersed into the Edo period of Osaka! You could easily spend a couple hours here, if not longer! I got an English audio guide and I'm glad I did it. It was only an additional ¥100, which was well worth it. For those who do not speak/understand Japanese, the special exhibit may not be worthwhile (extra ¥300). This is because everything is written in Japanese and there was no QR code to translate. They also have signs throughout the exhibit saying "no photographs" so I felt uncomfortable taking my phone out to translate. This exhibit only took 10 minutes; however, the employee who sold me the ticket said it would likely be an hour.

The museum portray the condition of Osaka in 1830s. Inside the bathhouse, you can see a short movie to understand the town of Osaka, its culture and architecture. Entrance fee 600 yen for adult, 300 yen for high school and university students. Very worth it

Nice place to see the old houses and experience the streets of old Osaka. There’s kimono rental too but I didn’t do it because of lack of time and bad planning myself hahaha highly recommend

You can time travel to the edo period Japan and experience various things with the program. The staff spoke multiple languages such as English, Korean, and Mandarin. I loved the old tale telling lady, but it would've been better if there was a brief translation for the tales (I understood most of what she spoke but it was hard for my friend who doesn't really know the Kansai dialect.)

It is an amazing museum!! You really feel like you are walking in a street of old Osaka. You can touch and out almost everything there, and get inside the houses. It's really help you understand the life people had thos days. You should rent an audi guide, because it's the only way you can get information about the places in the museum. The one thing I regret was buying also a ticket for the spacial exhibition. Everything was in Japanese, and I couldn't understand a thing. The museum is located on the 8 floor, and there is a special elevator you need to take.

If you use Osaka amazing pass the entrance cost is free and as well as five years old kids. Clean environment and the effects are amazing. Experience of old Osaka life is very good.

We could experience the day and night in old Osaka. Not a large museum, but it is quite enough. This museum is in a building, enter from 8/F, visit the traditional Osaka street on 7/F, and learn some information on 6/F. We had the Osaka Amazing Pass, so no entrance fee required.

I actually enjoyed the miniature models on the 8th floor more than the full-size village on the top floor! There are QR codes to read translations of the descriptions, which were very informative. The 20-minute video in the bathhouse was also interesting. A unique museum. I’m glad I made time to go before heading to the airport!

Another amazing museum under the Osaka amazing pass! It’s a must see in Osaka, as it transported you back to the olden days of Osaka. We had lots of fun exploring the exhibition, it even had day and night lighting too! There’s also friendly staffs teaching visitors how to play the traditional toys too.

Effectively a museum about ordinary life in Osaka. Refreshing to see such a well-executed take on an oft-neglected topic, complete with a life sized neighborhood recreation to explore. Set aside around 1.5 hours for the main section and get the excellent audio guide (100 yen)

If you would like to experience of Edo period this place is the right place for you. I had fun here but DON'T THINK this place was A MUST GO place.

Since this is also one of the Osaka Amazing Pass free admission spot, had to see it for yourself the living conditions of the locals during the Edo period. Not to expect much but the highlight was the kimono rental for those who love taking photos and the daylight/ nighttime lighting effects. Souvenir shop at the end of the tour. Don't forget the free lockers at the admission for those with backpacks or winter wear.

Very interesting small museum with heartwarming narrative presentation of Osaka’s city evolution. The walkthrough ancient village model has dynamic lighted roof that transition between night and day with realistic sound making the experience immersive. Love the souvenir shop items quality as well

A fun museum to walk around and learn about traditional Japanese neighbour hoods. They even have a schedule for it getting dark and you can see various things in the sky. I’d recommend going on a weekday to beat the crowds, I think there may be a lot of instagrammers there on a weekend. On the weekday there were school children but they were all very polite.

Love this place. You gotta we the past Osaka and Japanese life style. Full of historical and educational purposes. You also can experience the Japanese traditional clothes and have photos taken here and experience ancient Japanese life style. Full of memories of family. Highly recommended. Japan is a country that makes people want to come back again and again.

Very interesting museum to see up close how people used to live. Entry fee is cheap or can be included in the Osaka Amazing Pass. You are not allowed to have a backpack, but there are lockers to place your items. Selfie sticks cannot be used, but the helpful staff can help with taking photos. I spent about 1 hour here, but it could be more if you choose to partake in dressing in the kimonos.

You can easily visit and experience the early Osaka's cultural memorials in the building. Many foreigners come here to see the miniatures in those centuries and have a fun time to wear Kimono costumes. Remember it! You have to go eariler than other visitors to wear the costumes.

Great learning experience and a fun interactive way to learn about the Japanese way of life during the Edo Period in Osaka. Everyone can dress up and experience their daily activities and simulate a day in the life of a typical family. Great photo opportunities in traditional kimono. Miniatures of complete landscape.

Good....the museum is located inside the building and on the 8th floor. Its show the timeline of osaka and nearby area. There are miniature and sample of old town Osaka. Its located just beside shopping street

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living is a hidden gem in Osaka! It's perfect for families and kids. You can even rent a kimono and feel like you've traveled back in time while exploring the museum. It's a unique and fun experience that's not to be missed when you visit Osaka. 👘🏡🕰️

This is an indoor museum where visitors can experience Edo period through a life size representation of a village of that era. There's a ~20min video presentation which is very informative. I recommend to watch it first before wandering through the streets. Also, wait for it, wait for it! The atmosphere will change at some point for the matsuri. :) Visitors can also rent kimono, which they can wear while wandering through the Edo period streets. Be sure to be there before 4 pm to avail of this feature. It is mostly sold out by 4 pm because the museum closes at 5pm. There's a souvenir shop at the end of the tour. Have fun!

Located on the 8F of a building. You can access directly from the nearby train station from B1. 3 floors of exhibition and a kimono rental paid seperately. It's part of the Amazing Osaka attractions, so be sure to visit!

What a delightful museum! It was hard to find but very worth it. You get to explore an Edo era town, complete with fake merchandise, kitchen implements, and more. The audio guide was excellent, too.

No kimono, the exhibition is a bit small, the sky changing is interesting. Staffs are very friendly. We spent less than 2 hours there.

Lots of fun. Make sure to use the audio guided tour that’s available.

It’s a museum inside a building at the 8th floor. Quite small so you can finish it quite quickly. Interactive for foreigners coz you can find a few hidden stuff while learning about Japanese culture. You will realise that you’re old when you spot your house item in a museum. Anyway thanks for the reminder.

Awesome museum! Don't miss this gem. Great displays you can walk through, and read about. Life in "old Japan" completed with outhouses! Great for kids.

Interactive museum showing the rich history of Osaka. Fun for kids and adults alike. You will be amazed at the culture Japan cultivated. There are coin lockers available for use. We fit a large backpack in it.

Super tourist friendly. They had free lockers for storing backpacks (or 300 yen to store suitcases). They had multi language audio thing to hand out as well (English, Chinese and Korean). It was definitely worth the penny if you’re interesting how Osaka evolved from Edo era.

The museum is a great place to learn about Japanese history. However, the exhibits are only labeled in Japanese, so renting an audio guide is necessary for English speakers to understand the content. Photographs are not allowed for special exhibitions, which in my opinion are more interesting than the regular exhibits. You can expect to spend 1-2 hours exploring the museum and its various displays. Remarks: Yukata experience was NOT available during my visit (mid February 2023).

the exhibition itself is outstanding. it shows what the business area was like around 1830 and even simulates day to night light change inside the hall. but still not friendly to non-Japanese speaker.