Osaka Prefectural Central Library

Osaka Prefectural Central Library is a multi-story facility housing collections across humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and children's literature. The building contains hundreds of thousands of volumes organized by subject, with reading areas and study spaces throughout.

The library opened in 1996 and acquired a major collection of international children's literature from a previous cultural initiative. This foundational collection continues to shape the facility's focus today.

The International Institute for Children's Literature section maintains 700,000 Japanese and foreign children's books, supporting literary education and research.

Visiting on weekdays offers a quieter experience than on weekends when foot traffic increases. The facility sits within walking distance of public transit, making it easy to reach from around the city.

The library operates a dedicated reading room with voice technology and assistance for visitors with visual impairments. This service makes the collections accessible to people with varying needs.

Location: Higashiōsaka

Inception: May 10, 1996

Part of: Osaka Prefectural Library

Address: 大阪府東大阪市荒本北1丁目2-1

Website: http://library.pref.osaka.jp/central/index3.htm

GPS coordinates: 34.68093,135.60064

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:58