Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library
Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library, Prefectural library in Kita-ku, Japan.
The baroque revival building features symmetrical wings, ornate stone carvings, and large windows that illuminate the interior reading rooms and collection spaces.
Architects Magoichi Noguchi and Yutaka Hidaka completed this library in 1904, establishing the first major public library in the Osaka prefecture.
The library maintains a collection of 51,000 volumes, including specialized sections for international children's literature and regional historical documents.
The library operates from 9:00 to 20:00 on weekdays and 9:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays, with a cafe and multipurpose spaces available for community events.
Located on Nakanoshima Island between two rivers, the library combines classical European architecture with Japanese construction techniques of the Meiji period.
Location: Kita-ku
Inception: March 1, 1904
Architects: Magoichi Noguchi, Yutaka Hidaka
Architectural style: baroque revival
Part of: Osaka Prefectural Library
Address: 大阪府大阪市北区中之島1丁目2-10 530-0005
Website: https://nakanoshima-library.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.69366,135.50320
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:20
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