Abeno-ku

Abeno-ku is an administrative ward in southern Osaka centered around Abeno Harukas, a 300-meter-tall building housing department stores, offices, an art museum, and observation decks. The ward spreads from the busy Tennoji Station area, mixing residential neighborhoods with commercial and cultural spaces.

The ward was created in 1943 when Osaka split the Sumiyoshi district and expanded from 15 to 22 administrative wards. This reorganization shaped modern Osaka's administrative structure and how the city grew afterward.

The name Abeno comes from an ancient Japanese clan that held power in this area long ago. Street names and local landmarks today still carry traces of this historical connection.

Multiple train lines meet at Tennoji Station, including the Midosuji Line, Tanimachi Line, and Hankai Tramway. This central location makes the ward accessible from different parts of Osaka without difficulty.

The Abeno Harukas department store complex spreads across two connected buildings with extensive retail space. It draws shoppers from across the region who come for the range of brands and dining options housed within.

Location: Osaka

Inception: April 1, 1943

Website: https://city.osaka.lg.jp/abeno

GPS coordinates: 34.63897,135.51849

Latest update: December 12, 2025 11:19