Higashisumiyoshi-ku

Higashisumiyoshi-ku is an administrative ward on the east side of Osaka that mixes residential areas with commercial strips along rail corridors. The ward displays the typical layout of a Japanese urban district with narrow streets, small storefronts, and buildings of varying heights.

The ward came into being in 1943 when Osaka redrew its administrative boundaries. This division was part of a wider restructuring that shaped the city's growth during the postwar period.

The name Higashisumiyoshi means "east of Sumiyoshi," pointing to its origins within a historic district. Residents move through the neighborhoods on foot, stopping at local shops and meeting spaces that shape daily life.

The ward is well served by several train stations, including Tobu-shijo-mae on the JR West Kansai Main Line and stops on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line. Visitors can move easily between areas using public rail connections.

Nagai Park offers an unexpected pocket of green space with a botanical garden and stadium set within the urban area. This park provides residents and visitors with a rare spot to walk or step away from the busy streets.

Location: Osaka

Inception: April 1, 1943

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

GPS coordinates: 34.62212,135.52661

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:01