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Experience Osaka's intellectual history at the historical site of the Dutch studies academy founded by Ogata Koan

About this spot

A nationally designated important cultural property preserving the original building of the private academy founded by Ogata Koan, a scholar of Dutch studies in the late Edo period. Known for producing many talented individuals, including Fukuzawa Yukichi, the interior of the traditional townhouse has preserved rooms where students lived and the library. As a historical structure quietly remaining in the midst of a business district, it's a valuable place that conveys Osaka's academic and cultural heritage to the present day.

Season & hours

Name: 北御堂盆おどり

Date & time: 8/19 (Wed)–8/20 (Thu) Time TBA

Venue: 本願寺津村別院「北御堂」境内・大阪市中央区

本町のオフィス街に建つ本願寺津村別院、通称「北御堂」の境内で、2026年8月19日(水)・20日(木)の2日間にわたって開催される盆おどりです。会場には出店が並び、日中はビジネスパーソンが行き交う本町の街が、夜になると提灯の灯る夏祭りの賑わいに一変します。周辺住民や勤め帰りの人々が気軽に立ち寄れる、都心ならではの盆おどりとして親しまれています。

Tips

御堂筋沿いにあり、地下鉄本町駅からすぐです。境内は日陰が少ないため、夕方でも暑さ対策を。周辺道路が混雑することがあるため、公共交通機関の利用がおすすめです。

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: walkerplus.com