Located in Tenma, Kids Plaza Osaka is a multi-level science discovery and play area perfect for curious and active children of all ages. There are all kinds of experiences and activities: cooking classes, creative hands-on science exhibits (like ‘Soap Bubble Supreme’), a TV studio where you can pretend to be a newscaster, and even a section where you ride a train on a wheelchair to encourage thinking about accessibility. Parents with infants are also well-catered for, with nursing rooms, diaper-changing spaces, rest areas, lockers and even rental strollers.
Designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, the brightly-coloured Kids Town Playground on the fourth floor is a great way for hyperactive kids to burn off excess energy. If it’s not raining, Ogimachi Park just behind the plaza building also has a large, well-equipped playground for some outdoor play. Think sand pits, obstacles, slides and a climbing wall.