In urban areas, Tennoji-ku, near the temple complex Sitennodzi is a park, also called Tennoji. It boasts a zoo, garden Keytakuen, Municipal Art Museum and other attractions.

District Tennoji is the gateway to the city, this place combines the features of the old and modern Osaka, here are the ancient temples and green parks. From this area you can get to Kansai Airport is also open the way to Nara and Wakayama.

The main city park Tennoji already celebrated its centenary - it opened in 1909, and not only for walking residents and visitors alike. Its creation also pursued educational goals, and therefore on its territory appeared Zoo, Art Museum and the Botanical Garden.

Zoo within Tennoji Park opened January 1, 1915. It takes just half the area of ​​the park, it is home to more than a thousand animals and birds, including the only one in Japan kiwi. The zoo presents carnivorous and herbivorous animals, including hippos, which created conditions similar to their natural habitat.

The park is also located Tennoji Keytakuen - Japanese garden walks, previously a former garden apartment in the wealthy merchant Sumitomo Osaka. In 1926 the mansion and adjoining gardens were donated to Osaka. In the garden you can see Keytakuen large pond surrounded by paths and artfully chosen plants, tea house, bridges and other decorations typical Japanese garden.

In the park you can walk on Tennoji spacious avenues lined with planted rose bushes, enjoy the water plants growing in the pond, visit the conservatory. The park held parades and performances, in the days of their entrance to the park becomes chargeable.