The Tsunami/Storm Surge Disaster Prevention Station comprises the Disaster Prevention Building and Display Building.The former building provides collective control for tsunami and tidal surge protection facilities, such as seawalls and gates, administered by the Nishi Osaka Flood Control Office. The latter building seeks to enhance awareness of disaster prevention among Osaka residents.
The Display Building, open to the public, helps visitors gain correct knowledge of tidal surges that hava struck Osaka in the past, as well as of the Tonankai/Nankai Earthquakes and tsunamis believed to surely hit Osaka in the near future. The building also enables you to learn about how to react when an earthquake or tsunami occurs.
By “looking, listening and touching,” you can enjoy learning, and realize the importance of preparing for disasters.
2-1-64 Enokojima, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0006
Tel: 06-6541-7799
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4. p.m.
Closed: Tuesday , Saturday , plus year-end and NewYear holidays
*Changes to closing days are planned*
From October 2026 to March 2027, due to facility renovations, the closing days will be changed to "every Monday, Saturday, Sunday, and during the New Year holidays."
Please check this page for the latest information regarding closing days, as it will be updated regularly.
Admission: free
approx. 2 min-walk from Exit 8,10 of Osaka Metro Awaza Sta. (Chuo Line and Sennichimae Line)
※There is no parking available for visitors.
Please use public transportation.
※Please inquire about parking spaces for people with disabilities.
※No smoking is allowed on the premises. No food or drinks are allowed inside the building.
