Osaka Prefectural Archive of Kamigata Comedy and Performing Arts

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Explore the history of Kamigata comedy and performing arts, with free admission.

Osaka Prefectural Archive of Kamigata Comedy and Performing Arts — MASA at Japanese Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

Opened in 1996, dedicated to Kamigata comedy and performing arts.
Selects 'Hall of Fame' inductees annually.
Admission is free.

Getting there

Located on the 7th floor of the YES-NAMBA Building.
Across from Namba Grand Kagetsu.
5-minute walk from Namba Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Area: Namba-Sennichimae, Osaka
Official site: wahha-kamigata.jp
Phone: 06-6631-0884
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 (last admission for video/audio 17:30)
Closed: Mondays (If Monday is a public holiday, it will be open. In that case, the next day is closed day), 29 Dec - 3 Jan
Admission: Free
Getting there: Namba Station — about 3 min on foot (0.2 km)

Hours and admission taken from the official site on 30 July 2026. Nearest station calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors; walking time is a straight-line estimate. Check before you travel.

On the ground

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