Open House Osaka 2026 (Ikefes Osaka)

Why You Should Visit

Japan's largest open-house architecture event, running since 2014, when Osaka's "living architecture" opens its doors for free over one autumn weekend. Officially the Living Architecture Museum Festival Osaka, known in English as OPEN HOUSE OSAKA. The 13th edition in 2026 expects a record 224 buildings (32 first-timers), from historic landmarks and modern architecture to Showa-era neighbourhood cafes, with special access to normally closed interiors and talks by owners concentrated in the two-day main period. Programme details and how to take part are due around the end of September.

Essentials

location: Participating buildings across Osaka City (224 planned)
period: October 24, 2026 (Sat) - October 25, 2026 (Sun)
cost: Free (programme details and how to take part for each building are due on the official site around late September)
Links: Official Website
Kobe · Gluten-free
access: Buildings are scattered across Osaka City; plan to walk between them from Osaka Metro and JR stations. No dedicated parking
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出典: 一般社団法人生きた建築ミュージアム大阪公式サイト

FAQ

Is there a participation fee?

Building openings are free. How to join each programme, including whether advance registration is needed, will be announced on the official site around late September.

Which buildings take part?

224 buildings are planned for 2026. The list of participating buildings is on the official site (as of Aug 6; subject to change).

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