is a large, hilly park

Park

A park is a protected area, in its natural or semi-natural state, or planted, and set aside for human recreation and enjoyment, or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. It may consist of rocks, soil, water, flora and fauna and grass areas. Many parks are legally protected by...

 in northern Osaka

Osaka Prefecture

is a prefecture located in the Kansai region on Honshū, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Osaka. It is the center of Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto area.- History :...

. It is most famous for its Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses, which contains examples of rural architecture from various parts of Japan. It also contains tennis courts, bamboo gardens, ponds, playgrounds, flower gardens, a concert hall, a 'flower road,' a horseback riding track, and a 'water world." There was formerly a YHA youth hostel in the park as well, although the hostel was closed at the end of August 2011.

Access

The Midosuji subway line has a station to the east of the park. Get off at Ryokuchi-koen station and walk west for about 5 minutes.