The current building, which was rebuilt from the former Osaka City Hall main building built in 1921, is decorated with sculptures and stained glass windows that were used at the time.

This Western-style building is made of brick and stone and has a beautiful patina-colored cupola. It was modeled after the National Bank of Belgium. The exterior is made of granite.

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The building exudes a unique atmosphere, combining Southern European style with Eastern techniques. The beautiful design of the octagonal stone pillars and water fountain at the front is the highlight of the club's architecture.

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When it was completed in the early Showa period, it was praised as the most modern and beautiful building in Osaka, and even now in the 21st century, it is still considered one of the finest examples of modern Art Deco architecture.

The building's calming brown exterior shows the influence of American Beaux-Arts. The interior is made up of rooms in different styles, making it a highly refined example of modern architecture. *Tours of the building are held in two sessions on the fourth Saturday of every month (fees apply, reservations required). For more information, please call 06-6231-4881.

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The oriental design incorporates a modern flair, with elements such as the roof tiles, the bamboo and moon motifs at the entrance, and the design of the twelve zodiac signs in the entrance hall.

It was formerly the Osaka branch of the Hotoku Bank during the Taisho era. It has now been reborn as the patisserie "Gokan Kitahama Main Building," and a sweet aroma always wafts from the retro interior.

The cylindrical entrance hall is a symbol of Kitahama. The facade, which references the structure of classical architecture on its smooth walls, and the Art Deco decorations are also impressive.

This restaurant was the venue for the "Osaka Conference" when the heroes of the Meiji Restoration gathered in Osaka. As a result, the foundation of Japan's constitutional government was laid. Founded in 1830, it has undergone several transformations since then before taking on its current appearance. A monument commemorating the Osaka Conference remains in front of the restaurant.

The building is based on the Neo-Renaissance style, but has a Baroque grandeur. The ceiling and murals in the special room, painted by Matsuoka Hisashi, are a highlight of the building, taking advantage of the arched roof.

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This school for Dutch studies was opened by the doctor and Dutch scholar Ogata Koan, and is said to be the origin of Osaka University. Housed in a two-story townhouse from the Edo period, it exhibits valuable materials related to medicine and Dutch studies.

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On the first floor of this building, which was built at the end of the 20th century, is Shinso, a restaurant established in 1781 (the first year of the Tenmei era) that offers a wide selection of Kamigata (Kyoto) flavors, including salted kelp. The interior of the restaurant recreates the townscape from when the restaurant first opened.