0 0 schools$1,300/mo avg rentMedium expat community
A vibrant central-south Osaka district combining the greenery of Tennoji Park and Zoo with the upscale residential streets of Uehommachi. Well-connected by multiple rail lines, it is a practical base for families who want urban energy with cultural depth.
4/5
Safety
4/5
Family Friendly
4/5
Quality of Life
3/5
Expat Friendly
5/5
Healthcare
Medium
Expat Community
1-32°C
Temp Range
Low
English Level
☀️ Climate & Weather
Monthly temperatures, rainfall, and sea conditions
32°C
Hottest (Aug)
1°C
Coolest (Jan)
15
Sunny days/mo avg
1295mm
Annual rainfall
Avg highAvg lowRainfall
💰 Cost of Living
Monthly family budget estimates (USD)
At a Glance
$1,300
Avg. rent /mo
$6.00
Budget meal
$25
Mid-range dinner (2 ppl)
Dining & Drinks
Cappuccino$3.80
Domestic beer$3.50
Imported beer$5.50
Water (1.5L)$1.00
Groceries
Loaf of bread$2.00
Milk (1L)$2.00
Dozen eggs$2.50
Chicken (1 kg)$6.00
Transport
Taxi flag-drop$4.50
Taxi per km$2.50
Monthly transit pass$70
Gasoline (per liter)$1.30
Monthly Bills
Internet$35 /mo
Utilities (avg.)$180 /mo
Gym membership$60 /mo
Preschool / nursery$500 /mo
Comfortable
2-bedroom apartment near station, train commute, Japanese school.
$3,200/mo
Rent$1,000
Groceries$500
Lifestyle & leisure$250
Transport$100
Utilities$200
Dining out$280
Healthcare$200
School fees (per child)$500
Domestic help$170
Established
3-bedroom apartment, car, international school.
$6,000/mo
Rent$1,800
Groceries$750
Lifestyle & leisure$500
Transport$350
Utilities$280
Dining out$500
Healthcare$320
School fees (per child)$1,200
Domestic help$300
Premium
Large apartment in Abeno area, premium school, extensive cultural lifestyle.
$10,000/mo
Rent$3,000
Groceries$1,000
Lifestyle & leisure$1,000
Transport$500
Utilities$380
Dining out$800
Healthcare$500
School fees (per child)$2,200
Domestic help$620
Tennoji-Uehommachi is mid-range for central Osaka — more affordable than Umeda or the premium Kobe areas while offering excellent transit and cultural resources. All figures in USD.
🌬️ Air Quality
Average monthly AQI (US EPA scale)
55Jan
52Feb
48Mar
42Apr
38May
40Jun
42Jul
45Aug
40Sep
42Oct
50Nov
55Dec
Good (0–50)Moderate (51–100)USG (101–150)Unhealthy (151+)
Yearly average AQI is 46. Best air quality Jan–Dec (best: May at 38).
👥 Demographics
4%
Expat Population
middle
Income Level
~80,000
Population
Nationalities
Japanese92%
Korean3%
Chinese2%
Other3%
Languages Spoken
Japanese95%
English2%
Korean1.5%
🏘️ Community & Culture
Shitennoji temple (founded 593 AD) with beloved monthly flea marketAbeno Harukas — Japan's tallest building with art museum and observation deckShinsekai district nearby with retro atmosphere and kushikatsu restaurantsCentral Osaka location combining historic temples and modern urban life
Who Lives Here
Tennoji-Uehommachi is a central Osaka district combining historic temples, modern shopping, and residential neighborhoods. The area around Tennoji Station is one of Osaka's major transit hubs, while Uehommachi to the east is a quieter, more established residential area popular with professional families. The community is predominantly Japanese with a small but growing international presence. The district offers an authentic Osaka urban experience with deep historical roots — Shitennoji temple, founded in 593 AD, is one of Japan's oldest.
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Tennoji Park with zoo, art museum, Japanese garden, and open lawnsShitennoji temple grounds with monthly flea market for family browsingAbeno Harukas observation deck — views from Japan's tallest buildingCentral location with easy access to Osaka's broader recreation options
Parks and Green Spaces
Tennoji Park is a large urban park containing the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts, Keitaku-en garden, and Tennoji Zoo. The park grounds include open lawns, walking paths, and seasonal flower displays. Shitennoji temple grounds provide additional green space. The newly developed Tennoji Tera-machi area (temple town) has pedestrian-friendly streets with greenery.
🚗 Getting Around
Major transit hub: Namba 5 min, Umeda 15 min, Kobe 30 min, Kyoto 35 minJR Haruka express to Kansai Airport in 45-50 min from TennojiDirect Kintetsu trains to Nara (30 min) and Ise-ShimaWalkable area with improving pedestrian infrastructure
Trains
Tennoji is a major transit hub with JR, Osaka Metro (Midosuji and Tanimachi lines), and Kintetsu lines converging. From Tennoji, it is 5 minutes to Namba, 15 minutes to Umeda, 30 minutes to Kobe, and 35 minutes to Kyoto. Uehommachi station (Kintetsu) provides additional connections, including direct trains to Nara (30 min) and Ise-Shima.
🛒 Daily Life
Kintetsu department store and Abeno Harukas for premium shoppingTsuruhashi Korean market nearby for specialty food shoppingOsaka City General Hospital for comprehensive medical careCentral location with virtually any service a short train ride away
Groceries and Shopping
Kintetsu department store and Abeno Harukas provide premium shopping. Multiple supermarkets (Life, Kohyo) handle daily groceries. The Shinsekai and Tsuruhashi areas nearby have specialty food markets including Osaka's famous Korean market. Convenience stores are ubiquitous. The commercial variety is excellent thanks to the central location.
📝 Living with the Climate
Cherry blossoms in Tennoji Park and temple grounds from late MarchSummer amplified by urban heat island — very humid at 28-36CUnderground shopping provides climate-controlled escape from extreme weatherMilder winters than inland Kyoto due to Osaka's coastal influence
Spring (March - May)
Cherry blossoms in Tennoji Park and Shitennoji grounds from late March. Pleasant at 10-22C. The park is especially beautiful in spring.
No schools currently listed in Tennoji-Uehommachi.