The Konosuke Matsushita Museum in eastern Osaka is all about the life of the founder of the Panasonic Group. It’s worth going only if you’re already interested in the company and its founder - otherwise, you can give it a miss.
Konosuke Matsushita Museum: Ohgi – CC BY 3.0, from Wikimedia Commons
This museum in eastern Osaka is a small museum dedicated to showcasing the business history of the Panasonic Group through exhibits on the life of Konosuke Matsushita, who founded what is now one of Japan’s major corporate groups. Visitors to the museum can expect a detailed look into his management philosophy, numerous photographs of the man himself, and insights into his role in Japan’s manufacturing industry and post-war recovery.
Is it worth visiting this museum? Only go if you're interested in the history of Panasonic or who Konosuke Matsushita was, but otherwise, it doesn’t really warrant a special trip.
English name:
Konosuke Matsushita Museum
Japanese name:
松下幸之助歴史館
English address:
1006 Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, 571-8501
Japanese address:
〒571-8501 門真市大字門真1006
Opening hours:
9am-5pm (last entry pm)
Closed Sunday
Admission:
Free
Nearest Transport:
Train: 2-minute walk from Nishisanso Station on the Keihan Main Line.
Nearest Hotels:
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Telephone:
+81-6-6906-0106
Website:
Official Website (English)
Near To Here:
Konosuke Matsushita Museum is located in Osaka's Eastern district. See our complete list of things to do in Eastern Osaka, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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