Kadoma, Japan
門真市
Kadoma is a town of 131,727 people in Osaka, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Kadoma
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 76 parks and trails, 295 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kansai Medical University, Osaka Electro-Communication University, 松下幸之助歴史館 and Fujita Art Museum.
Weather in Kadoma
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Kadoma
Kadoma (門真市, Kadoma-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2024, the city had an estimated population of 116,511 in 64301 households and a population density of 9680 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 12.30 square kilometres (4.75 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Kadoma, Osaka (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Kansai Medical University
School · 1.9 km
Higher education institution in Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Osaka Electro-Communication University
School · 5.4 km
Higher education institution in Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Osaka Gakuin University
School · 5.0 km
Higher education institution in Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Osaka Institute of Technology
School · 2.9 km
Higher education institution in Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Osaka University of Economics
School · 3.1 km
Higher education institution in Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Osaka University of Human Sciences
School · 4.9 km
Higher education institution in Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Museums and landmarks17
Nanao Tile Kiln Site
Monument and historic site · 6.4 km
Archaeological site
Panasonic Kōnosuke Matsushita Museum
Museum
Corporate museum operated by Panasonic in Kadoma, Osaka
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds76
64 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes295
.JPG){kind=link}
283 more on the map.
History
The area of the modern city of Kadoma was within ancient Kawachi Province. During the Jōmon period, this area was under Kawachi Bay, and inlet of Osaka Bay. During the Yayoi period the bay became a lake and various settlements arose on its shores. Dotaku ritual objects and kofun burial mounds were built, and the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki record that Emperor Nintoku ordered the construction of an embankment to control repeated flooding of the Yodo River, the early known of such projects in Japan. During the Heian period, large shōen landed estates were established, and in the Kamakura and Muromachi period, the entire area of the city was under cultivation. During the Edo Period, due to its proximity to Kyoto and Osaka, most of the area was held as tenryō territory under the direct control of the Tokugawa shogunate. The village of Kadoma, was established within Matta District with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. On April 1, 1896 the area became part of Kitakawachi District, Osaka. On April 1, 1939 Kadoma raised to town status. The neighboring villages of Owada and Shinomiya were absorbed on September 30, 1956. On August 1, 1963 Kadoma was raised to city status. Plans to merge Kadoma with the neighboring city of Moriguchi were rejected overwhelming by local residents of both cities in 2005.
From the History section of Kadoma, Osaka on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship46
Shopping50
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Healthcare44
Map of Kadoma
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 km away.
- Moriguchi 1 km southwest, about 1 min by car
- Osaka 8 km southwest, about 8 min by car
- Takatsuki 13 km north, about 13 min by car
- Minoh 14 km northwest, about 14 min by car
- Amagasaki 15 km west, about 15 min by car
- Itami 17 km west, about 17 min by car
- Kawanishi 17 km northwest, about 17 min by car
- Matsubara 19 km south, about 19 min by car
- Takarazuka 21 km west, about 21 min by car
- Kyoto 35 km northeast, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
Loading what members have shared...
Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Kadoma-shi station south square, ↑ＰＯＮ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OECU, Original uploader was Bakkai at ja.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Omiya, Shuichiejima, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Osaka University of Economics C and D building, Bergmann, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 260411 Fujita Museum Osaka Japan02s3, 663highland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PanasonicKonosukeMatsushitaMuseum, Ohgi ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- AEON MALL Dainichi, Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Osaka Prefectural Yodogawa Technology High School, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OECU highschool, The original uploader was Bakkai at Japanese Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moriguchi City Yakumo elementary school, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Matsushita Memorial Hospital, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kadoma city Kadoma elem-sch, The original uploader was Bakkai at Japanese Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kadoma jinja, Bittercup, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oubaiji Temple, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ten Shrine Kadoma City, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Osaga Gakuin (Osaka, Japan), RoyHalzenski, Public domain
- Shijonawate Gakuen University, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KMU Campus, Puratanasu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Osaka Prefectural Ashima High School, BJP039, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Osaka Prefectural Moriguchi Higashi High School, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moriguchi City Yakumo Junior High School, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 大阪府立淀川工科高等学校, Yo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Moriguchi City Moriguchi elementary school, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moriguchi City Yakumo Higashi elementary school, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kadoma City Kadoma Hasuhana junior high school, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Moriguchi City Shofu junior high school, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kadoma City Kadoma Mirai elementary school, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kounosuke Matsushita Bronze, Mr.ちゅらさん, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Keihan Nishisanso Station platform - panoramio (4), DVMG, CC BY 3.0
- Keihan Nishisanso Station platform - panoramio (3), DVMG, CC BY 3.0
- Keihan Nishisanso Station platform - panoramio (8), DVMG, CC BY 3.0
- Keihan Nishisanso Station platform - panoramio (2), DVMG, CC BY 3.0
- Keihan Nishisanso Station platform - panoramio (5), DVMG, CC BY 3.0
- Keihan 2601 Nishisanso Station 20180101, yagi-s, CC BY 2.0
- Keihan 3002F ltd express Nishisanso Station 2018-01-01, yagi-s, CC BY 2.0
- Keihan Nishisanso Station platform - panoramio (6), DVMG, CC BY 3.0
- Motomachi - panoramio (19), DVMG, CC BY 3.0
- Nishisanso station building, Niiryoku2910, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Keihan Nishisanso Station - panoramio (1), DVMG, CC BY 3.0
- Keihan Nishisanso Station - panoramio (3), DVMG, CC BY 3.0
- Toho Cinemas Lalaport Kadoma, Mr.ちゅらさん, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Takoyaki Wanaka at LaLaport Kadoma Kuromon Ichiba Market, Mr.ちゅらさん, CC BY-SA 4.0
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
Page built November 4, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.