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Maishima Incineration Plant 舞洲工場

A waste incineration plant on Maishima island designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, with a golden-ball chimney and fairy-tale facades.

PriceFree

Getting thereSakurajima Station (JR Yumesaki Line), then bus; Maishima area bus stops nearby

Time needed30-45 min

Best timeSunny days, midday

Address1-2-48 Hokko Shiratsu, Konohana Ward, Osaka

About

Osaka's Maishima incineration plant looks more like a theme park castle than a utility: colourful wavy stripes, irregular windows and a tall chimney topped with a golden sphere, all designed by Austrian artist Hundertwasser. Photograph it from the roadside and the waterfront to the south, where the whole facade fits in frame; it is especially striking under blue skies. Tours of the working plant are offered by advance reservation; check the operator's site.

Highlights

Hundertwasser's colourful, curvy architecture
Golden sphere atop the chimney
Clear views from the surrounding roads
Plant tours by reservation

Tips

The plant is a working facility: shoot from public roads unless on a tour.
Combine with USJ across the water or a Maishima drive.
Bus service is limited; check timetables from Sakurajima Station.

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Maishima Incineration Plant 舞洲工場

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