The observation platform of this observatory is a bridge connecting the two towers of the Umeda Sky Building, whose roof features a doughnut shape that provides an unobstructed 360-degree view. While enjoying the breathtaking sights you can also directly feel the wind―which at 170 meters off the ground can get quite strong. From this observatory you can not only see all of Osaka but as far away as Awaji Island. The basement of the building houses the Takimi-Koji gourmet street with old fashioned images of Osaka from the 1920s.

• 9 min. walk from JR Osaka Sta., Osaka-umeda Sta. on the Hankyu Railway and Umeda Sta. Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, Higashi-Umeda Sta. on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line, and Nishi-Umeda Sta. on the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line
• +81-6-6440-3901
• 1-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka
• Varies by facility
  Kuchu Teien Observatory: 9:30-22:30 (varies seasonally; admissions close 22:00)
• Varies by facility
• Kuchu Teien Observatory admission fees:
  Adults: 1,500 yen
  Age 4-12: 700 yen
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