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Kuchu Teien Tenbodai
1-1-88 Oyodo-naka, Kita-ku, Osaka, 531-6008, Japan
+81 66 440 3855
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#70 of 168 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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For the best view of Osaka, head to the Floating Garden Observatory (Kuchu Teien Tenbodai). At 557ft it offers a complete 360-degree view of the city. Placed between the towers of the Umeda Sky building, this observatory seems like something out of a sci-fi movie! Your only way to get up is via a super fast glass elevator - a terrifying ride if you're scared of heights! But you can forget all fears with a drink from the lounge on board. Enjoy the great breeze and this breath-taking perception of Osaka city. The admission cost is JPY700 for adults, JPY300 for children and JPY500 for junior and high school students.

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Directions

JR Osaka

Hours

Daily 10a-10:30p

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