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8 Observation Decks & Towers in Osaka That You Shouldn't Miss
Home to nearly nine million and powering an economy that exceeds both Hong Kong's and Thailand's, Osaka packs quite a punch. The confident, stylish city is a shopping hub, with fabulous restaurants and nightlife. It's an ideal base for exploring the Kansai region; Kyoto's World Heritage Sites, Nara's temple and Koya-san's eerie graves are within 90 minutes by train. Top city attractions include the aquarium, Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan and the futuristic Floating Garden Observatory.
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1. Harukas 300 Observation Deck
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 280 reviews
Reviewed By flora1602 - Kuching, Malaysia
tallest building in Osaka. the views are spectacular. very romantic especially at night with all the lights and all. went there with my man during my birthday! spent nearly 2 hours there
2. Orix Hommachi Bldg. Observation Terrace
3. Kuchu Teien Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3,032 reviews
This modern, soaring building consists of two towers connected by an observation deck that offers a spectacular view of the city.
Reviewed By kasuga14 - Middletown, United States
It’s definitely a great place to go if you want some good views of Osaka. Definitely worth the price of admission. Going during the day is great, but go in the evening for dope night views!
4. Cosmo Tower
5. Osaka Prefectural Government Sakishima Building Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By ShitoGC - Vasto, Italy
Also know as Cosmo Tower (previously: Osaka World Trade Center Cosmo Building), this stylish tower was the highest building in Osaka (and he second highest in Japan, just after the Yokohama Landmark Tower) - before the bulky Abeno Harukas was built. First or second highest does not really matter though, you still get a wonderful sightsee of Osaka from this observatory deck, possibly the most beautiful you can find. If you like this kind of observatory views, do not miss this place. Th building per se and its whole ward around, with malls and places that feel a bit like "half developed" or "a little abandoned", may give you a bit of a sad feeling though, that of an economic enthusiasm that has been burst together with the bubble, but what can we do? We're no more in the 20th century anyway. :-/
6. Tsutenkaku
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3.5 based on 1,834 reviews
Reviewed By GoGo2SlowGo - Denton, United States
You hear these phrases when you travel frequently. I've heard, people call Buenos Aires the Paris of South America for example. Tsutenkaku is a new structure, rebuilt after World War II. The original Tsutenkaku was built in 1912, and it shocked the people of that era; with a height of 200 feet. The name, Tsutenkaku, translates into Sky Route Tower. At the time, it was the tallest structure in the East. The locals considered Tsutenkaku the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. But in 1943 a fire broke out in the tower, and it was dismantled to supply steel to the wartime economy. The current Tsutenkaku was erected in 1956. It was designed and built by the architect Tachu Naito, who also coincidentally designed the Tokyo Tower.
7. Don Quixote Ferris Wheel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By harpazhadar - Haifa, Israel
We were about to pay for this ride when one of the employees told us that If you buy ANY item in the shop you can go for a free ride on the Ferris wheel! Admission alone is 1200 so we entered and bought some socks and went for the ride for free :) we did it on daytime - has nice views over the Dotonbori area. When it gets to the top it flips to the other side so be aware of your belongings!
