basic information

The Umeda Sky Building is a spectacular high rise building in the Kita district of Osaka, near Osaka and Umeda Stations. It is also known as the "New Umeda City". The 173 meter tall building consists of two main towers which are connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers a great view of the city for a 700 Yen admission fee. The Takimi-koji restaurant mall, a replica of a Japanese street of the early Showa Period, can be found on the first basement floor. Offices occupy most of the building's other floors.

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how to get there

The Umeda Sky Building is a 10-15 minute walk from Osaka and Umeda Stations.

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4th of 8 most visited sights in Osaka.
45th of 417 most visited sights nationwide.

hotels & ryokan

Kaneyoshi Ryokan A modern Japanese inn in Dotombori. the center of Osaka. 2 subway stations nearby. Close to many shops and Osaka Castle. ANA Hotel Osaka ANA Hotel Osaka will make a brand new start as ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka on October 1st, 2008. Osaka Yamatoya Honten Japanese style budget ryokan. From 5,775yen. Right next to Dotonbori in Osaka. Osaka guesthouse Osaka furnished apartments. No key money, commission charge, or guarantor. 51,000 yen/month 27,000yen/2weeks. w/ utilities Weekly Mansion Osaka Furnished apartments in the middle of downtown Osaka for short and extended stays. Free In-Room Broadband.

tours and packages

Osaka Tours Various English tours of Osaka and surroundings.