Osaka Castle
Osaka, Japan
Umeda Sky Building, Osaka
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Photo: Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia CommonsThe essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- ¥2,000; ages 4–12 ¥500; under 4 free
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Hours
- 9:30–22:30, last entry 22:00
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 1 h
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Height
- 173 metres, 40 floors
- Deck
- An open roof all the way round
- Best time
- Sunset and evening
- Getting there
- About 10 minutes on foot from Osaka and Umeda stations
Key facts
173 mheight of the towers
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en.wikipedia40floors in each of the two towers
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en.wikipedia1993the year it opened
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en.wikipediaHiroshi Harathe building's architect
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en.wikipedia360°open-air rooftop deck all the way round
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skybldg.co.jp¥2,000adult entry
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skybldg.co.jp22:00last entry — you can come late
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skybldg.co.jpTakimi Kojia retro restaurant alley in the basement
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skybldg.co.jpWhat is the Umeda Sky Building?
The Umeda Sky Building is a skyscraper in Osaka's northern Umeda business district, opened in 1993 and designed by the architect Hiroshi Hara. It consists of two 40-floor towers, 173 metres tall, joined at the top by a huge ring.
The ring holds the Floating Garden observatory (Kuchu Teien): a glazed floor and, above it, an open-air rooftop deck all the way round, with wind and sky directly overhead. You go up by lift, and the last floors by escalator in a see-through tube slung between the towers over empty space.
Tickets and hours
According to the official site, entry is ¥2,000 for adults and ¥500 for children aged 4 to 12; under-4s go free. The observatory opens 9:30 to 22:30, with last entry at 22:00. On special days, such as the Yodo River fireworks, a separate ticket is required.
With the Osaka Amazing Pass, entry before 15:00 is free. Next to the observatory is a small art museum, with a combined ticket sold at the counter.
What to see
- The open roof — a 360° view.
- The see-through escalator between the towers.
- The glazed observatory floor.
- Sunset over Osaka Bay.
- Takimi Koji — a retro alley in the basement.
- The garden at the foot of the towers.
How to get to the Umeda Sky Building
Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.
Where are you starting from?
We’ll draw it on the map on foot and by taxi; metro and buses open in your maps app. Your location isn’t stored.
More tips
- From JR Osaka station — about 10 minutes on foot north-west through the underground passage.
- From the Umeda stations — metro, Hankyu and Hanshin, 10–15 minutes on foot.
- Signs for 'Sky Building' — in the passages from the station.
- From Namba — Midosuji metro line to Umeda, about 10 minutes.
- From Kansai airport — a bus to Umeda or the JR Haruka train to Osaka.
Umeda Sky Building or Tsutenkaku
| Umeda Sky Buildingyou are here | ≈ 173 m | An open roof all round | ¥2,000 | Until 22:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsutenkaku | ≈ 94 m | Two decks | ≈ ¥1,500 | Until evening |
How long do you need?
An hour is enough for the observatory: go up, walk round the open roof, look at the city and come down. Afterwards you can have dinner in the basement alley of Takimi Koji, styled as a street of old Japan with restaurants.
Umeda is one of Osaka's main transport and business hubs: around Osaka station are department stores, underground shopping streets and restaurants. If you're staying nearby, the observatory makes a good evening outing.
Is the Umeda Sky Building worth it?
Yes: an open-air rooftop deck all the way round is rare, and the sunset view here is one of the best in Osaka.
The YesGo take: ¥2,000 isn't cheap, and at sunset the roof gets crowded. Come a little before sunset, or after 20:00 when it's dark and the crowds have gone. If you're afraid of heights, the see-through escalator may impress you more than you'd like.
Umeda itself isn't the most atmospheric part of town — it's offices, stations and department stores. So combine the observatory with dinner here, and go to Namba and Dotonbori for neon and street food — they're 10 minutes away by metro.
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Osaka views: compare and choose
Observation decks and viewpoints rated by YesGo. Tap a column heading to sort.
| Osaka Castle | 55 | 2 h | ¥1,200 | 3.9 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umeda Sky Buildingyou are here | 36 | 1 h | ¥2,000 | — |
| Tsutenkaku | 34 | 1 h | ≈ ¥1,500 | 6.1 km |
Osaka in a day
Osaka Castle in the morning, the Shinsaibashi shopping street in the afternoon, and the Umeda Sky Building observatory at sunset. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.
- Osaka Castle2 h · ¥1,200
- 48 min walk from the previous stopShinsaibashi1 h · free
- 65 min walk from the previous stopUmeda Sky Buildingyou are here1 h · ¥2,000
3 places · about 5 h 53 min with walks · 113 min on foot in total
How to do it right
- Come half an hour before sunset.
- Last entry is 22:00.
- It's windy on top — bring a jacket.
- Dinner in the basement at Takimi Koji.
- For a retro view: Tsutenkaku.
Questions
How much is entry to the Umeda Sky Building?
¥2,000 for adults, ¥500 for ages 4–12, free under 4.
What are the opening hours?
9:30–22:30, last entry 22:00.
How tall is it?
173 metres, 40 floors.
When is the best time to go?
At sunset or late in the evening.
How do I get there?
About 10 minutes on foot from Osaka station via the underground passage.
Is the deck open-air?
Yes, the top is an open roof all the way round.
How long do you need?
About an hour.
Where can I eat?
In the retro basement alley of Takimi Koji.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.
Sources and fact-check
- Official site (skybldg.co.jp/en) — hours, prices, open roof, Takimi Koji, special days (checked 09.11.2026)
- English Wikipedia: Umeda Sky Building — height, floors, year, architect
- Wikidata Q1151808 — coordinates
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