Tsutenkaku, A nostalgic leap to Osaka's dazzling heights

1-18-6 Emisuto Higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Formerly the tallest mountain in Japan

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Introduction

Tsutenkaku is a high-rise building that leads to the sky, inspired by the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It was the tallest building in Japan at the time of its completion and is one of Osaka's iconic buildings, like Osaka Castle. On the top floor's observation deck, visitors can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding area. On the fifth floor, there is a statue called "Fukusenzo" that is believed to bring good luck when you touch the soles of its feet. The neon lights on the top indicate the weather forecast, with white for sunny, orange for cloudy, blue for rain, and pink for snow. The area near Tsutenkaku, called Shinsekai, is a paradise for local food in Osaka. Here, you can find a variety of specialty foods, including takoyaki, kushikatsu, motsunabe, and the more expensive fugu cuisine. These foods are all must-tries.

Address

1-18-6 Emisuto Higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Opening hours

9:00-21:00 (entry stops 30 minutes before closing)

Transportation

JR Loop Line Shin-Imamiya Station is a 10-minute walk away; Subway Sakaisuji Line Ebisucho Station is a 3-minute walk away; Subway Midosuji Line Dobutsuen-mae Station is a 10-minute walk away; Hankai Tramway Hankai Line Ebisucho Station is a 3-minute walk away; City Bus Subway Ebisucho is a 3-minute walk away.

Phone 6 6641 9555

Website http://www.tsutenkaku.co.jp