[Tsutenkaku Travel Guide] Enjoy Osaka’s Iconic Tower

Hours vary depending on the facility inside Tsutenkaku, so keep this in mind if you’re visiting at night.
The following information is current as of March 1, 2026–.

Tsutenkaku’s Admission is as follows. To use the special outdoor observation deck “Tenbo Paradise” and the cantilevered observation deck “TIP THE TSUTENKAKU,” you’ll need to pay the additional amount shown below on top of the main observation deck Admission.

When purchasing any ticket, you’ll need to reserve an entry time. Since you may have to wait on the day, we recommend buying tickets online in advance. Tickets may sell out after late afternoon, so please arrive with plenty of time.

An observation deck on the 5th floor of Tsutenkaku, 87.5 m above the ground.
It’s the most famous spot in Tsutenkaku, and from here you can take in panoramic views of Osaka city.
As the name suggests, the interior is decorated in gold, inspired by the golden tea room created by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
The golden tea room is said to have been in Osaka Castle, but it has been lost and no longer exists.

On the “Golden Observation Deck,” a deity known as “Billiken-san” sits enshrined.
Billiken-san is a god of good fortune, and it’s said that rubbing the soles of his feet brings blessings.
He’s known for his upturned eyes and pointed head.
You can touch the Billiken-san on the “Golden Observation Deck,” so rub the soles of his feet and receive his blessings.
The current Billiken-san is the third statue, newly made for Tsutenkaku’s 100th anniversary in 2012.
Its origins are said to trace back to a work created by American artist “Florence Pretz,” modeled after a deity she saw in a dream, and it was introduced to Japan in 1909.
Today, it’s beloved as a symbolic deity of Osaka.

The “Light Observation Deck” on the 4th floor, one level below the “Golden Observation Deck.”
While you can look out over Osaka through large windows during the day, at night it transforms into a disco-like space with a mirror ball and flashy lighting.
Enjoy Osaka’s night views along with an over-the-top Osaka-style production.
It also frequently hosts collaborations with anime, manga, and characters.

The special outdoor observation deck “Tenbo Paradise” is Tsutenkaku’s highest observation area.
Walk along the outdoor corridor 94.5 m above the ground and take in sweeping views of Osaka.
With fewer obstructions, you’ll get a more dramatic view than from the indoor decks.
Also outdoors, the cantilevered observation deck “TIP THE TSUTENKAKU” is the most thrilling spot in Tsutenkaku.
The floor is see-through, so you can look straight down from 92.5 m above the ground for a skywalk-like feeling.

A thrill attraction added in 2022: a 60 m-long slide that takes you down a tube-shaped slope.
Starting from Tsutenkaku’s 3rd floor, 22 m above the ground, you loop around the outside of the elevator tower and slide down to the 1st floor in Approx. 10 seconds.
Because the top of the tube is transparent, you’ll slide down while looking out at Tsutenkaku and the streets around Shinsekai.
If you love thrill rides, be sure to give it a try.

A ramen shop founded in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, in 1998, with its main location now in Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture. Although there are only three shops under the Mutekpo name—Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo—it’s a popular place with fans nationwide.
Its biggest feature is a tonkotsu broth so rich that even lovers of thick ramen are surprised the first time they try it. The soup is made using only carefully selected high-quality pork bones and water. By thoroughly simmering around 300 kg of pork bones, they create a one-of-a-kind ultra-concentrated broth.

Founded in 1929 just steps from Tsutenkaku, one of Osaka’s landmarks. This is the flagship location of Kushikatsu Daruma, a kushikatsu chain mainly found across Osaka city.
Daruma’s kushikatsu is fried in their own original oil, with minimal oil odor and a light finish that’s easy on the stomach.
The breadcrumbs used for the batter are very fine, creating a thin, crispy texture.
There are around 40 types of kushikatsu ready to order, including beef, pork, shrimp, tomato, onion, and shiitake mushrooms. Freshly fried skewers are dipped into their original sauce, refined through ongoing development.

A yoshoku (Japanese-style Western) restaurant located in Via Abeno Walk, a dining area next to the shopping complex Abeno Q’s Mall near Tennoji Station. Since opening over 70 years ago, it has continued to make carefully prepared yoshoku dishes with the motto “unchanging flavor and heartfelt care.”
Their signature “Special Roll Cabbage” stands out for its big size, Approx. 10 cm in diameter. Enjoy the perfect combination of slow-simmered, melt-in-your-mouth cabbage and juicy ground meat, topped with two sauces: demi-glace and curry.

Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward—home to Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho, and Spa World—is commonly known as “Shinsekai.”
The name dates back to 1912, when Tsutenkaku and Luna Park, Japan’s second amusement park, opened here.
It came to be called “Shinsekai,” meaning “Osaka’s new landmark.”
Since then, it developed into an entertainment district and became the setting for many movies and TV dramas, and it’s now a must-mentioned place when people talk about “Osaka.”
Stretching straight from Exit 3 of Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line’s Ebisucho Station to Tsutenkaku, Tsutenkaku Hondori Shopping Street is lined with retro cafés, okonomiyaki shops, and other downtown eats. It’s also known as the spot where “Tsutenkaku looks the most beautiful.”

A super-tall mixed-use skyscraper that opened in 2014 and stands 300 m above ground.
From B2 to the 14th floor, it houses Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store (Kintetsu Department Store) and Abeno Harukas Dining.
The observation deck “Harukas 300 (Observatory)” is a three-tier structure spanning the 58th, 59th, and 60th floors.
From the entry gate on the 16th floor, take a dedicated elevator to the top level on the 60th floor—an indoor glass corridor from floor to ceiling that feels like walking in the sky.
With good weather conditions, you can see as far as Kyoto, the Rokko mountain range, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Awaji Island, and the Ikoma mountain range.

Opened on January 1, 1915, and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2015.
Across Approx. 11 ha, it keeps around 180 species and 1,000 animals, and incorporates “ecological exhibits” that recreate habitats as closely as possible, such as the reptile house “IFAR” and the “African Savanna Zone” with hippos, giraffes, lions, and more.
The “African Savanna Zone” features animals that live on the African savanna such as giraffes and lions, as well as the wolf, tiger, and small animal houses with Chinese wolves and Amur tigers. You’ll also find animals like condors and Sichuan takin.

A hotel located a 2-station ride from JR Osaka Station and a 2-minute walk from Sakuranomiya Station on the Osaka Loop Line.
With smooth transfers to major lines and great access to Osaka’s famous spots, it’s a popular base for sightseeing.
Along the Okawa River near the hotel, you’ll find many cherry blossom spots such as the Japan Mint and Kema Sakuranomiya Park. If you stay during peak season, we recommend taking a walk under the rows of full-bloom cherry trees.

Located in Sakuranomiya, known as one of Kansai’s top cherry blossom destinations.
With the Okawa River flowing gently nearby and a setting rich in flowers and greenery, it offers an exceptional location where you can enjoy a relaxing moment despite being in the heart of the city.
Since opening in Hibiya, Tokyo in 1890 as Japan’s state guest house, the Imperial Hotel’s spirit of hospitality has been passed down for over 130 years, bringing a sense of comfort and calm.

A Japanese-style premium brand by Dormy Inn, a hotel chain found across Japan. From its “tatami” culture of taking off your shoes and relaxing, it lets not only international visitors but also domestic travelers experience the appeal of Japanese culture.
All areas inside—guest rooms and lobby—are covered in tatami, making it comfortable to take off your shoes and feel at home.
Because it offers an easy way to enjoy traditional Japanese culture, it’s also well reviewed by overseas guests.