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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hours and fees

Floating Garden Observatory
Hours:	10:00 to 22:30 (entrance until 22:00)
Closed:	Two consecutive days in January
Admission:	700 yen

news and reports

	Osaka Cherry Blossom Report April 15, 2009
	Osaka Cherry Blossom Report April 6, 2009

travel community

Users who have been to Osaka: 1155
Users who have been to Umeda Sky Building: 334

4th of 9 most visited sights in Osaka.
45th of 509 most visited sights nationwide.

Rating by users:		recommended (79/100, 190 votes)
Rating by staff:		interesting
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