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The Umeda Sky Building (梅田スカイビル) 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. Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

How to get there

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

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

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English Links

Sky Building's Floating Garden Official English website.

Japanese Links

Sky Building Official website.