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The Umeda Sky Building is a skyscraper in Osaka’s Umeda district made of two 173 m towers joined at the top, and the Kuchu Teien Observatory runs from its 39th floor to the roof.
Admission
Official Umeda Sky Building prices. Under 4 is free, and disability certificate holders and an equal number of companions pay half.
The Osaka Amazing Pass gives free entry until 15:00, and only 10% off after that.
Getting there
Walk from JR Osaka Station
Walking times are from the building's official access page. A sketch simplified from OpenStreetMap coordinates. © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route follows the south building of Grand Front Osaka, crosses an intersection and goes through an underground passage of about 40 m. The Sky Building is across the street from the passage exit.
Floor by floor
Elevator Sky escalator
- RF 360° open-air deck
- 40F Indoor observatory, cafe
- 39F Tickets, lounge, shop
- 35F Change to sky escalator
- 3F Departure gate
Official Umeda Sky Building guide. Entry is processed at the 39F ticket counter, and 39F can be reached without a ticket. Wheelchair users and strollers that cannot be folded take the high-rise elevator from Tower East 1F to 39F.
Hours are 9:30 to 22:30, with last entry at 22:00. Inspection and event days have different hours. The roof alone can close in bad weather; umbrellas cannot be used there and food and drink cannot be taken up.
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