Umeda Sky Building

Love sky-high, panoramic views? Head over to the Umeda Sky Building near Osaka Station for fantastic cityscape views from morning to night. Just watch out for the strong winds.

[Umeda Sky Building - image © Florentyna Leow]

For those who can’t get enough of panoramic views, the Umeda Sky Building near Osaka Station is another great place to enjoy the world from up high. This major Osaka landmark houses the Floating Garden Observatory on the 39th to 41st floors, a unique doughnut-shaped platform offering 360-degree cityscape views from morning to night.

[Umeda Sky Building - image © Florentyna Leow]

At 170 meters high, views from the Sky Walk on the 41st floor are pretty stunning. On a particularly clear day, you might even be able to see as far as Awaji Island. Unlike most observatories, though, it is open-air. It can be windy up there, so stow your hats and umbrellas safely in a bag in case they’re blown away - you only need to be blown away by the view.

[Umeda Sky Building - image © Florentyna Leow]

If you want to linger, the Sky 40 cafe, the Sky Lounge Stardust, and Chinese restaurant Sangu are great places to have a drink and continue enjoying the cityscape. Alternatively, you could head down to the basement and visit Takimi-Koji gourmet street for a hearty meal at any of the restaurants there. The building is also home to Cine Libre, where you can get your art house cinema fix, if you’re so inclined.

The Umeda Sky Building is a short 10-15 minute walk from Osaka Station, meaning that you can even squeeze in a quick view of the city before traveling onwards to another city.

If you want to compare the views from Osaka’s highest skyscraper, Harukas, see our detailed guide to visiting Harukas.

English name:
Umeda Sky Building

Japanese name:
梅田スカイビル

English address:
1-1-88 Oyodo-naka, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, 531-6039

Japanese address:
〒531-6039 大阪市北区大淀中1-1-88

Opening hours (Kuchu Teien Observatory):
9:30am-10:30pm (last entry 10pm)

Admission (Kuchu Teien Observatory):
13 years old and over: 1500
4-12 years old: 700

Nearest Transport:
Train: 9-minute walk from the north central exit of Osaka Station.
Train and Subway: 10-minute walk from Umeda Station.

Nearest Hotels:
Check availability and pricing for hotels near Umeda Sky Building. Osaka on Booking.com or Agoda.com.

Telephone:
+81-6-6440-3855

Website:Official Website (English)

Near To Here:
Umeda Sky Building is located in Osaka’s Kita and Umeda district. See our complete list of things to do in the Kita and Umeda district, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

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