Tsutenkaku

Observation Tower

3.5

A viewing tower located in Naniwa Ward, Osaka City and a famous Osaka landmark. Originally erected in 1912 and modeled after the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the current 108 meter tower is actually the second Tsutenkaku. The fourth and fifth floors are a viewing floor overlooking Osaka. There are figures of the Seven Gods of Fortune on the fifth floor as well as a statue of Billiken which is said to bring good luck when the soles of its feet are rubbed. The tower is filled with other interesting things to see and do, including the Kinnikuman Museum; a café produced by Mother Farm; and showroom shops by Morinaga, Glico, and Nisshin.

Spot details

Address: Osaka Osakashi Naniwa-ku Ebisuhigashi 1-18-6 Map
Area: Tennoji / Shinsekai Area
Phone: 0666419555
Hours: [General observatory] 10:00-20:00 (Last entry 19:30)
[Special outdoor observatory] 10:00-19:50 (Last entry19:30)
[Official Shop (2F shop)] 10:00-19:30
[Waku Waku Land (basement store)] 10:00-19:30
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [General observation deck fee Friday]
[Adults (high school students and above)] 900yen
[Up to junior high school student] 400yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, UnionPay)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Osaka Free Wi-Fi)
English Menu: Available
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 29, 2020 (Information as of May 25, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
[Dinner] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Japanese fun

Reviewed : 2023.02.22

I suspect by modern standards the tower is not high enough, glitzy enough, not extreme. There is no glass floor or really scary experience but for someone a bit nervous of heights this place is...
Good experience

Reviewed : 2022.12.14

I tried Japanese kushikatsu at Tsutenkaku.It was very crowded and lively.I enjoyed the variety of Japanese food in Osaka
Not worth the price

Reviewed : 2022.11.01

Staff were great, friendly and helpful but the tower was a bit of a let down.The ticket was 900¥ and the top garden observation deck was an additional 300¥.The 4th floor was horrendous with awful...