Abeno Harukas

Abeno Harukas dominated Osaka's skyline as Japan's tallest building from its completion in 2014 until 2023, its 300 meters of glass and steel rising above the Tennoji district. The Harukas 300 observation deck occupies the top three floors, offering panoramic views that on clear days extend from Osaka Bay across to the mountains of Nara. The building functions as a vertical city. Lower floors house a major Kintetsu department store, while an art museum hosts rotating exhibitions that range from classical Japanese art to contemporary international shows. Multiple restaurant floors span the spectrum from casual Osaka street food like takoyaki to refined French cuisine. Connected directly to Tennoji Station, one of Osaka's major transit hubs, Abeno Harukas serves as a natural starting point for exploring the Tennoji area and the retro entertainment district of Shinsekai just to the north.