Tsutenkaku
About This Destination
Tsutenkaku is a 103-metre observation tower in the Shinsekai district of Naniwa Ward, Osaka. The original tower dated from 1912 but was dismantled during the Second World War, and the current structure opened in 1956. It has observation decks with views over Osaka, and the tower is well known for the Billiken good-luck figure enshrined inside. The main deck charges an admission fee, with extra options such as an open-air deck and a slide. The tower stands at the centre of Shinsekai, a retro entertainment quarter known for kushikatsu restaurants. It is open daily, generally from 10:00 to 20:00.
Location
Prefecture: Osaka
Address: Osaka, Japan
Nearest Station: Ebisucho Station (Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line)
Best time to visit: Year-round; evenings for illuminated views
Visitor Information
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Access
Osaka, Japan
Get DirectionsFrequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Tsutenkaku from the nearest station?
It is about a 3-minute walk from Ebisucho Station on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line, or about 6 minutes from Shin-Imamiya Station.
How much does it cost to go up Tsutenkaku?
Admission to the main observation deck is around 1,200 yen, with extra charges for the open-air deck and other attractions.
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