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Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory
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The Umeda Floating Garden Observatory overlooks central Osaka and its rivers. Enjoy the indoor views before walking on the rooftop Sky Walk. Combine it with time around Umeda when you want to see the city from above.
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Address
〒531-6023 大阪府大阪市北区大淀中1-1-88
1-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka 531-6023, Japan
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Regular admission is JPY 2,000 for adults and JPY 500 for ages 4–12. Special opening dates and events have separate ticket conditions; check the information for your date.
Opening hours and closed days
Regular hours are 09:30–22:30, with last admission at 22:00. Special opening dates may have different entry start times and ticket conditions.
What can I see at Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory?
Views across the city and rivers
Look over central Osaka and its rivers from indoors, then walk on the rooftop Sky Walk. Visit alongside your time around Umeda if you want to enjoy the city from above.
How to get to Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory
Official walking directions give about seven minutes from JR Osaka Station and nine minutes from Osaka Metro Umeda. From Midosuji Line Umeda, leave through the North Ticket Gate towards Yodobashi Umeda. Pass LINKS Umeda and follow the road between Grand Front Osaka's north and south buildings. Cross the junction and use the short underpass shown in the official directions. Return to street level and cross towards the Sky Building, then follow signs outside to the dedicated observation deck entrance. The estimate excludes your hotel-to-station walk, platform access and ticket and entry queues.
Before you visit
Use the dedicated observation deck entrance
At the Sky Building, follow signs to the dedicated observation deck entrance. This differs from access to the Tower East and Tower West office lifts. Add ticket and entry queue time to the walk from the station.
Time your visit for sunset
For sunset views, allow walking and queue time so you arrive before sunset. Views depend on the weather, and rooftop use follows the day's notices. Special opening dates may have different hours and ticket conditions.
Book admission to Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory
Check the visit date, included areas and cancellation conditions on the booking page before choosing a ticket.
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Questions about Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory
Can I reach the observation deck using the Umeda Sky Building's office lifts?
Use the separate, dedicated observation deck entrance. Follow the signs outside the building. This is different from the office lifts in Tower East and Tower West.
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