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Harukas 300 Observatory (Abeno Harukas)

ハルカス300(あべのハルカス)

Tennoji / Abeno · near Tennoji (1 min walk)

Harukas 300 Observatory (Abeno Harukas) in Tennoji / Abeno. The highest observation deck in Osaka, with a soaring glass-walled atrium, an open-air inner courtyard and views stretching to Kobe and beyond; directly connected to the station.

Why children love it: The highest observation deck in Osaka, with a soaring glass-walled atrium, an open-air inner courtyard and views stretching to Kobe and beyond; directly connected to the station.

Honest drawbacks: The most expensive of the city's viewpoints; the appeal is mostly the view, so young children may tire quickly.

Best for
Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
1h
Opening hours
09:00-22:00 (last entry 21:30). On floors 58-60 of Japan's second-tallest building, 300 m up, directly above Tennoji Station.
Price
Adults ¥2,000, junior/senior-high ¥1,200, elementary ¥700, preschool ¥500, under 4 free.
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / weather
mixed

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