Tsutenkaku Tower Tours and Activities

Tsutenkaku Tower
Tsutenkaku Tower
Tsutenkaku Tower which includes a city and night scenes
Tsutenkaku Tower showing a city and landscape views
Tsutenkaku Tower


Looming over the heart of Osaka’s central business district is one of the tallest structures in the city, where you can meet the god of happiness, Billiken.

Tsūtenkaku Tower is a landmark building that marks the spiritual heart of Osaka’s central business district. Spend some time admiring the architecture of the eight-sided tower or climb to its summit for incredible views across the city.

When the tower was completed in 1912 it was the tallest of its kind in Japan. In the 1950s the building was extended to reach a total height of 103 metres (337 feet), cementing the tower as a powerful symbol of Osaka’s prosperity. The redesign was the work of the esteemed local architect and engineer, Tachu Naito.

As one of the most popular attractions in the city it’s not unusual for wait times to be lengthy. Buy a drink from a nearby café as you wait to take the elevator to the tower’s observation deck. On your way up be sure to stop by the fifth floor, where you’ll find Billiken. The statue is considered good luck and fortune is said to come to you if you rub his feet.

Continue your ascent of the tower to soak up the panoramic views from the top. Look down at the city beneath your feet to plan out your next destination.

Before leaving, stop by the gift shop to find an array of items shaped like the iconic tower. Pick up a drink bottle, an origami swan or a tiny brass version of Billiken to share your happiness with others.

Visit the tower at night to see it illuminated against the city skyline by a series of neon lights. Each of the building’s eight sides shines bright with colourful advertisements. The tower becomes an ideal landmark for orienting yourself after dark.

You can stop for a meal from the food court beneath Tsūtenkaku Tower before you leave. Here you can sample quick and delicious Japanese delicacies, like Okonomiyaki, a freshly cooked pancake.

The tower is open daily. An admission fee applies. From the centre of the city the tower is easily reached on foot and is well serviced by the subway.

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