Guidebook for Nishinari Ward, Osaka
Sightseeing
Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory is a connected pair of skyscrapers 173m high.
It is one of Japan’s foremost 360°completely open rooftops and lets you overlook the SKYLINE of Osaka.
It also has the worlds largest freestanding escalator to the top and a "floating sky garden".
Hours are usually from 10 AM to 10 PM seven days a week.Regular Admission is 800 YEN or
Free with the OSAKA AMAZING PASS.
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Небоскреб Умеда
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaUmeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory is a connected pair of skyscrapers 173m high.
It is one of Japan’s foremost 360°completely open rooftops and lets you overlook the SKYLINE of Osaka.
It also has the worlds largest freestanding escalator to the top and a "floating sky garden".
Hours are usually from 10 AM to 10 PM seven days a week.Regular Admission is 800 YEN or
Free with the OSAKA AMAZING PASS.
The 360 degree observatory is located at the top floor of Japan’s highest building “Abeno Harukas”. For 1500 yen you can enjoy the highest view of OSAKA 300 meters above the ground. There is an Art Museum and Garden on the 16th floor. There is also an amazing lobby, bar and restaurant for the Mariott hotel on the 19th floor. There are also many nearby restaurants and bars. See the website for details.
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Абено Харукас
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiThe 360 degree observatory is located at the top floor of Japan’s highest building “Abeno Harukas”. For 1500 yen you can enjoy the highest view of OSAKA 300 meters above the ground. There is an Art Museum and Garden on the 16th floor. There is also an amazing lobby, bar and restaurant for the Mariott hotel on the 19th floor. There are also many nearby restaurants and bars. See the website for details.
Entertainment & Activities
A Dotombori cruise of approximately 20 min to enjoy the lively Minami area with a fun guide in Japanese and some English.
*Show your OSAKA AMAZING PASS at the ticket counter which opens 1 hr. before the first cruise, exchange it to an assigned ticket, and line up at the boarding entrancensince the evening tickets are sold out early. Usually 900 Yen or FREE with the OSAKA AMAZING PASS.
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Дотонбори
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardA Dotombori cruise of approximately 20 min to enjoy the lively Minami area with a fun guide in Japanese and some English.
*Show your OSAKA AMAZING PASS at the ticket counter which opens 1 hr. before the first cruise, exchange it to an assigned ticket, and line up at the boarding entrancensince the evening tickets are sold out early. Usually 900 Yen or FREE with the OSAKA AMAZING PASS.
Arts & Culture
OSAKA CASTLE (OSAKA JO) is the most popular sightseeing spot in Osaka. Many highlights such as the view from the top, the golden tea room, and a try-on experience of armors and battle kabuto helmets. This was the home of the most powerful Shoguns in history.
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Парк Осака-Касл
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardOSAKA CASTLE (OSAKA JO) is the most popular sightseeing spot in Osaka. Many highlights such as the view from the top, the golden tea room, and a try-on experience of armors and battle kabuto helmets. This was the home of the most powerful Shoguns in history.
OSAKA MUSEUM OF HOUSING AND LIVING; The 1st museum in Japan themed with “homes and daily life” in Osaka. Back in time to the late Edo period in Osaka, walk through the town lined with merchant’s houses, a meeting place, and a bath house, etc. http://konjyakukan.com/ Allows you to dress up in authentic traditional dress for a small fee. (Free with the Amazing Pass)
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Музей жилья и жизни Осаки
6-chōme-4-20 TenjinbashiOSAKA MUSEUM OF HOUSING AND LIVING; The 1st museum in Japan themed with “homes and daily life” in Osaka. Back in time to the late Edo period in Osaka, walk through the town lined with merchant’s houses, a meeting place, and a bath house, etc. http://konjyakukan.com/ Allows you to dress up in authentic traditional dress for a small fee. (Free with the Amazing Pass)
Parks & Nature
This is one of the largest parks in Osaka and has a soccer stadium, restaurants, many kilometers of bicycle and jogging paths that is also popular for cherry blossom viewing and picnicking. Many great places to eat and grocery shop are also nearby.
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Ботанический сад Нагаи
1-23 NagaikōenThis is one of the largest parks in Osaka and has a soccer stadium, restaurants, many kilometers of bicycle and jogging paths that is also popular for cherry blossom viewing and picnicking. Many great places to eat and grocery shop are also nearby.
The Shitenoji Temple and Honbo Garden is the site of the first and oldest Buddhist Temple administered in Japan beginning in 593 with Prince Shotoku. Check websites for local events and hours.
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Шитенно-дзи
1-chōme-1-11-18 ShitennōjiThe Shitenoji Temple and Honbo Garden is the site of the first and oldest Buddhist Temple administered in Japan beginning in 593 with Prince Shotoku. Check websites for local events and hours.
Getting Around
Kishinosato subway station is Y18 on the Blue Line (Yottsubashi Sen).. There are many inexpensive places to eat and drink here (Matsuya, Torikizoku Izakaya, and Street Vendors selling Tako Yaki- Fried Octopus and Okonomiyaki - Veggie/Stir Fry Pancakes). This station is also only ten minutes away from Namba or Tennoji stations.
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Kishinosato Station
1-5-15 岸里Kishinosato subway station is Y18 on the Blue Line (Yottsubashi Sen).. There are many inexpensive places to eat and drink here (Matsuya, Torikizoku Izakaya, and Street Vendors selling Tako Yaki- Fried Octopus and Okonomiyaki - Veggie/Stir Fry Pancakes). This station is also only ten minutes away from Namba or Tennoji stations.
Drinks & Nightlife
The G3 nightclub is next to the Giraffe nightclub. Both are located on the Dotombori river and are next to the boat cruise dock. The normal cover charge is 3,000 yen but is only 500 yen for foreigners carrying a photo ID. These dance clubs are not very large by western standards but the 500 yen cover does include one free drink based upon the latest known policy.
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G3
7-7 SouemonchōThe G3 nightclub is next to the Giraffe nightclub. Both are located on the Dotombori river and are next to the boat cruise dock. The normal cover charge is 3,000 yen but is only 500 yen for foreigners carrying a photo ID. These dance clubs are not very large by western standards but the 500 yen cover does include one free drink based upon the latest known policy.