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# Umeda Sky Building

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## Visit Umeda Sky Building

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#### Visit the jewel of Shin Umeda City to see one of the world’s most special engineering feats and observe the illuminated city from its observation deck.

Looking up the glistening sides of the 567-foot (173-metre) of the Umeda Sky Building, you’ll get a real sense of the extraordinary lengths of human achievement. Enjoy the area, the building and its nostalgic market restaurants, or take a deep breath and step out onto the Floating Garden Observatory rooftop.

Completed in 1993, the building lies at the core of the heavily developed Shin Umeda district. Its two towers soar 40 stories up to the floating observatory, a bridge connecting the towers at their two uppermost stories. Visit on a clear day for a remarkable sight: the mirror-like glass of the towers reflects the colour of the sky, making it seem like the atrium is floating in thin air.

Take an elevator to the top of the building and visit the floating garden observatory itself. Look out the windows for a panoramic view of Osaka you can even catch a glimpse of Awaji Island. The adventurous will want to head to the open rooftop, where you can breathe in the fresh air and snap one of the best photo opportunities in the city. Avoid the roof on especially windy days.

After the building’s heights, head to its depths, where you’ll find charming restaurant markets. The Takimi Koji gourmet street, located in the basement of the Umeda Sky building is a restaurant mall that attempts to recreate the intimacy and charisma of the mid-20th-century Showa period in Osaka. Come for the delicious food or sit down for an entertaining meal in an energetic environment.

Having visited the building, take the opportunity to explore Shin Umeda City, with its pleasant walking trails, flower gardens and fountains located around the towers.

The floating garden observatory is open from 10 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. year-round and charges a small fee, with discounts for children. The building is a short walk from the Umeda subway station.

## Plan a trip to see Umeda Sky Building

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### Just Sleep Osaka Shinsaibashi

Minami

£1,035

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Return direct flight included

London (LON) to Osaka (KIX)

9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)

Staff were friendly and helpful - spoke Japanese to them and they replied in Japanese (unlike others who want to try practicing their English with foreigners). Within walking distance to Dōtonbori and Amemura, but itself situated on a quieter road. Easy to get to train stations nearby. Bed had a comfy mattress. Free refills of tea and coffee left in our room every day. The room itself was a bit cramped though, with no space under the bed to store luggage.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

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### Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO

Shimogyo Ward

£1,239

per person

28 Apr - 4 May

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Return direct flight included

London (LON) to Osaka (KIX)

10/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews)

Large hotel room. Clean. Lots of room. Great shower. You can hear people walking around in the room above. The floor was paper thin and you could hear every step. Had to re-wash clothing after using the washing machine. It left everything very musty smelling, could use a cleaning cycle. The location was 15-20 minutes walk to train station, shopping, tourist stuff.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

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### MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station 

Shimogyo Ward

£1,187

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28 Apr - 4 May

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Return direct flight included

London (LON) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (510 reviews)

Loved this hotel and the staff was wonderful

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

## Reviews of Umeda Sky Building

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### 5/5 - Excellent

Gareth

Best views of a city I've seen in Japan due to the open air observation deck, a must visit if you're in Osaka. Take a tripod if you want to take some great long exposure photos, I wish I had taken mine. The escalator that takes you to the very top is breathtaking. Interesting building as well, there's an exhibit that explains how the design came about, how it was built and the advantages of having two skyscrapers joined. It will eventually be three skyscrapers when the planning application goes through.

### 5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Go on a clear day and allow time to appreciate this amazing experience.

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#### Hankyu Umeda Main Store

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