Tsutenkaku Tower Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Tsutenkaku Tower. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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• Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

• Hidden Osaka—Yukaku Red Light Tour & Culinary Adventure 

• Osaka Food Adventure Tour: Walking With a Local Guide  

To access the general observation deck at Tsutenkaku Tower, admission tickets cost ¥1,200 per person. It costs extra to visit the outdoor observation deck, surrounded by clear walls and with a transparent floor—that’ll set you back ¥1,500. Thrillseekers can opt for the Dive and Walk experience for ¥3,000.

Yes, Tsutenkaku Tower is definitely worth visiting, even if you’ve only got limited time in Osaka. It’s much more than just an observation deck, thanks to several thrilling activities on offer—you can free-fall from near the top with a safety rope and experience the adrenaline of hurtling down the spiral slide.

Tsutenkaku Tower’s main observation deck is 288 feet (88 meters) above sea level, so you can enjoy panoramic views of Osaka from the top. On a clear day, you’ll be able to spot recognizable landmarks such as the Abeno Harukas skyscraper, once the tallest tower in Japan, and Tennoji Park.

There’s much more to Tsutenkaku Tower than just an observation deck. On the fifth floor, you can see a statue of Osaka’s mascot Billiken—touching his feet is said to bring good fortune. There are souvenir stores and a manga exhibition on the second floor, and a supermarket crammed with edible treats in the basement.

Yes, Tsutenkaku Tower is at the center of one of Osaka’s most popular districts, Shinsekai. In this nostalgia-evoking district, you’ll find areas modeled on Paris and Coney Island in the United States. It’s also famous for its signature dish of kushikatsu, a selection of skewered and battered snacks.