Overview
Completed in 2014, the 300m, 60-story Abeno Harukas was Japan's tallest building at the time of completion. The complex houses a Kintetsu department store, offices, a hotel, and an art museum, while the 'Harukas 300' observation deck spanning the 58th-60th floors offers 360-degree views of Osaka and, on clear days, Kyoto and Kobe. An outdoor rooftop 'helipad tour' is also available. Observatory admission JPY 2,000. Directly connected to Osaka Abenobashi Station (Kintetsu) and Tennoji Station (subway).
💰 Tickets
Harukas 300 observatory about JPY 2,000 for adults, JPY 1,200 for teens, JPY 700 for children.
🎟️ Check ticket prices →Opening Hours
09:00-22:00 (observatory; last entry 21:30)
🚇 Getting there
Directly connected to Tennoji Station (JR/Midosuji Line) and Kintetsu Osaka-Abenobashi Station.
⏱️ How long to visit
About 1 hour.
🌅 Best time to visit
Open 9:00-22:00. Sunset and night views from the three-level deck (floors 58-60) are Osaka's highest at 300m. The free 16th-floor garden terrace is a decent budget alternative.
Travel Tips
Visit around sunset to enjoy both day and night views. Check for special exhibitions at the 16th-floor art museum.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Osaka, Japan from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Japan on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Osaka with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Osaka 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Abeno Harukas
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Things to Do in Osaka
Dotonbori Glico Sign Photo
Snap the iconic Glico Running Man photo. Combine with a Dotonbori food crawl. Free
Universal Studios Japan
Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World and more. 1-day pass from about JPY 8,600
Shinsekai Kushikatsu Experience
Pick and eat kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) in Osaka's Shinsekai district. JPY 1,500-3,000 per person