Tempting East: THE BEST 5 SPOTS IN OSAKA TO OBSERVE NIGHT VIEW

1. Umeda Sky Building

This futuristic building is the pride of Osaka. Especially, Floating Garden Observatory on the top of the building has exceptionally fantastic night view of Osaka. The massive escalator to the top gives you feeling as if you are floating around the sky. It’s a place of fun and inspiration.

2. Hep Five Ferris Wheel

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On the top of this already tall Hep Five, the landmark of Umeda, is red Ferris wheel. Thanks to its sound system lets you play your music in a wheel, it’s always crowded with loving couples. After enjoying good food and shopping, take your loved one for the 15 minutes ride. The beautiful night view of Osaka with the music of your selection will be totally unforgettable.

3. Tsutenkaku

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This oldest observatory in Osaka is the symbol of Shinsekai district, the place for beer and Kushikatsu. Though, today, it’s a bit out of fashion, it’s not too bad to enjoy the view of Minami Osaka. After Shinsekai’s famous Kushikatsu and beer, the night view from the old observatory will be a zillion dollar worth.

4. Harukas 300

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The tallest in Japan. The building is so tall you could even see Kyoto and Rokkosan from the observatory on the top. Especially, the top floor, mostly built with transparent glass from the ceiling to the bottom, gives you a feeling of walking in the air. If you are afraid of heights, just skip this gorgeous place.

5. Tempozan Ferris Wheel

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The biggest Ferris wheel in the world with the height of 112.5m. Located right next to the sea, it has got breathtaking view incomparable to any other mini Ferris wheels in the city. Not to mention the night view, day view in harmony with cities and the sea is just unbelievable.

Written by Shibasaki Tabong

Oversized Shibasaki Tabong is an epicure who loves to eat all sorts of Asian foods. He used to own a restaurant in Osaka, but his great passion for Asian food made him leave his homeland and travel around Asia.

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