The towering Abeno Harukas is a skyscraper above the Abenobashi Station, about 25 minutes by subway from Shin-Osaka Station.
With the title of the tallest skyscraper in Japan, it opened in 2014 and has 60 floors with a top height of about 300 meters.
The world-class observation deck named the Harukas 300 is the can’t-miss highlight for travelers and is located from the 58th to the 60th floors.
It is one of the sightseeing spots in Osaka that you should not miss, especially if you like great views. The name Harukas is derived from the ancient Japanese word harukasu, which means to make one’s heart clear.
- The department store Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Honten is located from the 2nd basement to the 14th floor
- The dining floor with restaurants from the 12th to the 14th floor,
- The 16th floor houses an art museum
The building is recommended for shopping, dining, and art. The exterior design is by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli, who also designed the National Museum of Art, Osaka, and the Osaka Museum of History in Osaka City.
There are many business hotels and luxury hotels in the Tennoji area where Abeno Harukas is located. There is also one near Tennoji Station for easy access! It is also convenient for those with children. Please check them out.
Details:
Name: Abeno Harukas
Address: 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Access: 5 minutes on foot from Osaka Abenobashi Station on the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line or Tennoji Station on the Midosuji Subway Line
Business hours: [Kintetsu Main Store] 10:00 – 20:00 (varies by floor) [Harukas 300] 9:00 – 22:00
Admission: [Harukas 300] 1,500 yen for adults, 1,200 yen for junior and senior high school students, 700 yen for elementary school students, and 500 yen for children 4 and older
Website URL: https://www.abenoharukas-300.jp/en/