Home/Osaka/Osaka City/Abeno Harukas — Japan's Tallest Building (300m)
Osaka· Osaka City
🏯 History & Culture

Abeno Harukas — Japan's Tallest Building (300m)

Published: Jun 2, 2026
Updated: Jun 2, 2026
Abeno Harukastallest buildingobservation deckOsaka viewsmodern
Abeno Harukas — Japan's Tallest Building (300m)

Abeno Harukas (あべのハルカス) is Japan's tallest building at 300 meters (60 floors), opened in 2014. The top three floors (58F–60F) house Harukas 300 observation deck with indoor and outdoor viewing areas offering 360° panoramas of Osaka, Osaka Bay, Kobe, Kyoto (on clear days), and even Mt. Ikoma. The building also contains a department store, art museum, hotel, and restaurants.

The observation deck's height advantage over Umeda Sky Building (173m) provides significantly more expansive views — on clear days visibility reaches 50+ km allowing views of distant mountains and coastline. The floor-to-ceiling glass design and outdoor sky deck maximize viewing experience.

Advertisement

Getting There

Access Information

1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno Ward. Direct access from Tennoji Station (JR/subway). Observation deck entry: ¥1,800 adults (advance online tickets ¥1,500). Hours: 9:00–22:00 (last entry 21:30). Visit duration: 60–90 minutes. Sunset timing recommended. Restaurant floor 58F–59F (reservation recommended).

Insider Guide

Premium
**Best time to visit:** Arrive 90 minutes before sunset to secure outdoor deck position, watch daylight→dusk→night transition (three lighting conditions). The outdoor deck (60F, partially open-air wit

Unlock Insider Tips

Booking secrets, hidden viewpoints, and local contacts — exclusively for Premium members.

Get Premium · from $5/month

Book Your Stay Nearby

Find accommodation close to Abeno Harukas — Japan's Tallest Building (300m) on these trusted booking platforms:

More in Osaka