Tennoji

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Entry Fee : Abeno Harukas Observation Deck: JPY 1500,
Shitennoji Temple: JPY 300 - JPY 500

Tennoji, Osaka Overview

A southern district and transport hub, anchored by Abeno Harukas, at three hundred metres the tallest building in Japan, with an observatory near the top. Worth keeping straight: Tennoji Park, with the zoo and art museum, sits beside the station, while Shitennoji temple is a separate site ten minutes north. Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku are west of the park.

Tennoji is located in central Osaka, and is home to Japan's tallest skyscraper, the Abeno Harukas. Looming at about 300 metres, this tower has a beautiful observation deck that offers a 360-degree view of Osaka. It is complete with a shopping complex,an art museum, the largest departmental store in Japan, a wooden deck and a cafe, with souvenirs. Besides the Abeno Harukas, there is a touch of tradition with the Shitennoji Temple. There is also Tennoji Park, which has its own art museum and zoological park. The Shinsekai district is another attraction, offering a gastronomical experience unique to that of Osaka.

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Timings for various attractions at Tennoji

Abeno Harukas Observation Deck: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM,
Art Museum: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (until 6:00 PM on weekends and public holidays), closed on Mondays,
Department stores and restaurants: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM,
Shitennoji: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (until 4:00 PM from October through March),
TennojiPark: Open all day