Tsutenkaku Tower
The observation tower at the heart of Shinsekai, with a slide and a rooftop walk.
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This observation tower stands at the center of Shinsekai. Besides the main observatory, there is the outdoor “Tenbo Paradise” deck, the “TOWER SLIDER” that spirals down the outside of the tower, and “Dive&Walk,” a harnessed walk around the roof edge. It is a 3-minute walk from Exit 3 of Ebisucho Station on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line.
Local tips
- Official online advance tickets let you choose an entry time. TOWER SLIDER and Dive&Walk have age, height and other restrictions.
Nearby & related
- ShinsekaiPlaceholder imageMust-sees
Shinsekai
A retro, down-to-earth district around Tsutenkaku Tower, packed with kushikatsu restaurants.
- Tennoji ZooPlaceholder imageFamily
Tennoji Zoo
A zoo in Tennoji Park with more than 100 years of history.
- KushikatsuPlaceholder imageFood
Kushikatsu
Deep-fried skewers of meat and vegetables, a Shinsekai specialty.
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