Osaka Transportation Guide｜Tsutenkaku

#Osaka Transportation Guide Tsutenkaku is located in Naniwa District, Osaka City. It is a landmark of the New World and the observation deck overlooks the city of Osaka. The following are the main modes of transportation to help you get there easily! From downtown, take the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line from Umeda or Namba to Dobutsuen-mae Station. It is about a 5-7 minute walk from Exit 1 and the ride takes about 15-20 minutes. The fare is 230-280 yen. Or take the JR Loop Line to Shin-Imamiya Station, then walk about 5 minutes from the East Exit. The fare is about 180 yen. Alternatively, you can take the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line to Ebisucho Station and walk for about 3 minutes. From Kansai Airport: Take the JR Kansai Airport Rapid Service to Shin-Imamiya Station. It takes about 50 minutes and costs about 1,060 yen. Or take the Nankai Railway to Shin-Imamiya Station, which takes about 45 minutes and costs about 920 yen. You can take the limousine bus to Namba or Tennoji, and then transfer to the subway. It takes about 60 minutes and costs about 1,550 yen. From Kyoto and Kobe: Take the JR New Rapid from Kyoto to Osaka Station, then transfer to the loop line to Shin-Imamiya Station. It takes about 45 minutes and costs about 970 yen. From Kobe, take the JR New Rapid to Osaka Station and transfer to the Loop Line. It takes about 40 minutes and costs about 810 yen. Practical advice: Use Google Maps to check real-time train schedules. The Osaka Amazing Pass allows unlimited subway rides and free entry to the Tsutenkaku Observatory (9:00-21:00, 900 yen for adults), which is a great deal. There are kushikatsu restaurants and retro shops in the surrounding Shinsekai, which is a good place to experience the common customs of Osaka. It is even more charming when it is lit up at night. #Tsutenkaku #OsakaTourism