Tsutenkaku
Tsutenkaku
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9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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GoGo2SlowGo
Denton, TX1,537 contributions
Apr 2019
You hear these phrases when you travel frequently. I've heard, people call Buenos Aires the Paris of South America for example.
Tsutenkaku is a new structure, rebuilt after World War II. The original Tsutenkaku was built in 1912, and it shocked the people of that era; with a height of 200 feet. The name, Tsutenkaku, translates into Sky Route Tower. At the time, it was the tallest structure in the East. The locals considered Tsutenkaku the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. But in 1943 a fire broke out in the tower, and it was dismantled to supply steel to the wartime economy. The current Tsutenkaku was erected in 1956. It was designed and built by the architect Tachu Naito, who also coincidentally designed the Tokyo Tower.
Tsutenkaku is a new structure, rebuilt after World War II. The original Tsutenkaku was built in 1912, and it shocked the people of that era; with a height of 200 feet. The name, Tsutenkaku, translates into Sky Route Tower. At the time, it was the tallest structure in the East. The locals considered Tsutenkaku the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. But in 1943 a fire broke out in the tower, and it was dismantled to supply steel to the wartime economy. The current Tsutenkaku was erected in 1956. It was designed and built by the architect Tachu Naito, who also coincidentally designed the Tokyo Tower.
Written February 19, 2020
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Hannah
3 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Staff were great, friendly and helpful but the tower was a bit of a let down.
The ticket was 900¥ and the top garden observation deck was an additional 300¥.
The 4th floor was horrendous with awful music and stickers on the windows covering the veiw.
The 3rd floor had a Pocky museum which was a little out of place, there was no signage in English or Japanese. It seemed very out of place.
I was very disappointed overall.
The ticket was 900¥ and the top garden observation deck was an additional 300¥.
The 4th floor was horrendous with awful music and stickers on the windows covering the veiw.
The 3rd floor had a Pocky museum which was a little out of place, there was no signage in English or Japanese. It seemed very out of place.
I was very disappointed overall.
Written November 1, 2022
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Mary M
Vancouver, Canada22 contributions
Dec 2019
Really enjoyed our visit here. Amazing neon lights and signs everywhere. Interesting shops and very reasonable prices for restaurants and street foods. Yakitori was about half price of that in Namba Osaka.
Written January 6, 2020
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liucy752
Taipei, Taiwan1,228 contributions
May 2018 • Family
One hundred meters high, sixty years of age (built in 1956), located in the Shinsekai district. It is a vulgar and dated tower.
The tower might be a landmark in the past, but not anymore now. It is required to pay 700 yen to enter and climb up. Personally, I don't think it worth a visit.
The tower might be a landmark in the past, but not anymore now. It is required to pay 700 yen to enter and climb up. Personally, I don't think it worth a visit.
Written August 4, 2018
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Whitters80
Osaka, Japan224 contributions
Nov 2018
As a resident of Osaka this used to be lovely place to visit many years ago, but now it’s just a hollow Poki shop with a decent view ruined by awful inside lighting. Will never return. Don’t visit.
Written November 16, 2018
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Christopher L.
Singapore, Singapore446 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Touristy area for dining & shopping area. Nice place to sightsee & have some local Japanese food. Good place to buy souvenirs & snacks home for family & friends.
Go deeper into the streets to find cheaper dining options where the local dine & drinks.
Go deeper into the streets to find cheaper dining options where the local dine & drinks.
Written December 21, 2019
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AT GC
Gold Coast, Australia984 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
We visited the tsutenkaku tower during our trip to Osaka. The entrance to tower is something different as you have to go underground level first to reach the ticket boot to take the lift to the top of the tower. They have a lot of cartoon characters displayed on the walk way to the lift. They also have some stories about the pocky ( chocolate sticks) and Glico ‘s running man. The top floor has different characters of Osaka lucky God Billiken. On top of that you can see the Osaka city view from the top. This is interesting place to visit ( tower with Osaka unique flavours)
Written December 20, 2019
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Jane M
Orange, CA343 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
A quick trip up and worth it for nice pics on a sunny day. We thought the 4th flour was best. Now I understand Glico Man!
Written December 3, 2019
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Winner Wahyu Purwoto
Wonogiri, Indonesia97 contributions
Aug 2019
Tsutenkaku is one of my favorite place in Osaka. This place is so Wonderful and have vintage atmosphere.
Written October 9, 2019
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Ryan A
Taito, Japan24 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
The tower isnt THAT tall, but you still see a good amount around. It was my first time however it’s did not feel like a must, especially not at 800¥.
And then they make you go through maybe 6 stores to exit and you have to go through them to get to the next floor’s exit. It’s the same stores, same items, colours everywhere, kids running around. I would’ve paid 800¥ just to leave immediately.
Avoid unless you want to waste your time.
And then they make you go through maybe 6 stores to exit and you have to go through them to get to the next floor’s exit. It’s the same stores, same items, colours everywhere, kids running around. I would’ve paid 800¥ just to leave immediately.
Avoid unless you want to waste your time.
Written August 1, 2019
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