Abeno Harukas: MUJI Café and Crazy Views?! Fun Things to do at Osaka's Tallest Building
- Written by: WESTPLAN
Rising a full 300 meters above the city, Abeno Harukas is the tallest building in Osaka and one of its most surprising places to explore. This vertical city, which used to be the tallest building in Japan until 2023, packs in cafés, shops, an art museum, and a sky-high observatory that looks out over Osaka and the wider Kansai region.
It is hugely popular with visitors, and for good reason. Between relaxed café stops, open-air viewing spaces, and some of the best panoramic views in the city, Abeno Harukas makes it easy to see Osaka from a whole new angle. If you want to experience the city from above, this is the place to start.
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- Abeno Harukas Is More Than Just Osaka’s Tallest Building
- Head Straight Up: Harukas 300 and the Best Views in Osaka
- Admission & Tickets
- Inside the Observatory: What You Can See and Do at Harukas 300
- Friendly Services for International Travelers
- Shops Tourists Love at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Honten
- Where to Eat: Cafés and Restaurants Inside Abeno Harukas
- For Art Lovers: Abeno Harukas Museum
- Stay Above the City: Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
- Abeno Harukas Belongs on Your Osaka Itinerary
Abeno Harukas Is More Than Just Osaka’s Tallest Building

Abeno Harukas is a building complex that opened in the spring of 2014. One of the tallest buildings in Japan, it stands at 300 meters tall, and is home to department stores and offices, museum and observations decks, and even a hotel.
It is directly connected to the Kintetsu Line's Osaka Abenobashi Station and is easily accessible from Tennoji Station via both the JR and Osaka Metro Lines. The number of visitors from abroad has also increased since its opening, reaching numbers as high as over 10 million to the observation deck in October 2019.
- B2F-14F: Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store
- 12F-14F: Abeno Harukas Dining
- 16F: Abeno Harukas Museum
- 19F-20F, 38F-55F, 57F: Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
- 58F-60F: Harukas 300 (observation deck)
Head Straight Up: Harukas 300 and the Best Views in Osaka

To reach the observatory, take the elevator to the 16th floor entrance gate. Right before your eyes you will see the sign for the "16F Garden."


Grab some snacks from the convenience store, and enjoy them while relaxing on the benches of the open-air garden while taking in the views of the garden itself, and that of Osaka below.
Admission & Tickets

Ticket prices are as follows: 2,000 yen for 18 and over; 1,200 yen for teens ages 12 to 17; 700 yen for children 6 to 11; 500 yen for children 4 to 10.
Buy your tickets at the ticket counter, which also provides services and pamphlets in English, Chinese, and Korean. Please note that tickets are not valid for re-entry, even if purchased on the same day.


Enter by holding the QR code over the gate. Take the elevator directly to the 60th floor, and at last, you are at the observatory!

Once the elevator door opens, find yourself stepping out into another world. The indoor corridors are made of glass from floor to the ceiling, surrounding you in an overwhelmingly beautiful scenery as if walking through the sky.


The amazing expanse of blue sky over the Osaka cityscape creates a magnificent, diorama-like scene right before your eyes. The clouds are so close, one just might feel tempted to knock on heaven's door...

In some spots, the floors themselves are made of glass, where you can step forward and get the thrill of walking right on air.
Inside the Observatory: What You Can See and Do at Harukas 300
Harukas 300 is not only about the scenery. There are many other things to enjoy here, as well! You can buy souvenirs, enjoy tea at a cafe, and see other attractions. Here are some other points to note.
Photo Spots You Shouldn’t Miss

Here you can take picture-perfect photos, together with the mascot character of Harukas 300 Observatory, Abeno Bear. There is a photography staff member on site as well who will happily take one free photo per group using your smartphone or digital camera.

You can also take and purchase a professional photograph taken by the resident photographer!
Souvenir Shopping in the Sky (59F Highlights)

One floor down from the sky corridor is the 59th floor souvenir shop, Shop Harukas 300. Here you can purchase all kinds of souvenirs, including original goods unique to Abeno Harukas. If you're looking for fun, one-of-a-kind gifts, this is the place to shop!

The most popular item at this shop is the Abeno Harukas Chocolate Chip Cookie Box. There are 36 individually-wrapped crisp, chocolate chip cookies in a box, making these a great souvenir option.
Worth the Stop: Scenic Restrooms on the 59th Floor

The 59th floor restrooms are located in a space right behind Shop Harukas 300. Turn the narrow path...

And find yourself at the gorgeous sink space in the sky! The sun pours through the gigantic windows. Now you can even do your business in luxury, with a magnificent view of the scenery below.
Coffee with a View: Relaxing at the 58F Café

Head down one more floor to check out the open-air plaza, Tenku Garden. This is another great place to relax, where you can buy not just snacks such as sandwiches, fries, and chicken, but drinks from coffee to alcohol.

From October 23, 2025 to March 29, 2026, Abeno Harukas also hosts a special seasonal experience called Kakomu de Kotatsu, a cozy take on a classic Japanese winter tradition. Guests can relax under heated kotatsu tables while enjoying a meal and soaking up sweeping city views, an unexpectedly snug way to experience Osaka from above.

Guests can choose from several kotatsu dining plans, all set in a cozy, open-air space with panoramic city views. The most casual option is the Premium Broth Oden Set at 2,480 yen per adult (60-minute seating), featuring nine types of oden, udon noodles, and a mandarin orange dessert.
For a more filling experience, there are shabu-shabu courses with a 2-hour seating and all-you-can-drink alcohol included. The Chammy Pork & Bi-chu Kogen Chicken Course is 5,980 yen per adult (4,980 yen for high school students and under), while the top-tier Japanese Black Beef, Chammy Pork & Bi-chu Kogen Chicken Course is 7,980 yen per adult (6,980 yen for high school students and under). All courses require reservations for two or more people, and the observatory admission fee is not included.
There are plenty of other attractions and tours to explore in the spring, including the Harukas 300 Heliport Tour on the rooftop of Abeno Harukas, and the thrilling "Edge of Harukas" experience, where you can cross the top of the deck, supported by a single rope!
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Address
1-1-43, Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, 545-6016
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Nearest Station
Osaka-Abenobashi Station (Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line)
- Phone Number 06-6621-0300
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Address
1-1-43, Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, 545-6016
Friendly Services for International Travelers

After enjoying the sights of the observatory, make your way to the Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store from floors B2F to 14F for some shopping. In response to the increasing number of foreign visitors, they have even established a Foreign Customer's Salon in the 3.5F of the Wing Building to further support their customers' shopping experiences.
Available Services:
•Duty-free shopping
•Guest coupons (5% discount coupons with valid passport)
•Luggage storage
•Hotel delivery for goods purchased here (to Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel, Tennoji Miyako Hotel, and Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka)
•Overseas delivery services
•Tourist information and guides (Guide to Kintetsu Line and nearby sightseeing spots)
•ATMs and currency exchange machines

Thanks to their plentiful and useful services, you will always find customers lining up, even on regular weekdays. In addition to the above mentioned services, Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Head Office is implementing various other initiatives to help their foreign guests.
■ 5% UnionPay Cardholder's Discount
Pay with a UnionPay card, and receive 5% off without coupon. (Cannot be combined with other coupons)
■ Introduction of QR Translator
For the first time ever at a department store, users can now easily obtain automatically-translated information in their own language using QR codes via the new QR Translator service.
■ In-store signs, floor guides, and pamphlets, now available in multiple languages including English, Chinese, and Korean.
■ Complete Free Wi-Fi Access
Introduction of free, no-password Wifi services throughout the building.
Shops Tourists Love at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Honten
Kokumin

Next to the Foreign Customer's Salon is Kokumin, a popular drugstore. They offer a wide variety of products, from medicine to cosmetics, with a spacious interior that makes it easy to navigate. Top-selling products include cotton and single-use face wash!

EDION

EDION is a major consumer electronics retailer on the same floor as Foreign Customer's Salon. Here you can find the latest home appliances, including popular facial tools, hair dryers, razors, and rice cookers on display, as well as a variety of other products such as stainless steel water bottles and plastic Gundam models.
MUJI

The MUJI on the 2nd floor of the Wing Building is a rather large shop of over 1,500 square meters of space. This MUJI's largest department is their food section, with select products such as rice that you can purchase by keyword or by weight. Of course, regular MUJI fans will be pleased with their wide selection of other MUJI items such as clothing, furniture, and travel goods.
There’s also a cafe, Cafe & Meal MUJI, where you can stop for a treat in between shopping.
Where to Eat: Cafés and Restaurants Inside Abeno Harukas

Abeno Harukas Dining is one of the largest restaurant food courts in Japan, spanning the 12th to 14th floors of the Tower Building, and including about 44 different shops with over 2,800 seats. You will find all kinds of foods available, from Japanese and Western, to Chinese, Korean, and Italian, and even hamburger joints! If you find yourself hungry after a day of shopping, this is definitely a place to stop by!

The majority of the shops have food sample displays with prices as seen above, so you can quickly understand what's on the menu and decide where to eat. Prices vary by shop, but on average, lunches will probably cost you about 1,500 yen.
Of the many shops available, here are two that were particularly busy.
Senri Shabuchin (12F)

This is the Harukas branch of Senri Shabuchin, an individual-portion shabu-shabu specialty shop originally located in the northern part of Senri-Chuo, Osaka. Founded in 1972, this restaurant is known for their aged meats and secret sauce that has remained consistently delicious through the ages.
Estimated Budget:
・Lunch: From 1,050 yen (tax included)
・Dinner: From 2,580 yen (tax included)
Moku Moku Ohisama no Egao Farm Restaurant (13F)

Enjoy all-you-can-eat meals at this directly-managed, farm-to-table buffet style restaurant. With plenty of vegetable side dishes, you can fill up without compromising your health!
Estimated Budget:
・Lunch: 2,002 yen (tax included)
・Dinner: 2,640 yen (tax included)
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Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Hontenあべのハルカス 近鉄本店
- Address 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 545-6016
- Phone Number 06-6624-1111
・Hours: B2F–3.5F 10 AM–8:30 PM
・Hours: 4F–11F 10 AM–8 PM
・Hours: 12F–14F 11 AM–11 PM
・Hours: B2F Abeno Market Cafeteria 10 AM–10 PM
For Art Lovers: Abeno Harukas Museum

On the 16th floor near the observatory entrance gate is where art lovers gather: the Abeno Harukas Museum. Various exhibitions are held where people and art interact. There is a wide range of displays, from national treasures and important cultural properties, to Japanese, Western, and contemporary art. The museum itself is all in Japanese, however you can view the website in English: (https://www.aham.jp/)
Exhibitions may vary by season. On the day of our visit was a Caravaggio Exhibition, which displayed the works of gifted Italian painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, as well as works of other painters who were influenced by him.


Up one floor by escalator are two cafes, CAFFE CIAO PRESSO and PRONTO IL BAR. Both are recommended to stop by after perusing the art.
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Address
Abeno Harukas 16F, 1-1-43, Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, 545-0052
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Nearest Station
Osaka-Abenobashi Station (Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line)
0 minute on foot
- Phone Number 06-4399-9050
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Address
Abeno Harukas 16F, 1-1-43, Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, 545-0052
Stay Above the City: Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel

On the higher floors of Abeno Harukas is the luxury Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel, with their outstanding views. Hotel guests can visit the observatory for free, and the business center and fitness gym are also available 24 hours, free of charge. Each room is over 38 square meters in size, and the perfect place to relax after a long day of sightseeing.
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Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel大阪マリオット都ホテル- Address 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka View Map
- Original source: Rakuten Travel
Abeno Harukas Belongs on Your Osaka Itinerary
Abeno Harukas brings together some of Osaka’s best experiences in one place. Take in sweeping city views, enjoy a wide range of dining options, explore art and culture, and even stay the night in a luxury hotel high above the streets. With a department store that is especially welcoming to international visitors, it is an easy, all-in-one stop that adds depth, comfort, and a memorable high point to any Osaka trip.
Kiko Matsuda, Keiko Kimura, Risa Tsushi, and a team of female writers familiar with Kansai. We love eating, drinking and traveling! We share fun information based on our experiences.
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