Best landmarks in Osaka
8 places curated from 10 travel vlogs — the more a spot gets mentioned, the higher it ranks
Umeda Sky Building
A famous Osaka landmark with a memorable escalator ride up to a rooftop with city views. The rooftop also has love locks.
Tsutenkaku Tower
The iconic tower that dominates Shinsekai's famous street view.
Abeno Harukas
A 300 m skyscraper that was Japan's tallest when completed, housing an art museum and a huge department store. The Harukas 300 observation deck on the top three floors gives 360° city views, and heliport tours run on the roof.
Glico Running Man Sign
The famous Glico running man billboard is one of Osaka's most iconic sights.
Osaka Station City
Osaka Station was rebuilt in 2011 as a modern complex under a large glass roof. It offers extensive shopping and dining, plus rooftop green spaces on its North and South buildings.
Kuidaore Taro
An iconic Osaka mascot figure, originally made for a local restaurant. His name means 'eat till you drop', a nod to the city's foodie culture.
Tower of the Sun
The famous statue designed by Taro Okamoto, located in Expo '70 Commemorative Park.
PL Peace Tower (Great Peace Prayer Tower)
A striking 180-meter tower built in 1970 by the Church of Perfect Liberty, dedicated to all victims of war regardless of nationality or religion. It can be seen from Tondabayashi's old town, but the area around it was closed when they visited.
