The Tsutenkaku is famous for its stunning views over the city and a statue of the god of good luck, Billiken, whose golden countenance is the first sight that greets your eyes on entering the tower. Much loved by the citizens of Osaka, Billiken is said to grant a variety of wishes including those for success in examinations and finding a good partner.
OPEN HOURS: 9:00 - 21:00 (Open throughout the year)
*Last entry 30 minutes before closing time.
ADMISSION: Observatory: Adult: 600 JPY, University student: 500 JPY, Senior/junior high school student: 400 JPY, Child: 300 JPY
The Tsutenkaku Tower is a 10-minute walk from Shin-Imamiya Station on the JR Loop Line.*If you would like to stay close to the Tsutenkaku Tower and Osaka's vibrant Minami district, you will love our sister hotel, the Tennoji Miyako Hotel.
If the Hotel Kintetsu Universal City is the official hotel of Universal Studios Japan®, then it only seems right to call the Tennoji Miyako Hotel the 'official' hotel of the Tsutenkaku Tower. The Tennoji Miyako Hotel offers a relaxing refuge in the heart of Tennoji, Osaka's bustling southern gateway. The hotel's superb location only a minute's walk from JR Tennoji Station provides easy access to all Osaka's major attractions and commercial areas.

The Kaiyukan is one of the largest aquariums in the world, housing 14 tanks that recreate 10 ocean regions from around the Pacific Rim. The facility's central Pacific Ocean Tank is home to a pair of whale sharks, the biggest fish in the world, while the entire aquarium houses a total of 30,000 marine animals of 580 species. Suitable for adults and children alike, the Kaiyukan provides hours of entertainment for the whole family.OPEN HOURS: 10:00 - 20:00 (Vary depending on the season. For details, see the aquarium's home page.)
ADMISSION: Adult (16 years/senior high school student and older): 2,000 JPY, Child (Junior high/elementary school student: 900 JPY, Preschooler (4 years and older): 400 JPY
7-minute walk from the Captain Line ferry wharf
CONTACT: TEL: 06-6576-5501

The Expo '70 Commemorative Park was built on the former site of the Japan World Exposition 1970 (Osaka Expo). The park's must-see attraction is Taro Okamoto's Tower of the Sun. The park is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic lunch or relax in abundant greenery.
OPEN HOURS:
9:30 - 17:00
*Last entry 30 minutes before closing time.
CLOSED:
Wednesdays
*Closed Thursday if Wednesday falls on a national holiday.
ADMISSION:
Adult: 250 JPY, Junior high/elementary school student: 70 JPY

Opened in 1915, the Tennoji Zoo has a long history as the third oldest zoo in Japan. Today it is home to some 1,000 animals of 230 species including lions, elephants, giraffes, koalas, and lesser pandas.
OPEN HOURS:
9:30 - 17:00 (Last entry: By 16:00)
CLOSED:
Mondays (Closed Tuesday if Monday falls on a national holiday) and New Year holiday period (December 29 - January 1)
ADMISSION:
500 JPY per person
(Junior high student or younger, residents of Osaka city aged 65 or older, and physically disabled certificates: Free (ID required))
CONTACT:
Tennoji Zoo and Park Office
06-6771-8401

Osaka's latest attraction! Enjoy views of Osaka from the streets and the Okawa River, and experience the city as you have never seen it before in this new amphibious bus tour.
HIGH SEASON PRICES:
(Tax included) March 20 - October 31
ADULT:
3,600 JPY
ELEMENTARY STUDENT OR YOUNGER:
2,300 JPY
INFANT (2 years or younger):
800 JPY
LOW SEASON PRICES:
(Tax included) November 1 - March 19
ADULT:
3,300 JPY
ELEMENTARY STUDENT OR YOUNGER:
2,000 JPY
INFANT (2 years or younger):
500 JPY
*For timetables, please contact the company below.
CONTACT:
Nihon Suiriku Kanko Co., Ltd. (Office hours: 9:30 - 18:00)
TEL: 06-6929-0110

Access to Kyoto:
(JR Yumesaki Line) Universal City Station -> Nishikujo Station -> (JR Loop Line on Outer Loop) Nishikujo Station -> Osaka Station -> (JR Kyoto Line) Osaka Station -> Kyoto Station
Traveling time: Approx. 50 minutes
*From Kyoto Station, the city's handy public transport network provides convenient access to all the sights from Kyoto Station. If you plan to stay in Kyoto, you will enjoy one of our sister hotels:The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Brimming with traditional atmosphere, The Westin Miyako Kyoto features magnificent vistas of the ancient capital that change with the passing of the seasons. The hotel is well situated with many major attractions within walking distance.New Miyako Hotel
With its prime location right in front of Kyoto Station the New Miyako Hotel gives easy access to the bullet train as well as the JR and Kintetsu lines. One of the largest hotels in the Kansai area, the New Miyako boasts a glass wedding chapel in its inner courtyard, and acts as a tranquil refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city despite its proximity to the station.Hotel Kintetsu Kyoto Station
Newly opened in October 2011. This select-service hotel makes full advantage of its convenient location directly above the station, providing stylish accommodation facilities at affordable rates. Its compact rooms offer the quality and refinement that you will find in every Miyako Hotels and Resorts property.

Access to Kobe & Sannomiya area:
1. (JR Yumesaki Line) Universal City Station -> Nishikujo Station -> (Hanshin Namba Line) Nishikujo Station -> Sannomiya (Hanshin Sannomiya) Station
2. (JR Yumesaki Line) Universal City Station -> Nishikujo Station -> (JR Loop Line on Outer Loop) Nishikujo Station -> Osaka Station -> (JR Kobe Line) Osaka Station -> Sannomiya StationTraveling time:
1. Approx. 50 minutes
2. Approx. 40 minutes
If you plan to stay in the Kobe/Sannomiya area, you will enjoy our sister hotel, the Miyako Hotel New Archaic:Miyako Hotel New Archaic
A landmark hotel in the area between Osaka and Kobe, the Miyako Hotel New Archaic is conveniently located for leisure and business. It is only 27 minutes to Kobe/Sannomiya by train from Hanshin Amagasaki Station, the closest station to the hotel. The hotel's refined guest rooms with serene interiors afford scenic views of Mt. Rokko and Osaka Bay. Large windows fill each room with ample natural light during the day and provide romantic night views in the evening.

Access to Nara:
1. (JR Yumesaki Line) Universal City Station -> Nishikujo Station -> (Kintetsu Hanshin Namba Line) Nishikujo Station -> Kintetsu Nara Station
2. (JR Yumesaki Line) Universal City Station -> Nishikujo Station -> (JR Kansai Main Line Yamatoji Rapid Service) Nishikujo Station -> Nara StationTraveling time:
1. Approx. 60 minutes
2. Approx. 60 minutes
If you plan to visit Nara, you will enjoy our sister hotel, the Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka:Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka
Despite its central location, the Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka promises a truly relaxing stay with stylish accommodation in a warm atmosphere backed by exquisite service.
Naturally, the hotel is conveniently located for sightseeing and shopping in Osaka, but also serves as an excellent base from which to explore Nara. Since the hotel is directly connected to the Kintetsu Line's Osaka-Uehommachi Station, you can head straight to bed even if you get back late at night after a day out in Nara.