Observation Decks

Umeda Sky Building Ticket + Osaka Metro & Bus Pass

Name: Umeda Sky Building Ticket + Osaka Metro & Bus Pass
Start: 2026-07-28T09:30:00
End: 2026-07-28T21:30:00
Location: Umeda Sky Building

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

See Osaka from above and on the move! Enjoy Umeda Sky Building’s Kuchu Teien Observatory plus unlimited Osaka Metro and bus travel.

Visit floors 39–40 and the open-air rooftop for iconic photo spots, a sky-high café, a 35-meter glass counter, and sweeping 360° views.

Capture unforgettable skyline shots from the floating observatory, including the famous see-through escalator and panoramic city vistas.

Travel freely across Osaka with an included Metro and city bus pass, making it easy to hop between top attractions and neighborhoods.

Pick a 1-day pass for efficient sightseeing or a 2-day pass for relaxed exploration, both offering unlimited rides and total flexibility.

Umeda Sky Building Kuchu Teien Observatory admission

Osaka Metro and city bus pass 1/2 day (as per option selected)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Access panoramic city views from the Umeda Sky Building and enjoy unlimited Osaka Metro and bus rides for two days.

Getting started

Begin at the Umeda Sky Building’s main entrance, where you’ll validate your ticket for observatory access. Collect your Osaka Metro and city bus pass at the designated counter before heading to the observation deck.

What to expect

Umeda Sky Building Kuchu Teien Observatory

The Umeda Sky Building is a striking landmark in Osaka, renowned for its unique twin-tower design and rooftop observatory. This urban icon offers visitors a distinctive vantage point over the city’s skyline.

Features

Kuchu Teien Observatory: Step onto the open-air rooftop and take in sweeping 360-degree views of Osaka, stretching from the city center to the distant mountains.

Architectural design: The building’s “floating garden” observatory connects two towers, creating a visually impressive structure that stands out in the cityscape.

Two-day transport pass: Travel seamlessly across Osaka with unlimited rides on all Metro lines and city buses, making it easy to explore top attractions at your own pace.

What to bring

Bring a smartphone or tablet with a stable internet connection to access and use your digital tickets and QR codes.

Ensure your device is fully charged; you will not be able to use the Osaka Metro & Bus Pass or enter the observatory if your device is lost, malfunctioning, or out of battery.

Present both QR code vouchers: one for the Umeda Sky Building Kuchu Teien Observatory and one for the Osaka Metro & Osaka City Bus Pass.

Bring a valid photo ID if requested for verification.

What’s not allowed

Re-entry is not permitted at the Umeda Sky Building Kuchu Teien Observatory; admission is limited to one-time entry only on the day of use.

Large bags and suitcases are not allowed inside the observatory; use coin lockers available on-site for storage.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the observatory.

Screenshots or printed copies of digital tickets cannot be used; only the original digital voucher on your device is valid.

Pets are not allowed, except for registered service animals.

The Osaka Metro & Bus Pass is not valid on private railway lines such as Hankyu, Kita-kyu, or Kintetsu.

Accessibility

The Umeda Sky Building Kuchu Teien Observatory is wheelchair accessible via the high-rise elevator from the 1st floor of Tower East to the 39th floor.

Stroller access is available via the high-rise elevator; the see-through escalator is narrow and steep.

Nursing rooms are available on the 39th and 40th floors of the observatory.

Accessible restrooms are available on site.

Additional information

Only adult tickets are available for this combo; all guests must be aged 13 or over. Children aged 0–3 enter the observatory for free.

The observatory is open in all weather conditions.

The observatory may be closed or have special hours on certain days, such as during the Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival or New Year’s Day.

There is no baggage storage service inside the observatory; coin lockers are available at various locations within the building.

The Osaka Metro & Bus Pass is valid only on all 9 Osaka Metro lines and Osaka City Bus routes; if you travel beyond the valid area, pay the difference in cash at the exit.

The pass is valid for one person per ticket; one smartphone can be used for up to 4 people.

If you are unable to display your digital voucher due to device issues, you will need to pay separately; refunds are not available for fares paid under these circumstances.

Present the ticket banner (image) at participating facilities to receive discount benefits; discounts may not be available if the banner cannot be shown or if facilities are closed.

If multiple tickets of the same type are purchased together, they will activate at the same time and must be used together.

For security, one-time password (OTP) verification may be required to access your digital ticket; ensure you can access your registered email on-site.

Recommended device environment: iOS 15 or later with Safari, or Android 10.0 or later with Chrome.

Please turn off dark mode on your device for optimal ticket display.

For the Osaka Metro route map, visit here. For more information, visit Osaka Metro & City Bus.

The last available date to start using the Osaka Metro & Bus Pass is May 31, 2026.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.