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Dec 25, 2014 - 1 min read

Magnificent Night Views of Osaka

Seen from the Floating Garden of Umeda Sky Building

By Masayoshi Hirose

Community writer

Translated by Takako Sakamoto

Community writer

The rooftop of the 40-story Umeda Sky Building is made as an observation floor with a 360 degree panorama view

On the day I visited, the sky was unusually clear and I could appreciate the magnificent night view

The view of the area around the mouth of Yodo River, which is in the southwest part of Osaka

The church on the north side of Umeda Sky Building

On the ground floor a 'German Christmas Market' was being held, and a gigantic Christmas tree seemed to be reaching for the top of the building

Near the top of the building there is an escalator which connects twin buildings

Brilliant Midosuji Illuminations on the ground

Enjoy strolling around Osaka, which lives up to its alias, the 'City of Water'

Gorgeous lights illuminating Midosuji Street, which spears the center of Osaka from south to north

On a cold clear day in December 2013 I climbed to the top of Umeda Sky Building in Osaka to see the gorgeous night view from there.

Umeda Sky Building has a famous 'Floating Garden' on its rooftop, which is an observation floor that boasts a 360 degree panoramic view of the city of Osaka. The most important feature of this place, which pleases me a lot, is that since this is an open-air space, I don't have to worry about the reflections of lights on the glass windows. Although it's unbearably chilly to stand on the 40th floor of a 173-meter-high building, once you see this gorgeous night-time view, you'll forget about the chill for a while. This is the must-visit place if you ever come to Osaka!

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