Tower of the Sun

About

Osaka's iconic tower by taro okamoto, a unique art piece with an interior exhibit.

Why go

• Feels like nothing else built before or since
• My favorite museum experience to date
• It’s so impressive and beautiful, and when combined with music, it’s simply chilling

Must try

• The "tree of life" exhibit inside
• Visit the interior
• See the impressive tree of life

Pro tips

• Take the monorail
• Advance reservations are recommended
• Allow roughly 40–50 minutes from central Osaka
• Park at the north lot, south lot fills by 9am

Good to know

• Photos and videos are prohibited

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Rating

4.6 / 5 (7804 reviews)

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