A Comprehensive Photo Guide of the Best Route and Access to Abeno Harukas

Abeno Harukas is Japan’s tallest skyscraper, standing at over 300 meters in height. It is a must-visit tourist spot when you come to Osaka. However, figuring out the best way to get to Abeno Harukas can be confusing as there are multiple nearby stations to choose from.

In this guide, we will explain the shortest route and the easiest access method to Abeno Harukas.

1. Which is the nearest station to Abeno Harukas?

There are seven stations that serve as the nearest stations to Abeno Harukas:

– Osaka Abenobashi Station on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line
– Tennoji Station on the JR Line
– Tennoji Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
– Abeno Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line
– Abeno Station on the Hankai Tramway Kamishojima Line
– Dobutsuen-mae Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
– Dobutsuen-mae Station on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line

Although there are multiple nearby stations, the closest stations to Abeno Harukas are Tennoji Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line and Osaka Abenobashi Station on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line.

Next, we will explain the access from Tennoji Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line and the access from Osaka Abenobashi Station on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line to Abeno Harukas.

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2. Access from Tennoji Station

2-1. Access from Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, Tennoji Station

As indicated on the station guide, the closest exits to Abeno Harukas are exits 9 and 10. So, head towards exits 9 and 10.
When you proceed towards exits 9 and 10, you will arrive at the West Gate, where you should turn left after passing through the ticket gate.Once you turn left, you will immediately see a prominent sign displaying “Abeno Harukas,” making it easy to identify.After seeing the sign for “Abeno Harukas,” continue to the right, and you will arrive at the entrance to the elevator for the observatory.Here is the entrance to the elevator that takes you to the observatory.

2-2. Access from Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line, Osaka Abenobashi Station

Exit through the West Gate of Osaka Abenobashi Station on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line.
Once you exit through the West Gate, walk towards the right (towards Tennoji direction).Continue walking in the direction indicated by the arrow.As you proceed in the direction of the arrow, you will see a sign for Yamato Securities and an escalator.Take this escalator downstairs.After descending the escalator, continue straight ahead.You will arrive at the entrance of the elevator that takes you to the observatory.

3. Access from Major Areas in Osaka

3-1. Osaka Station, Umeda

Duration: 16 minutes, Transfer: None, Fare: 280 yen

Osaka Station
↓ Walk
Umeda Station
↓ Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
Tennoji Station
↓ Walk
Abeno Harukas

Please be careful not to confuse the multiple lines around Osaka Station, including JR, Midosuji Line, Tanimachi Line, and Yotsubashi Line.

3-2. Namba

Duration: 7 minutes, Transfer: None, Fare: 230 yen

Namba Station
↓ Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
Tennoji Station
↓ Walk
Abeno Harukas

3-3. Kyobashi

Duration: 25 minutes, Transfer: None, Fare: 180 yen

Kyobashi Station
↓ JR Osaka Loop Line (Tsuruhashi direction, bound for Tennoji)
Tennoji Station
↓ Walk
Abeno Harukas

4. Access from Major Areas in Kansai

4-1. Kyoto

Duration: 1 hour, Transfer: 1, Fare: 840 yen

Kyoto Station
↓ JR Kyoto Line (New Rapid Service, via Maibara, bound for Himeji)
Osaka Station
↓ ☆Transfer
Umeda Station
↓ Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
Tennoji Station
↓ Walk
Abeno Harukas

4-2. Kobe

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes, Transfer: 1, Fare: 480 yen

Kobe Sannomiya Station
↓ Hankyu Main Line / Hankyu Namba Line
Nishikujo Station
↓ JR Osaka Loop Line (Inner Loop)
Tennoji Station
↓ Walk
Abeno Harukas

5. Access from Other Major Areas

5-1. Tokyo

■ [Quickest] Shinkansen (Bullet Train)

Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes, Transfer: 2, Fare: 13,620 yen
※You can use your Shinkansen ticket to get to Tennoji.

Tokyo Station
↓ JR Tokaido/Sanyo Line
Shin-Osaka Station
↓ Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
Tennoji Station
↓ Walk
Abeno Harukas

5-2. Fukuoka

■ [Quickest] Shinkansen (Bullet Train)

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes, Transfer: 2, Fare: 14,480 yen

Hakata Station
↓ JR Tokaido/Sanyo Line
Shin-Osaka Station
↓ Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
Tennoji Station
↓ Walk
Abeno Harukas

5-3. Nagoya

■ [Quickest] Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes, Transfer: 2, Fare: 7,040 yen

Nagoya Station
↓ JR Tokaido/Sanyo Line
Shin-Osaka Station
↓ Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
Tennoji Station
↓ Walk
Abeno Harukas

5-4. Hokkaido

■ [Quickest] By Plane

Duration: 4 hours 35 minutes, Transfer: 2, Fare: 16,000-45,000 yen

Sapporo Station
↓ JR Rapid Airport
New Chitose Airport
↓
Kansai Airport
↓
Tennoji Station
↓ Walk
Abeno Harukas

※The airfare can vary significantly depending on the use of low-cost airlines, so the prices listed are for reference.

Summary

How was it? We have explained the shortest route and easiest access to Abeno Harukas. We hope this article will help you access Abeno Harukas smoothly.

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