Osaka Insider Tips

Japan, Osaka | Standing at 300 meters, the Abeno Harukas in Osaka is the tallest skyscraper in Japan. At the top of the Kintetsu Osaka Abenobashi Station, the observation deck is called the Harukas 300 and occupies the building's top three floors (floors 58 to 60). With large floor-to-ceiling glass panels all around, enjoy panoramic views, and an inner court with a wooden deck and cafe. The building also houses the largest department store in Japan, an art museum, garden terrace, rooftop plaza, and the Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel.

Japan, Osaka | With a commitment to fresh and seasonal ingredients, The Ritz-Carlton offers guests the chance to join acclaimed global cuisine chefs in the kitchen and at the dining table. Consider a culinary pilgrimage to these foodie destinations to try their most iconic dishes. Osaka's approach to down-to-earth cooking leads The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka's "must-try" dish of okonomiyaki, meaning "cook what you like". This savory pancake is fried in a teppan and topped with everything from bonito flakes or ao-nori-sea greens to a Japanese Worcestershire-style sauce