The Umeda Sky Building in Osaka

   The Umeda Sky Building is a spectacular high rise building in the  Kita district of Osaka, near Osaka and Umeda Stations. It is also  known as the "New Umeda City". 

   The 173 meter tall building consists of two main towers which are  connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on  the 39th floor. The observatory offers a great view of the city for a  700 Yen admission fee. 

   The Takimi-koji restaurant mall, a replica of a Japanese street of  the early Showa Period, can be found on the first basement floor. Offices occupy most of the building's other floors. 

The Umeda Sky Building is a 10-15 minute walk from Osaka and  Umeda Stations.