Abeno Harukas

Abeno Harukas is Japan’s tallest skyscraper, located in Abeno Ward, Osaka City. Standing 300 meters tall with 60 floors above ground and 5 basement levels, it is a mixed-use complex directly connected to Tennoji Station, offering excellent access by public transportation. The building houses a wide variety of facilities, including the Kintetsu Department Store Main Store, Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel, Abeno Harukas Art Museum, and the observation deck “Harukas 300.”

The observation deck “Harukas 300” spans floors 58 through 60. The 58th floor features an open-air sky garden, the 59th floor has a shop selling original goods, and the 60th floor offers an indoor corridor enclosed by 360-degree glass walls. On clear days, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Osaka Plain, and even see as far as Kyoto, the Rokko mountain range, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Awaji Island, and Kansai International Airport.

From the 2nd basement level to the 11th floor, the building serves as a retail area, offering a wide range of products from fashion and interior goods to food and general merchandise. On the 12th to 14th floors, there is “Abeno Harukas Dining,” one of Japan’s largest restaurant districts, featuring 44 restaurants and 2,800 seats where guests can enjoy Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine. Facilities for strollers are also available, making it convenient for families with children.

On the 16th floor is the Abeno Harukas Art Museum, which hosts a variety of special exhibitions featuring contemporary art as well as Western and Eastern art. Exhibitions are changed every two to three months. Family-friendly special exhibitions, such as the Moomin exhibition, are also held, making it an ideal place for art appreciation with the whole family.

Abeno Harukas has also attracted attention as a “vertical city” that incorporates environmentally conscious design, such as biogas power generation. As a hub where culture, business, and leisure come together, it is beloved by many people. The name “Harukas” carries the meaning of “to brighten one’s spirits,” offering visitors a sense of openness and brightness.

The building’s logo, designed by combining three squares, symbolizes the coexistence of its multifunctional facilities, including the department store, hotel, museum, offices, and observation deck. Its subdued colors evoke Japanese tradition, representing the fusion of Osaka’s history and modernity.

In this way, Abeno Harukas serves as a new landmark of Minami, sharing the charm of the area while fulfilling its role as a hub that connects the city with people, and people with one another.