Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku Tower

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Shinsekai is a downtown area in southern Osaka City. It is famous for Tsutenkaku Tower, Janjan Yokocho Street and a giant pufferfish lantern sign. The area's history goes back to 1903, when the 5th Domestic Industrial Exposition was held in Tennoji. The observation deck of Tsutenkaku Tower still attracts many visitors.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

Opening hours vary by shop.

Getting there

Directly next to Ebisucho Station (Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line).

A 3-minute walk from Dobutsuenmae Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji and Sakaisuji lines).

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

On weekends and holidays, many tour groups visit, so it can be crowded.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Shinsekai's Janjan Yokocho is known for kushikatsu: meat and vegetables skewered, battered and deep-fried. The tourism bureau does not mention halal options.
A visit to Tsutenkaku Tower takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Observation decks can have long waits at sunset and on weekends. A timed ticket helps you keep to your prayer times.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Osaka and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.