The Tsutenkaku is a new structure, rebuilt after World War II. The original Tsutenkaku was built in 1912, and it shocked the people of that era - with a height of 64 meters, it was the tallest structure in the Orient.
Long story short, a fire broke out in 1943 in the tower. It was dismantled but later in 1956, the long awaited new Tsutenkaku was erected, and became the symbol of Osaka, reminding local residents of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Address :
〒 556-0002 1-18-6 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka
Access :
3-minute walk from Ebisucho Station on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line
10-minute walk from Dobutsuen-mae Station
Price :
Adults (high school students and over) 800 yen, Elementary and middle school students ,5 yeas old and over
400 yen
TEL:
06-6641-9555
FAX:
06-6641-9559
Official link given below :
http://www.tsutenkaku.co.jp/
The second attraction in the city of Osaka is the Dotombori.
Dotombori is a symbol of the Minami Area and a mecca for the kuidaore food culture of Osaka.
Dozens of restaurants line the Dotomborigawa River, and large famous billboards draw diners'attention. On the north side of the river, where geisha used to entertain their customers, are now small bars and restaurants squeezed together in rows.
The southern side of the river is the centre of the Dotombori area, which was once known as the theater district.
Nowadays, colorful neon signs and flash signboards liven up the area, showing that the district still represents the passion of Osakans.
Address :
Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Access :
Right outside Namba Station on the Nankai and Kintetsu Railways and Osaka Metro Midosuji, Sennichimae, and Yotsubashi Lines
TEL:
06-6211-4542（道頓堀商店会事務局）
FAX:
06-6211-9764
The official link is given below :
http://www.dotonbori.or.jp/en/
These two places are definitely a must visit for anyone visiting Osaka city.
Original photography by & with permission:
© Hitomi (1st photo)
© Zaidi & Amy (2nd photo)
© Zaidi & Amy (3rd photo).
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