Woke up early in the morning for Tsutenkaku Tower and Shinsekai shopping on day 6. Stay tuned for the BEST SUSHI RESTAURANT IN OSAKA!!! 🙋 I seriously can't wait to visit the restaurant again...
Directions: Alight at Ebisucho station (brown line) and follow the signage that leads you to Shinsekai!
The entire Ebisuhigashi is Shinsekai!!!
Tsutenkaku Tower's concept is a steel tower that looks like Eiffel Tower on a building designed in the image of the Arch of Triumph. The word "Tsutenkaku" means to build leading to heaven. (Credits here)
The original adult ticket cost 700yen/pax. However, we have complimentary access to their observatory platform thanks to our Osaka Amazing pass! Please visit their official website for the terms and conditions first to avoid disappointment. If my memory doesn't fail me, you may use your Amazing pass to gain complimentary access on weekdays only.
Feels great when you can beat the queue and proceed straight to the attraction 😄
Their lift reminds me of Alice in wonderland!
Say hi to Billiken!
A deity believed that you will receive good luck if you rub the soles of Billiken. We couldn't find the popular Billiken in Shinsekai so is that why I still can't win the 1 million TOTO in Singapore...? 😞
Taken at the observatory platform.
To sum up the experience at Tsutenkaku Tower, there are around 6 Billiken on the same level and there are some games at additional surcharge for you to play. The view is magnificent but not as awesome as Umeda Sky building. Hence, I would only recommend to those who has complimentary access to the observatory platform.
As we were making our move down the tower, there's a Glico store hidden in Glico exhibition. The complimentary games are quite engaging and I can't believe we spent a good 1.5 hours there 😱 It's just an exhibition to showcase their products, accompanied with interactive games, coin machine and Glico store!
We spent most of our time using this coin souvenir machine! You may purchase the coin design on the right first (price varies from 600yen to 900yen) and slot your coin into the machine on the left. There is a keyboard for you to key in your preferred name, date or even message before it stamps onto your coin.
Decided to show the coin design only as I feel quite embarrassed to show my personalized message - the other coin is for JY 😇
As for Shinsekai shopping, it was a major disappointment or probably we went there too early. Most of the shops were closed and the Shinsekai market doesn't sell interesting items or even food. We left in less than 15 minutes to our next destination, which is also known as the BEST Sushi stall in Osaka - Harukoma Sushi!
Where to eat in Osaka? Definitely Harukoma Sushi located at Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street, also known as one of the longest stretch of shops in Osaka.
Directions: Alight at Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome station (purple/brown line) and get ready to indulge in the yummiest and cheapest Sushi...
Tenjimbashi shopping street has many other interesting shops (even Daiso!) which is worth spending an hour here. There are anello bags, watch, japanese food, pharmacies, convenience stores etc
Remember to watch out for this sign
There are 2 Harukoma Sushi at the same area.
You can't avoid the queue for Harukoma. Just join the queue and wait for your turn...
The restaurant is very small, can only fit up to less than 30 pax 😅
Forgot to capture their menu and price so I think the above photo would suffice... 🙈 Look at Dad's satisfied expression and an unglam shot of Mum~
Photos taken using Samsung S7
No filter required. No adjustment to the lighting as well. You can't even spot the rice beneath that Tamago. Their "liao" is super thick, fresh and juicy and the rice is kept to a minimal. In Singapore, you'll feel damn full consuming Sushi because they gave too much rice and the tamago has no sweet taste 😡 Worst still, you're paying more in Singapore to get low quality sushi.
2 Tamago sushi cost 100yen, which is equivalent to SGD1.20 and 2 Unagi sushi cost 150yen (I THINK), equivalent to SGD1.80. AIYO WHERE TO FIND SUCH AN AWESOME DEAL? Top-notch quality food for less than SGD2!
Even if the queue is super long, please wait patiently as it is gonna be so worth it. No regrets coming here man. We even took the risk of missing our plane on the last day just to takeaway Harukoma sushi leh! Tenjimbashi station is quite far from the airport ok 😱
Here's the address for your information:
5-5-2 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan
Nearest train station: Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome, Exit 12 or 13 (staircase only)
Next up, we headed to Umeda station for the iconic HEP Five Ferris Wheel in red, followed by Umeda Sky Building Observatory.
I guess there isn't a need for directions to Umeda as it is one of the biggest train station in Osaka. There is no way for you to miss Umeda station 😏
The ferris wheel is much bigger as compared to Tempozan Ferris Wheel (located beside the Aquarium) and I don't even dare to enjoy the view of Umeda........... 😰
Each cabin has a speaker that can be connected to your phone. I used it to keep me distracted and it really works. Strongly recommend to take this ride even if you have to pay for it! Yes, you've got it right - we used our Osaka Amazing Pass for complimentary access!!!
I followed the directions provided here in order to reach Umeda Sky building accurately. Kudos to the owner of that website as the directions shown is very clear and you won't get lost for sure.
Keep a lookout for this blue/red sign as there are many entrances to the enormous building.
Love lock area, similar to N seoul tower
All bright colours are glowing at the observatory deck! 💓
I'm loving this observatory deck but we spent about 15 minutes to queue for the lift. Wah this is one of the scariest lift ride in my whole life. The speed of the lift is incredible and I feel like a wonderwoman stucked in a confined space with many strangers 👀
Just gonna post one scenery view as the rest looks the same to me lololol
It was a fruitful day for me as my tummy is extremely satisfied from Harukoma and we maximised the usage of Amazing Pass. I KO-ed immediately after brushing my teeth on that night 😊
Check out Day 1 & 2 in Japan here
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