The hottest New Year’s Eve party in the sky—meet up at the Osaka Umeda Sky Building countdown event!

Ring in the New Year in Osaka with people from all over the world at the Umeda Sky Building’s Floating Garden Observatory. Enjoy a laser show and live music first, then celebrate the arrival of the new year together in a festive atmosphere. After the countdown, the “New Year’s Day Sunrise at the Floating Garden” event will be held at 5:00 AM, where you can join the crowd, hold hands, and welcome the new year with a festive vibe!

Additionally, JR West has collaborated with Keihan Electric Railway and Nankai Electric Railway to issue the Winter Kansai Area Pass. This pass is regionally limited but allows unlimited rides, as long as it is used by February 28, 2010. Travelers planning to visit can make good use of it.

★Recommended attraction = Umeda Sky Building Observatory
Go to the “Floating Garden Observatory” on the top floor of the skyscraper to enjoy a view of the entire Osaka, or explore the retro alley “namba park” in the basement for a taste of old Osaka. A fusion of modern Osaka and traditional culture creates an exciting atmosphere. Standing at the observatory overlooking the cityscape and buildings, it's quite impressive...Click to see full attraction details
 

★Recommended attraction = Universal Studios Japan

Opened on March 31, 2001, Universal Studios Japan is different from ordinary theme parks. With a clear and unique focus on movie themes born in Hollywood, it not only carries on the spirit of the two Universal Studios in California and Florida, but also adds many Japan-exclusive performances, shows, and characters...Click to see full attraction details

★Recommended attraction = Yamashina Suijo Park

Yamashina Suijo Park is located near Kyoto and offers a relaxing green space. It is especially popular among locals, particularly families with children and elderly visitors who come here for leisure. The park offers a taste of Kyoto’s natural beauty..Click to see full attraction details

 

 

 

Yamashina Suijo Park

★Recommended attraction = Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

This aquarium is known as one of the largest in the world. In fact, the design of the Kaiyukan building itself resembles a giant tank, and the main exhibit hall centers around an enormous aquarium containing a wide variety of marine life from the Pacific Ocean and surrounding regions...Click to see full attraction details

 

 

 

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

★Recommended attraction = Mitsui Outlet Park Kobe Harborland

Mitsui Outlet Park Kobe Harborland is the most uniquely designed building among the large malls in the Harborland area. Its brightly painted wooden structure complements the harbor scenery perfectly. One side of the street is lined with flowers, small bridges, and flowing water, while the ocean-facing side features a spacious terrace that offers beautiful night views of Kobe Port and is the best spot to watch summer fireworks...Click to see full attraction details

 

 

 

Ferris wheel at Mitsui Outlet Park Kobe Harborland

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