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Tsutenkaku - Osaka

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Tsutenkaku ( 通天閣 ) is a popular observation tower in the heart of Ebisuhigashi District. The tower also serves as a popular landmark of the district. It is located at 1 Chome-18-6 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward in Osaka City in Osaka Prefecture, Japan . Tsutenkaku Tsutenkaku details The Kanji for Tsūtenkaku translates to "Tower Reaching Heaven." The tower, owned by Tsūtenkaku Kanko Co., Ltd. , is a well-known landmark in Osaka, Japan, advertising Hitachi. It is located in the Shinsekai district of Naniwa-ku, Osaka, and has a total height of 103 meters (338 feet), with the main observation deck at 91 meters (299 feet). Tsutenkaku - Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture The current tower is the second structure to stand on this site. Inspired by the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, the original tower was constructed in 1912 and connected to the nearby Luna Park amusement park by an aerial cable car. It was the second-tallest building in Asia at 64 meters (210 feet) tall. It quickly b...

Shinsekai - Osaka

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Shinsekai ( 新世界 ) is a colorful bustling district in the heart of Osaka City. It is located at 2 Chome-5-1 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka City in Osaka Prefecture, Japan . Shinsekai Shinsekai details The kanji used in the name Shinsekai -  新世界 , literally translates to "New World" in Japanese. It is an old neighborhood nestled alongside south Osaka City's bustling Minami district. Established in 1912, its layout was inspired by New York's Coney Island in the south and Paris in the north. One of its main attractions was Luna Park, an amusement park that operated until 1923. Dominating the area is Tsutenkaku , often referred to as the "tower reaching heaven." Shinsekai - Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture Since minimal redevelopment post-World War II, Shinsekai has evolved into one of Japan's less affluent areas. Despite its reputation as Osaka's most dangerous neighborhood, Shinsekai has a rich history and distinct character. Initially a thriving touri...

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