Tower of the Sun
A unique giant sculpture created for the 1970 World Exposition; the interior can be visited by advance reservation.
Basic information｜Tower of the Sun
A unique giant sculpture created for the 1970 World Exposition. The interior can be visited by advance reservation.
Details
- Opening hours
- Mon10:00–17:00Tue10:00–17:00WedClosedThu10:00–17:00Fri10:00–17:00Sat10:00–17:00Sun10:00–17:00
- Business status
- Open
- Official website
- Link
- Phone
- +81 6-6877-7387
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes
Traveler highlights
The Tower of the Sun was originally one of the theme pavilions at Expo ’70 in Osaka. Designed by Taro Okamoto, it became a symbol of the site. It stands at the center of Festival Plaza, designed by Kenzo Tange. At the time, its upper half rose above the large roof covering the plaza, which also inspired its form. After the expo ended, the tower faced demolition, but a public petition opposing its removal led to it being preserved permanently. It still stands in Expo ’70 Commemorative Park today. From a distance…
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