Tennoji and its southern adjoining area Abeno form one of Osaka’s most interesting districts with two very distinct characters. Abeno is a shining example of a modern cityscape, especially with Abeno Harukas holding fort as the city’s tallest skyscraper. Surrounding it are a host of shopping opportunities – Abeno And, Abeno Q’s and Abeno Hoop – as well as parks, gardens, temples and even a zoo.
On the flip side you’ll find a slice of retro Osaka at Shinsekai. This uniquely Osaka area has been around since before the war, but has gone through various stages of neglect and redevelopment. Today, it’s a popular dining and entertainment hotspot, steeped in nostalgia and famed for its many late-night kushiage (deep-fried skewers) restaurants. The 103m-tall Tsutenkaku Tower, reconstructed in the mid-’90s, is Shinsekai’s most distinctive landmark.
Tennoji Station is a major transport hub in the Tennoji/Abeno area; it’s served by seven JR and subway lines. Plus, it only takes around 30 minutes to get to Kansai International Airport.
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