Tower of the Sun: Location & Nearest Station (12 km from Osaka Station)
Tower of the Sun is a museum in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, about 12 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 太陽の塔 |
| Location | Suita, Osaka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Bampaku-kinen-kōen Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 12 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 28 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 129 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1970 |
| Designations | Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 2,200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.80960, 135.53200 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://taiyounotou-expo70.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Bampaku-kinen-kōen Station, about 0.4 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (太陽の塔) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Japan Folk Crafts Museum, Osaka – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Expo '70 Pavilion – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Rose Garden – Park, less than 1 km away
- átoa – Park, less than 1 km away
- Nifrel – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.