Tower of the Sun
1-1, Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Because the number of visitors and viewing times inside the Tower of the Sun are limited, entry is primarily by reservation (reservations accepted until the day before; however, same-day tickets may be sold if spaces remain).
The Tower of the Sun, the symbol of the 1970 Japan World Exposition Osaka 1970, Expo '70, had its interior closed to the public for a time, but after restoration work it reopened for interior visits in March 2018.
Inside the Tower of the Sun, photography is generally allowed only on the first floor (the Underground Sun Zone and the first exhibition floor of the Tree of Life).
On routes to the upper floors, smartphones and similar devices must be stored in bags to prevent equipment from falling for safety reasons. However, renting a paid dedicated smartphone case allows safe photography on the upper floors.
The rental fee for each photography smartphone case available for use inside the Tower of the Sun is 500 yen. Payment must be made in cash.
Thirty-six kinds of living creatures
There are 150 steps up the staircase to the top of the tower... an elevator is available
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