Osaka Prefecture is the third-most populated of Japan's 47 prefectures. In Osaka, there are 54 buildings that stand taller than 150 metres (490 ft). Abeno Harukas, which was completed in 2014, is the tallest building in Osaka and the second-tallest in Japan at 300 metres (980 ft). Both rising 256 metres (840 ft), the Osaka Prefectural Government Sakishima Building and the Rinku Gate Tower Building, which were completed in 1995 and 1996 respectively, are the second-tallest buildings in the prefecture. The prefecture's third-tallest building is The Kitahama, which rises 55 stories and 252 metres (827 ft) in height. Overall, of the 25 tallest buildings in Japan, 4 are in Osaka Prefecture.
Chuo ward
Osaka has been the site of many skyscraper construction projects in recent years. Since 2010, 12 buildings rising higher than 150 metres (490 ft) have been completed. As of June 2015, three such buildings are under construction in the prefecture. Several other construction projects planned to exceed the height of 150 metres are proposed for the near future.
Tallest buildings
This lists ranks Osaka skyscrapers that stand at least 150 metres (490 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts.
| Rank | Name | Image | Height m (ft) | Floors | Year | Coordinates | City/Ward | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abeno Harukas | 300 (984) | 60 | 2014 | 34°38′45.6″N 135°30′48.2″E / 34.646000°N 135.513389°E | Abeno-ku, Osaka | 2nd-tallest building in Japan | |
| 2= | Osaka Prefectural Government Sakishima Building | 256 (840) | 55 | 1995 | 34°38′18″N 135°24′54″E / 34.63833°N 135.41500°E | Suminoe-ku, Osaka | 5th-tallest building in Japan | |
| 2= | Rinku Gate Tower | 256 (840) | 56 | 1996 | 34°24′40″N 135°18′0″E / 34.41111°N 135.30000°E | Izumisano | 5th-tallest building in Japan | |
| 4 | The Kitahama | 209 (687) | 54 | 2009 | 34°41′21″N 135°30′25.5″E / 34.68917°N 135.507083°E | Chūō-ku, Osaka | Tallest all-residential building in Japan; 22nd-tallest building in Japan; Tallest building completed in Osaka in the 2000s | |
| 5= | Osaka Bay Tower | 200 (657) | 51 | 1993 | 34°40′9″N 135°27′40″E / 34.66917°N 135.46111°E | Minato-ku, Osaka | 28th-tallest building in Japan | |
| 5= | X-Tower Osaka Bay | 200 (657) | 54 | 2006 | 34°40′6.5″N 135°27′37″E / 34.668472°N 135.46028°E | Minato-ku, Osaka | 28th-tallest building in Japan | |
| — | Nanko Power Plant[A] | — | 200 (657) | — | Suminoe-ku, Osaka | — | ||
| 5= | Nakanoshima Festival Tower West | 200 (657) | 41 | 2017 | 34°41′36.7″N 135°29′43.5″E / 34.693528°N 135.495417°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 5= | Nakanoshima Festival Tower | 200 (657) | 39 | 2012 | 34°41′36.7″N 135°29′48.3″E / 34.693528°N 135.496750°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 9 | KEPCO Headquarters | 196 (641) | 41 | 2004 | 34°41′34″N 135°29′33.5″E / 34.69278°N 135.492639°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | 33rd-tallest building in Japan | |
| 10 | One Dojima | 195 (640) | 49 | 2024 | Kita-ku, Osaka | |||
| 11= | The Parkhouse Nakanoshima Tower | 193 (633) | 54 | 2017 | 34°41′19″N 135°29′7.2″E / 34.68861°N 135.485333°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 11= | Umeda Garden Residence | 193 (633) | 56 | 2022 | 34°42′5.1″N 135°30′4.9″E / 34.701417°N 135.501361°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 13= | HERBIS Osaka | 190 (622) | 40 | 1997 | 34°41′55″N 135°29′34.5″E / 34.69861°N 135.492917°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | 42nd-tallest building in Japan | |
| 13= | Osaka Hibikino Machi - The Sanctus Tower | 190 (622) | 53 | 2015 | 34°40′43″N 135°29′40.5″E / 34.67861°N 135.494583°E | Nishi-ku, Osaka | ||
| 13= | Osaka Umeda Twin Towers South | 190 (622) | 38 | 2022 | — | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 16 | JP Tower Osaka | 188 (616) | 40 | 2024 | Kita-ku, Osaka | |||
| 17 | Osaka Umeda Twin Towers North | 187 (614) | 41 | 2010 | 34°42′9″N 135°29′56″E / 34.70250°N 135.49889°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | 47th-tallest building in Japan | |
| 18 | Grand Green Osaka South Complex | 182 (595) | 39 | 2024 | 34°42′8.30″N 135°29′29.37″E / 34.7023056°N 135.4914917°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 19 | Grand Front Osaka Tower A | 180 (589) | 38 | 2013 | 34°42′15.6″N 135°29′41″E / 34.704333°N 135.49472°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 20 | Grand Maison Shin Umeda Tower The Club Residence | 178 (584) | 51 | 2021 | 34°42′7.76″N 135°29′11″E / 34.7021556°N 135.48639°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 21= | City Tower Nishi-Umeda | 177 (582) | 50 | 2007 | 34°42′0″N 135°29′8.5″E / 34.70000°N 135.485694°E | Fukushima-ku, Osaka | ||
| 21= | The Tower Osaka | 177 (582) | 50 | 2008 | 34°41′40″N 135°29′20.5″E / 34.69444°N 135.489028°E | Fukushima-ku, Osaka | ||
| 23 | OAP Tower | 176 (578) | 39 | 1994 | 34°41′39.5″N 135°31′11.5″E / 34.694306°N 135.519861°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 24= | Breezé Tower | 175 (575) | 34 | 2008 | 34°41′55″N 135°29′38″E / 34.69861°N 135.49389°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 24= | Grand Front Osaka South Tower B | 175 (575) | 38 | 2013 | 34°42′19.6″N 135°29′40″E / 34.705444°N 135.49444°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 26 | Grand Front Osaka Owner's Tower | 174 (572) | 48 | 2013 | 34°42′26″N 135°29′38.6″E / 34.70722°N 135.494056°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 27 | Umeda Sky Building | 173 (568) | 40 | 1993 | 34°42′19″N 135°29′23″E / 34.70528°N 135.48972°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 28 | City Tower Osaka Honmachi | 171 (560) | 48 | 2022 | Chūō-ku, Osaka | |||
| 29 | City Tower Osaka | 170 (558) | 50 | 2003 | 34°41′11″N 135°30′27″E / 34.68639°N 135.50750°E | Chūō-ku, Osaka | ||
| 30 | Branz Tower Umeda North | 168 (551) | 50 | 2019 | 34°40′39.2″N 135°29′50.3″E / 34.677556°N 135.497306°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 31 | ORC 200 Prio Tower | 167 (549) | 50 | 1992 | 34°40′10.7″N 135°27′34.7″E / 34.669639°N 135.459639°E | Minato-ku, Osaka | ||
| 32 | Cielia Tower Osaka Horie | 165 (540) | 46 | 2024 | 34°40′14.74″N 135°29′13.99″E / 34.6707611°N 135.4872194°E | Nishi-ku, Osaka |
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| 33 | The Senri Tower | 164 (539) | 50 | 2009 | 34°48′40″N 135°29′40″E / 34.81111°N 135.49444°E | Toyonaka | ||
| 34 | City Tower Grand Tennoji | 162 (531) | 43 | 2007 | 34°38′37.5″N 135°31′3″E / 34.643750°N 135.51750°E | Abeno-ku, Osaka | ||
| 35= | Applause Tower | 161 (529) | 34 | 1992 | 34°42′31″N 135°29′54.5″E / 34.70861°N 135.498472°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 35= | Osaka Fukushima Tower | 161 (529) | 45 | 2011 | 34°41′35″N 135°28′52″E / 34.69306°N 135.48111°E | Fukushima-ku, Osaka | ||
| 37 | Nakanoshima Dai Building | 160 (525) | 35 | 2009 | 34°41′34″N 135°29′33.5″E / 34.69278°N 135.492639°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 38= | Twin 21 MID Tower | 157 (515) | 38 | 1986 | 34°41′34″N 135°31′53.7″E / 34.69278°N 135.531583°E | Chūō-ku, Osaka | ||
| 38= | Twin 21 Panasonic Tower | 157 (515) | 38 | 1986 | 34°41′36″N 135°31′51″E / 34.69333°N 135.53083°E | Chūō-ku, Osaka | ||
| 38= | OBP Castle Tower | 157 (515) | 38 | 1988 | 34°41′30″N 135°31′58″E / 34.69167°N 135.53278°E | Chūō-ku, Osaka | ||
| 38= | Crystal Tower | 157 (515) | 37 | 1990 | 34°41′31.7″N 135°31′43.5″E / 34.692139°N 135.528750°E | Chūō-ku, Osaka | ||
| 42= | Meiji-Yasuda Seimei Umeda Building | 156 (511) | 30 | 2000 | 34°41′55″N 135°29′29.5″E / 34.69861°N 135.491528°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 42= | City Tower Osaka Temma The River & Parks | 156 (511) | 45 | 2009 | 34°42′29″N 135°30′58.5″E / 34.70806°N 135.516250°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 42= | Geo Tower Tenroku | 156 (511) | 44 | 2013 | 34°42′40.5″N 135°30′41.5″E / 34.711250°N 135.511528°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 45 | The Namba Tower | 155 (509) | 46 | 2007 | 34°39′38.5″N 135°30′4.3″E / 34.660694°N 135.501194°E | Naniwa-ku, Osaka | ||
| 46 | Grand Front Osaka North Tower C | 154 (505) | 33 | 2013 | 34°42′23.6″N 135°29′40″E / 34.706556°N 135.49444°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 47 | Laurel Tower Sakaisuji Honmachi | 153 (501) | 44 | 2024 | Chūō-ku, Osaka | |||
| 48= | Osaka Metropolis Tower | 152 (499) | 46 | 2016 | 34°40′54.6″N 135°29′2.2″E / 34.681833°N 135.483944°E | Nishi-ku, Osaka | ||
| 48= | Yodoyabashi Apple Tower Residence | 152 (499) | 46 | 2007 | 34°41′22″N 135°30′12″E / 34.68944°N 135.50333°E | Chūō-ku, Osaka | ||
| 48= | The Fine Tower Umeda Toyosaki | 152 (499) | 45 | 2019 | 34°42′36.4″N 135°29′48″E / 34.710111°N 135.49667°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 51= | D'Grafort Osaka N.Y. Tower Higobashi | 151 (494) | 46 | 2008 | 34°41′23.6″N 135°29′49.2″E / 34.689889°N 135.497000°E | Nishi-ku, Osaka | ||
| 51= | The Fine Tower Otemae | 151 (494) | 42 | 2021 | 34°41′13.8″N 135°31′0.71″E / 34.687167°N 135.5168639°E | Chūō-ku, Osaka | ||
| 53= | Yodobashi Umeda Tower | 150 (492) | 34 | 2019 | 34°42′17.8″N 135°29′45.5″E / 34.704944°N 135.495972°E | Kita-ku, Osaka | ||
| 53= | Ōsaka Station North Gate Building | 150 (492) | 29 | 2011 | 34°42′9.5″N 135°29′39.3″E / 34.702639°N 135.494250°E | Kita-ku, Osaka |
- = Indicates buildings that have the same rank because they have the same height.
Under construction
This lists buildings that are under construction in Osaka and are planned to rise at least 150 metres (490 ft). Any buildings that have been topped out but are not completed are also included.
| Name | Height m (ft) | Floors | Year | City/Ward | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Green Osaka The South Residence | 184 (604) | 47 | 2028 | Kita | |
| Grand Green Osaka The North Residence | 173 (566) | 46 | 2026 | Kita |
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| Cielia Tower Nakanoshima | 168 (551) | 46 | 2026 | Fukushima | |
| Park Tower Osaka Dojimahama | 162 (531) | 40 | 2027 | Kita |
Timeline of tallest buildings
This is a list of buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Osaka.
| Name | Years as tallest | Height m (ft) | Floors | Ward | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Obayashi Building | 1973–1973 | 120 (393) | 30 | Chūō | |
| Osaka Kokusai Building | 1973–1977 | 125 (410) | 32 | Chūō | |
| Hankyu Grand Building | 1977–1979 | 127 (417) | 32 | Kita | |
| Osaka-Ekimae Daisan Building | 1979–1986 | 132 (432) | 34 | Kita | |
| Twin 21 Towers | 1986–1992 | 157 (515) | 38 | Chūō | |
| OBP Castle Tower | 1986–1992 | 157 (515) | 38 | Chūō | |
| ORC 200 Prio Tower | 1992–1993 | 167 (548) | 50 | Minato | |
| Osaka Bay Tower | 1993–1995 | 200 (656) | 51 | Minato | |
| Osaka Prefectural Government Sakishima Building | 1995–2014 | 256 (840) | 55 | Suminoe | |
| Abeno Harukas | 2014–present | 300 (984) | 60 | Abeno |
Tallest structures
This list ranks Osaka structures that stand at least 150 meters (490 feet) tall, based on standard height measurement. This height includes spires, architectural details and antenna masts.
| Rank | Name | Image | Height m (ft) | Floors | Year | Coordinates | Structure type | Ward | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nanko Power Plant | 200 (656) | 34°36′58.2″N 135°24′16.8″E / 34.616167°N 135.404667°E | chimney | Suminoe | ||||
| 2 | Tanagawa No.2 Power Plant | 200 (656) | 1977 | 34°19′23.5″N 135°7′47.7″E / 34.323194°N 135.129917°E | chimney | Misaki | |||
| 3 | Dai Heiwa Kinen Tō | 180 (591) | 1970 | 34°30′6.8″N 135°35′9.6″E / 34.501889°N 135.586000°E | cenotaph | Tondabayashi | |||
| 4 | Tempozan Bridge | 152 (499) | 1990 | 34°39′30″N 135°26′2″E / 34.65833°N 135.43389°E | cable-stayed bridge | Minato |
Demolished or destroyed structures
| Name | Image | Height m (ft) | Year built | Year destroyed | Structure type | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Tower | 160 (525) | 1966 | 2009 | radio tower | Kita | Dismantled |
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