Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Yodoyabashi Station · 6 min walk (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, Keihan Main Line)
- Hours
- Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 11:00
Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.
About
Rising high above the Dojima River, this upscale hotel boasts the world's highest open-air sky spa, offering breathtaking views of the Osaka skyline from its top-floor baths. Guests can expect chic, modern rooms with large windows, top-tier amenities, and an excellent central location near Umeda and the Nakanoshima art district. It is the perfect stylish retreat for travelers wanting a mix of urban exploration and deep relaxation.
What Japanese guides note
The front reception desk is located on the 17th floor of the Osaka Dojimahama Tower, requiring visitors to take an elevator from the ground level to access check-in and guest-room corridors. Standard Japanese public bathhouse rules apply at the Sky Spa: swimsuits are strictly prohibited, diapers are not permitted in the water, and children aged seven and older must enter gender-separated baths. Because wind speeds of eight meters per second or greater trigger automated safety closures of the outdoor baths, guests should keep weather forecasts in mind when planning spa visits.
Details from local sources
- The 31st-floor Sky Spa holds a Guinness World Record at 127.462 meters above ground as the highest outdoor infinity public bath in a building. [source]
- The open-air infinity bath suspends service whenever wind speeds reach or exceed 8 meters per second. [source]
- Guests with tattoos and body art face no admission restrictions at the public Sky Spa. [source]
- Towels are not stocked inside the 31st-floor spa area and must be brought from guest rooms. [source]
Insider Tip
Book a Executive Room to enjoy exclusive access to the Club Lounge, which offers complimentary drinks and snacks with panoramic city views.
Frequently asked
Can non-staying visitors use the Sky Spa?
No. While several other Candeo properties accept day-use bathers, the Sky Spa at Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower is strictly reserved for registered overnight hotel guests. Day-use admissions and public visitor tickets are not sold, meaning outside guests cannot access the baths without booking a guest room.
Are visitors with tattoos allowed to bathe in the Sky Spa?
Yes. The hotel explicitly permits guests with tattoos and body art to enter and use the 31st-floor Sky Spa and auto-loyly sauna facilities without any restrictions. Unlike many traditional onsen and sento in Japan, no waterproof skin patches or body coverings are required.
What are the operating hours of the Sky Spa and saunas?
The 31st-floor Sky Spa operates overnight from 15:00 until 11:00 the following morning, accommodating evening and early-morning bathers. However, the auto-loyly saunas inside both the men's and women's bathhouses are shut down daily between 02:00 and 06:00 for routine maintenance.
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