First launched in Belgium, the aerial restaurant has opened in Osaka for a limited run through December 28 at Nakanoshima GATE South Pier.
Osaka restaurant in the sky

Diners enjoy a meal at the aerial restaurant "Dinner in the Sky," with Osaka's Umeda skyline visible in the background. October 9 in Nishi Ward, Osaka City. (©Sankei by Yuta Yasumoto)

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A new aerial restaurant, Dinner in the Sky, opened in Osaka. Diners are lifted 40 meters (about 131 feet) into the air by a crane. The venue was previewed for the press ahead of its limited run from October 10 to December 28.

The restaurant is aimed at visitors seeking a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience. It is being promoted as a major attraction after the conclusion of Expo 2025.

A trial session of the "Dinner in the Sky" at Nakanoshima GATE South Pier, with tables and dining setups hoisted by a crane. October 9 in Nishi Ward, Osaka City. (©Sankei by Yuta Yasumoto)

Location and Concept

The restaurant is located at Nakanoshima GATE South Pier, a complex on the left bank of the Ajigawa River in Osaka's Nishi Ward. The concept, originally from Belgium, has been featured in 65 countries worldwide. Osaka will be the second location in Japan, following Tokyo.

Example of dishes served at "Dinner in the Sky." (©Sankei by Yuta Yasumoto)

At the Osaka venue, Guests can enjoy a 30-minute meal and drinks while taking in the view. The experience runs six times a day, with prices ranging from ¥22,000 JPY (around $150 USD) to ¥28,000 JPY (around $190 USD).

When the Tokyo edition ran from March to May, it became a social media sensation. It welcomed roughly 1,600 guests during its run.

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Author: Keiko Tamura, The Sankei Shimbun

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