Written by Jane Pipkin
Placed on Marble Beach as a symbol of the area, “Beyond the Clouds” is a monument that, as you might guess, resembles clouds.
It was installed not only to mark Osaka Expo 2025, but also to give visitors a place to stand and reflect.
With views of the sky and sea — and even Kansai International Airport in sight — it really is a place to pause and watch the world go by.
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How to get there
It takes 11 minutes to walk from Rinku Town Station to Beyond the Clouds.
- 0.8 km from Rinkū Town Station Kansai Airport Line (S46)Nankai Airport Line (NK31)
- 1.0 km from Hagurazaki Station Nankai Main Line (NK33)
