Gold Tower, Observation tower in Utazu, Japan
Gold Tower is an observation tower in Utazu, Japan, rising 158 meters and clad with 7,000 half-mirrors on its exterior surface. These reflect daylight and create a glow visible across the surrounding region.
The opening took place in March 1988 and brought new attention to the city of Utazu as part of broader renewal efforts. The structure represented a desire to open the region to visitors from across Japan and provide it with a new landmark.
The name refers to the mirrored facade that glimmers in golden tones when sunlight strikes it, visible from far across the grounds. Visitors find Sorakin inside, an aquarium displaying traditional Japanese goldfish alongside mirror installations and rotating exhibitions of contemporary art.
Reach the building after an eight-minute walk from JR Utazu Station or a ten-minute drive from Sakaide North Interchange. The observation levels offer open views of the Seto Inland Sea and the neighboring mountains.
On the upper floors tropical fish swim in tanks positioned so they merge with the panorama of the Seto Inland Sea in the background. This connection between seawater and aquarium creates an impression as if the fish were hovering directly above the sea.
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