Osaka Castle is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period.
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🗼 Landmark spots 🏰 Pagoda spots 🏰 Historic site spotsOsaka Castle and the pleasant parks that surround it are perfect for a relaxing getaway from the city. It is located right in the city center of Osaka. The castle walls and dungeons are the centerpieces of the castle park, a destination for both leisure and relaxation. The park is a large green area with gardens and open spaces, and also includes cultural and sports facilities such as the Osaka Castle Hall, an arena, a baseball field, and a running track.
Climb to the top of the castle's dungeon to enjoy the view of its huge estate as well as the skyscrapers nearby. Or bring a bento and have a picnic among the cherry and apricot trees. The latter is even more majestic in spring when they are in bloom.
Osaka Castle as we know it today is actually a reproduction, completed in 1931. This unorthodox hybrid construction consists of a dungeon whose exterior is strongly inspired by the castle built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Indeed, the original was left in ruins.
From the outside, the dungeon appears to be five floors high, but it is actually eight. On the various floors, the building houses many historical items, such as panels and dioramas, depicting the life of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the social and cultural context of the time. On the second floor, for example, there is a golden tiger, a replica of the ones that adorn the black walls of the upper floor of the keep, and a life-size replica of the shachihoko. On the top floor is an observation point that provides a 360-degree view of the city of Osaka and beyond.
Osaka Castle is a must-see during your stay in Osaka, it is the symbol of the city not to be missed, come and discover the typical Japanese architecture in a peaceful place.
Access to the park is totally free, but to enter the castle, you have to pay 600 yen (beyond 15 years old, otherwise it is free for children).
The visit of the castle is available from 9 am to 5 pm, but the hours can be extended during the spring and summer. The park has a few days of closure during the year, so be sure to check before your visit.
Getting to Osaka Castle is not very complicated as it is located in the city center. From Osaka or Umeda station, take the JR Loop Line to Morinomiya station. You will arrive right next to Osaka Castle Park.
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