Osaka Castle

Information

Osaka Castle was originally built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi after he achieved his goal of unifying Japan. The largest, impregnable castle at that time was completed in 1583 and became a symbol of Hideyoshi's power. After Hideyoshi's death, however, it was destroyed by the armies of Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Summer War of Osaka in 1615. Even though the castle had been rebuilt by the Tokugawa shogunate within 10 years, the castle burned down later by lightning. The present castle is the third generation built in 1931 and is Osaka's foremost attraction today. The castle's Yagura (turret) and gigantic stone walls remain as they were in the Edo Period (1603 - 1868).
The present castle's Tenshukaku (castle tower) is a concrete reproduction of the original. The interior of the building houses a museum that displays a number of historically significant artifacts including the folding screen of the Summer War of Osaka and Toyotomi Hideyoshi memorabilia. The 8th floor provides superb views over the city of Osaka.

Opening Hours

9:00–17:00 *admission until 30 minutes before closing

Closed

December 28 - January 1

Price / Entrance Fee

600 yen (General, Adult)
Admission Free (Child)

Access / Public Transport

15 minutes walk from JR Osakajo-koen Station
15 minutes walk from Morinomiya Station on the JR lines, Osaka Municipal Subway Chuo Line (C19) or Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line (N20)

Address / Location

-1, Osakajo, Chuo-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka, 540-0002

Tweets

Vegas Blast @VegasBlast - 2019-07-22: #Photo of #Vegas: Living Las Vegas -- Twilight Monday -- Osaka Castle -- Conservatory and Botanical Gardens -- Bell… https://t.co/gFpxhnUtLB
코튼스톤 @junmyeonbyeol - 2019-07-22: 1. Concert in Miyagi which is right next to Fukushima must be cancelled
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Anthony Louise Balon @AnTonyChopper15 - 2019-07-21: The Beautiful Osaka Castle! https://t.co/LsF8ZRjr4l
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Beegachow @ Neon Gaynesis Even-gayer-lion @KymmiP - 2019-07-21: Roamed near osaka castle today https://t.co/b1mg44ya5e
Cat Japan@followback @travelkobe - 2019-07-21: Universal Studio Japan is now holding exciting show at Osaka Castle! Check out USJ web site! https://t.co/PpiLIvoDUV
GnomeGnapo @GnomeGnapo - 2019-07-21: @ oposit site of 城北川 from the castle.
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Jeff Solomon ⏺ @JeffTravelsPH - 2019-07-21: When in Osaka, go to Osaka Castle 🏯
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Brian @sirjunjun - 2019-07-20: The hardest part of moving forward is not looking back... @ Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Garden https://t.co/16lFhDLq60
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Red @needsmorered - 2019-07-20: Tomorrow we storm Osaka Castle.
Travel Japan @TravelJPN - 2019-07-20: Osaka Castle(大阪城) is in fact a modern replica of the original one that was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.… https://t.co/MQxIKucUBX
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jay❗COMMISSION info on pin! @jayindigo_ - 2019-07-20: I got inspired by a drawing by a Japanese artist first. They drew a crying Ichigo, holding the Osaka castle, and hi… https://t.co/mHffD42CxY
闘魂込めて @UYspCjy4JnuG3hH - 2019-07-20: Against a forecast, it rains here at Osaka castle park.
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Travel Japan @TravelJPN - 2019-07-19: Osaka Castle(大阪城) is in fact a modern replica of the original one that was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.… https://t.co/46Lg5fk3Et
mih_aroundtheworld @luv_mih - 2019-07-19: 📍Osaka, Japan 🇯🇵
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AMIR_Muslim_JAPAN_tourism @AmirTourism - 2019-07-18: I am surprised that it is very big when I look up Osaka Castle from the bottom　
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Alex Khang Phd @AlexKhangPhd - 2019-07-18: After 10 hours of hard working, visited Osaka Castle, I love here số much 😂 https://t.co/eF7BOMLtic
Derek Andrew Franks @Derek_a_Franks - 2019-07-18: Modern Osaka, viewed from the top of a historic, centuries-old castle 🏯🏬
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KaizenTao @KaizenTao - 2019-07-18: Moat wall of Osaka Castle, Japan.
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Love, Taeminnie @radheaology - 2019-07-18: The only thing I regret about my Osaka trip is that I didn’t visit Osaka Castle 🏰
Travel Japan @TravelJPN - 2019-07-18: Osaka Castle(大阪城) is in fact a modern replica of the original one that was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.… https://t.co/7X904crp7R