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Osaka Castle

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Osaka Castle

4.0

7958 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Osakajou 1-1

Osaka Castle was built by the Imperial Regent Toyotomi Hideyoshi between 1583 and 1598. The castle was built on a magnificent scale, but was destroyed just 17 years later after the death of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the destruction of the Toyotomi clan in the Siege of Osaka in 1615. Thereafter, the castle was rebuilt by the Tokugawa shogunate under the command of Todo Takatora but was once again lost due to a fire caused by a lightning strike. The current castle tower is the third generation to stand here and was completed in 1931 through donations from local citizens. The interior of the castle is a history museum and visitors can enjoy information about the history of Osaka Castle and dioramas. The castle was registered as a national Tangible Cultural Property in 1997.

Beautiful is the first thing you feel when you stand at the base of this castle. Perfection in construction when you walk around it and inside it. A couple hours minimum to see everything.
Osakajo Hall

4.0

72 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Osakajou 3-1

Situated inside Osaka Castle Park in Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, this is the largest event hall in western Japan with a capacity of 16,000 people. It was built in 1983 as the site of the “Osaka Chikujo 400-year Festival,” and the main part of the building was built underground out of consideration for the surrounding scenery. Aside from the arena, there are several halls and restaurants on the site. Popular domestic and overseas artists’ concerts and various ceremonies are held here, as well as a number of events attended by a large number of people throughout the year.

The Hall and the surrounding park had turned to a popular spot for local and tourists. It was really nice to stroll around. There were eateries and shops available for visitors. Pleasant area...
Osaka Castle Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Osakajou

Osaka Castle Park in Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture is a municipal park. Inside the large park, there are historic buildings and public facilities. Inside the Tenshukaku (castle tower) of Osaka Castle, which was restored in 1931, is open to the public for a fee as a historical museum and is also popular with overseas tourists. It is also a well-known place for seasonal flowers, such as cherry blossoms in Nishinomaru Garden (fees apply) and plums in the plum grove in Osaka Castle and has many visitors during the flowering seasons. At the Osaka-jo Hall and the Osaka Castle Band Shell, a range of music events, such as concerts, are held.
Hokoku-jinja Shrine

3.5

146 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Osakajou 2-1

This Shinto shrine is located right next to Sakura-mon Gate on the grounds of Osaka Castle. Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Hideyori and Hidenaga are all enshrined here. This shrine is well known for life advancement because of Toyotomi Hideyoshi rising from commoner to ruler. Worshippers pray at the shrine but they also hold wedding ceremonies. Visitors can also purchase omamori protection charms with the Toyotomi family crest or motifs of gourds, and ema wishing tags with a picture of Toyotomi Hideyoshi sittings barefoot.

This is one among many Shinto shrines in Osaka. Although inside the popular Osaka Castle Park, Hokoku Shrine remains peaceful and secluded. Most of the visitors are local worshipers.
MIRAIZAKAOSAKA-JO

Shopping

Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Osakajo 1-1
Nishinomaru Garden

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Osakajou 2

This park lies outside Osaka Castle's Otemon Gate, and is a popular place for cherry blossom viewing. 300 cherry trees (mainly Yoshino cherry trees) are planted, and every spring tourists gather here to see the cherry blossoms. Even outside of the cherry blossom season, the view of the castle tower and stone walls through the trees is impressive, and many people visit to take photos of it. Also contained within the park are many scenic spots, including 13 Important Cultural Properties, such as the Senganyagura and the Enshogura. The park is said to the place where the residence of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's legal wife, Kitano Mandokoro, once stood.
Aqualiner (Osaka Castle Nakanoshima Tour)

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Osakajou 2 Osaka Seaplane Bus Stop Osaka Castle Harbor

Aqualiner (Osaka Castle Nakanoshima Tour) operating in the Okawa River in Kita district in Osaka is a cruise boat which takes about 55 minutes to tour from near Osaka Castle to the Nakanoshima area where retro buildings stand. Along the shore, there are many sightseeing attractions including Nakanoshima Rose Garden, Osaka City Central Public Hall, which is a national Important Cultural Property, the buildings in Osaka Business Park, and Osaka Castle. In spring, it is particularly crowded with passengers enjoying the cherry blossoms on the riverside. Sales including drinks are available on board, and toilets are also provided. There are four wharfs. The closest station to Osaka Port is Osakajokoen Station.
JO-TERRACE OSAKA

Leisure / Hobbies

Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Osakajo 3-1 Osakajokoen
Osaka Castle Gozabune

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Osakajo 2
Suito-go Aqua mini

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Osakajou 2 Osaka Seaplane Bus Stop Osaka Castle Harbor

This is a popular cruise that takes you through the Water Capital of Osaka, as you enjoy the scenery from Osaka Castle to Dotonbori. The cruise takes approximately 50 minutes one way and travels through Higashi Yokobori River with its large scale sluice gate from “Osaka Castle Port,” and then enters the Dotonbori River passing through Osaka’s busy downtown area. On the way there is Tombori Riverwalk’s “Tazaemonbashi Wharf,” and the last stop is Minatomachi River Place “Minatomachi Wharf.” It is also possible to take the cruise in reverse. Osakajokoen Station is the closest station to Osaka Castle Port.
BLUE BIRDS ROOF TOP TERRACE

3.5

19 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Osakajo 1-1

Conveniently located on the roof of a large building as you approach the Osaka Castle. It took us awhile to understand the parameters of the restaurant due to our lack of Japanese. Looking at the...
COOLJAPANPARKOSAKA

4.5

222 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Osakajo 3-6

Sadly, we arrived to a closed box office with no show for us on offer. The Keren show that got the good reviews is no longer on.
CastelGardenOSAKA (Castle Garden OSAKA)

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Osakajo 3
Osakajokoen

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Osaka
COOL JAPAN PARK OSAKA WW Hall

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Osakajo 3-6
COOL JAPAN PARK OSAKA TT Hall

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Osakajo 3-6
Osakajo Park Ekimae Parking

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Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Osakajo 3-4
Osakajo Yagai Ongakudo

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Osakajo 3-11 Osakajokoen Uchi
Osaka Castle Park Taiyo no Hiroba

Leisure / Hobbies

Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Osakajo
Starbucks Coffee Osakajo Park Morinomiya

4.0

5 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Osakajo 3-9

This is a great location inside Osaka-Jo park. I have been coming here every Wednesday for the past month as I have a few hours to kill in-between work. Amazing service and friendly staff...

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Osaka Areas

While Osaka prefecture is the country's second smallest prefecture, its capital, Osaka City, is the country’s third-largest and arguably one of the most popular in the Kansai region thanks to its vibrant nightlife, the Osaka people’s openness, and its much-loved cuisine, which has earned it the nickname "the nation’s kitchen."