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Osaka Castle
Castle4.4 · 92 2034.1 · 8 266≈ 1 h 30 minEntry: ~600 JPY2.3 km from the center
Osaka's iconic landmark, originally constructed in 1583 by warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi as a citadel of unified Japan. Rebuilt with citizen donations in 1931, the five-tiered, eight-storey main keep showcases white walls, copper roofs, and gleaming gilded tiger ornaments. Inside, a museum chronicles the Sengoku era and samurai armour leading up to an observation deck, while the 106-hectare park blooms with thousands of cherry trees.
Highlights
- Main keep with gilded tiger reliefs and shachihoko
- Museum of samurai armour and Toyotomi history
- Massive stone battlements and surrounding moats
- Observation deck on the eighth floor
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 18:00 |
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