Osaka Castle, a famous castle with a history of prosperity and turmoil
Osaka Castle was built during the Sengoku period, during the Battle of Ishiyama fought with Oda Nobunaga, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, fell during the Osaka Shogunate, rebuilt by the Tokugawa shogunate, burnt down during the Meiji Restoration turmoil, was under the control of the army after the Meiji Restoration, and was developed as a park after the war. It has always had a deep connection with Japanese history to this day.
All of the old buildings that can be seen today, such as the stone walls, moats, Otemon Gate, Tamon Yagura, and Sengan Yagura, date back to the Tokugawa period, and the entire area is designated as a special national historic site, and most of the old buildings are designated as important cultural properties. Specified.
All of the old buildings that can be seen today, such as the stone walls, moats, Otemon Gate, Tamon Yagura, and Sengan Yagura, date back to the Tokugawa period, and the entire area is designated as a special national historic site, and most of the old buildings are designated as important cultural properties. Specified.
The castle tower is designated as a nationally registered cultural property.
The castle tower is designated as a nationally registered cultural property.
The castle tower is the third generation, following the Toyotomi and Tokugawa eras, and was rebuilt with donations from citizens.
Since its reconstruction, it has been converted into a history museum called “Osaka Castle Castle Tower,” housing a wealth of cultural assets related to the history of Osaka Castle, which are displayed in exhibition rooms that are rotated from time to time.
Since its reconstruction, it has been converted into a history museum called “Osaka Castle Castle Tower,” housing a wealth of cultural assets related to the history of Osaka Castle, which are displayed in exhibition rooms that are rotated from time to time.
History of Osaka Castle
History of Osaka Castle
Toyotomi Hideyoshi decided that Osaka would be his base for unifying the country, and in 1583 he began construction of the most majestic Osaka Castle.
It took about 15 years to complete and was four to five times larger than the current size, with a golden castle tower towering in the center of the main enclosure.
However, Osaka Castle, which had been destroyed by numerous upheavals and natural disasters, underwent a major renovation in the Heisei era to revive the original castle tower, resulting in what it looks like today.
It took about 15 years to complete and was four to five times larger than the current size, with a golden castle tower towering in the center of the main enclosure.
However, Osaka Castle, which had been destroyed by numerous upheavals and natural disasters, underwent a major renovation in the Heisei era to revive the original castle tower, resulting in what it looks like today.
Highlights of Osaka Castle
Highlights of Osaka Castle
In spring, the park is loved by local residents as it is home to approximately 3,000 cherry blossom trees and over 1,200 plum trees.
Also, one of the characteristics of Osaka Castle is that it is surrounded by rivers on three sides, so you can enjoy the luxury of riding a barge through the inner moat and viewing the castle tower from the river.
It is also a valuable place where you can see the impressive giant stone walls up close.
Also, one of the characteristics of Osaka Castle is that it is surrounded by rivers on three sides, so you can enjoy the luxury of riding a barge through the inner moat and viewing the castle tower from the river.
It is also a valuable place where you can see the impressive giant stone walls up close.
Access from Ryokan Suzuran to Osaka Castle
Ryokan Suzuran is about a 5-minute walk from Hanazonocho Station on the Osaka Metro.
Transfer to the Chuo Line at Osaka Metro’s Honmachi Station, and get there in about 20 minutes on foot from Tanimachi 4-chome Station.
Transfer to the Chuo Line at Osaka Metro’s Honmachi Station, and get there in about 20 minutes on foot from Tanimachi 4-chome Station.
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Approximately 5 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Hanazonocho Station -
Osaka Metro Honmachi Station -
Approximately 20 minutes walk from Tanimachi 4-chome Station
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Osaka Castle
How to enjoy the Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is home to an important historical culture and a large park where you can enjoy flowers and greenery.
Enjoy the history and majestic atmosphere here, where there are plenty of special exhibitions and museum exhibits.
Enjoy the history and majestic atmosphere here, where there are plenty of special exhibitions and museum exhibits.
City park located in the center of Osaka
City park located in the center of Osaka
While Osaka Castle Park houses a number of important cultural properties, it is also an urban oasis surrounded by a lush forest, with plum groves and Nishinomaru gardens showing off the beauty of the four seasons.
In addition, it is constantly visited by people who enjoy music and sports, and has a rich atmosphere as a place of relaxation for citizens.
In addition, it is constantly visited by people who enjoy music and sports, and has a rich atmosphere as a place of relaxation for citizens.
For dinner, go to Miraiza Osaka Castle in the main enclosure.
For dinner, go to Miraiza Osaka Castle in the main enclosure.
Miraiza Osaka Castle is a spot where you can eat while looking at Osaka Castle up close.
From the rooftop, you can see Osaka Castle’s castle tower from a different angle than ever before. Also, there is a special historical site Osaka Castle Ruins exhibition room on the 1st floor, so be sure to check that out as well.
From the rooftop, you can see Osaka Castle’s castle tower from a different angle than ever before. Also, there is a special historical site Osaka Castle Ruins exhibition room on the 1st floor, so be sure to check that out as well.
The perfect hotel for visiting the historic sites of Osaka Castle
The perfect hotel for visiting the historic sites of Osaka Castle
“KKR Hotel Osaka” overlooking Osaka Castle from due south
Adjacent to the south of Osaka Castle, it is a perfect spot from which you can see everything including the first turret, the sixth turret, and the Osaka Castle castle tower.
There is a terrace on the 5th floor where you can take photos of Osaka Castle.
Adjacent to the south of Osaka Castle, it is a perfect spot from which you can see everything including the first turret, the sixth turret, and the Osaka Castle castle tower.
There is a terrace on the 5th floor where you can take photos of Osaka Castle.
- Store name
- Osaka Castle
- Location
- 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0002
- Phone number
- 06-6941-3044
- Official site
- https://www.osakacastle.net/
- Business hours
- 9:00～17:00
