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Osaka Castle

The most famous tourism spot in Osaka, “Osaka Castle”

This castle was used by Hideyoshi Toyotomi, a Japanese warrior, to conquer Japan in the 16th century. In the castle, there are historical exhibitions of the Sengoku-era, as well as a diorama of Hideyoshi’s lifetime, allowing the visitors to learn about the history from multiple aspects.In the Osaka castle park, there are many things to see, including multiple buildings registered as Important Cultural Properties.

●8F Observatory spot
Visitors can enjoy the view of Osaka castle and the city of Osaka from the height of 50 meters. The spot can be seen in a wheelchair as well.
-Stereoscope “Naniwa view”
-Museum store

●7F Lifetime of Hideyoshi Toyotomi
Introduces the history of Hideyoshi Toyotomi and his career of conquering Japan.
-History of Hideyoshi Toyotomi
-Historical facts about Hideyoshi Toyotomi

●5F The history about the Battle of Osaka
Introduces the Battle of Osaka using videos and miniature models.
-Miniature battle
-Panorama vision

●4F Hideyoshi Toyotomi and his era
Displays historical objects relating to Hideyoshi Toyotomi and Osaka castle.
-Display of historical objects

●3F Hideyoshi Toyotomi and his era
Displays historical objects relating to Hideyoshi Toyotomi and Osaka castle.
-Display of historical objects
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Name of the facility
Osaka Castle Central Tower
Address
1-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ward, Osaka-shi
Tell
06-6941-3044
Nearest station
■Tanimachi Yonchome Station (Osaka Metro Tanimachi line)▶exit 1-B / Temmabashi station (Osaka Metro Tanimachi line)▶exit 3
■Tanimachi Yonchome Station (Osaka Metro Chuo line)▶exit 9 / Morinomiya station (Osaka Metro Chuo line)▶exit 1 & exit 3-B
■Morinomiya station (Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi line)▶exit 3-B / Osaka Business Park station (Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi line)▶exit 1
■Morinomiya station (JR Osaka Kanjo line) / Osakajokoen station (JR Osaka Kanjo line)
■Osakajo-kitazume station (JR Tozai line)
■Temmabashi station (Keihan line)
Nearest bus stop
■City bus
-[Route 62] Osakajootemae / Banbacho
■Aqua bus
-Osakajo Minato / Hachikenya beach dock
Business hours
9 AM-5 PM (Entrance closes at 4:30 PM)
※Entrance hours extends during the cherry blossom season, Golden week, and summer break.
Regular holiday
New Year's Holiday (12/28-1/1)
Admission fee
Adult: 600 yen
Middle school students and younger: Free
(Middle school students are required to show their ID)