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Osaka Castle

(大阪城)
Castle and Historic and Protected Site
中央区, 大阪市
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    Mary S.
    "Absolutely beautiful castle with so much history!"(6 Tips)
    Ondřej S.
    "Nice castle, nice view from the top, nice collection of artefacts."(32 Tips)
    Fernando L.
    "The interior is a nice museum, the best castle museum we went."(2 Tips)
    Julia G.
    "last floor to see the city and gardens"(9 Tips)
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  • Simple Discoveriesheart icon on user image
    Simple DiscoveriesApril 8, 2016
    Dating back to the 1600's with most the castle restored in the 1930's. 600¥ pp entrance fee gets you to the 5 museum floors and roof observation deck where you can see Osaka in 360 degrees.
    Upvoted Jan 19
  • Artyom F.heart icon on user image
    Artyom FedosovMay 27, 2016
    The most remarkable thing here was walk in big surrounding park. Castle itself is “replica” of destroyed in WWII original one, not reconstruction. Amazing beautiful exterior, but modern museum inside.
    Upvoted Jan 29
  • Mohammad
    MohammadMay 2, 2015
    You must take a comfy shoes ! I don't know how some girls make it to the top with high heels :/ . there's a nice basken robbins flavors up there :}.
    Upvoted 1 week ago
  • Stacy B.heart icon on user image
    Stacy Bo BacyMay 31, 2017
    Osaka castle is a symbol of the city of Osaka and a special national historic site. With its vast garden, high walls, and a wide moat, this is the most beautiful castle I’ve seen so far.
  • Atiqaheart icon on user image
    AtiqaSeptember 22, 2017
    Where you can look and learn the iconic symbol of Osaka; Osaka-jo. I didn’t get to enter the castle and just spend my day wandering around. It’s such a huge place and many food trucks/stalls outside.
  • Dennis L.
    Dennis LeAugust 11, 2014
    Great city views from the tower, but a long trek over bridges & moats. Bundle tickets for Osaka Castle Museum & nearby Osaka Museum of History are good value. Very hot in summer so bring an umbrella.
  • Stephen .heart icon on user image
    Beautiful castle, definitely worth going to the park to see it however inside is essentially a modern interior housing the museum so don't expect to see traditional rooms & the like.
  • Adrian A.heart icon on user image
    Adrian AlvaApril 27, 2018
    A must see in Osaka! Quite tall building. You can cue for the lift for a while although is not that heavy to climb by foot. Unless ♥️ problems, seniors or overweight. Very hot inside. Be aware.
  • Jernejheart icon on user image
    JernejNovember 5, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    The line outside is usually for people waiting for elevator. You can pass by and use the stairs, it’s not that high. On top you have a nice outdoor observation deck.
  • Nawinda
    NawindaJanuary 27, 2016
    Try the sweet potato and dango at the shops near the castle. They are divine
  • Joy S.heart icon on user image
    Joy SanDecember 13, 2016
    Castle was just like museum on the inside not much WOW factor! Do try out the tokoyaki selling just outside the castle and have it under the beautiful ginko tree 🌳
  • thpsychoheart icon on user image
    thpsychoFebruary 8, 2016
    Love this place. Very beautiful and has been maintained very well. The exhibit inside is also quite hi-tech for something that has been around for a while
  • Marianne N.heart icon on user image
    Marianne NOctober 30, 2016
    Completely rebuilt inside so was a bit of a waste of time. Just a museum really. A walk around the gardens is probably the best bit (and it's free).
  • Piccy L.heart icon on user image
    Piccy LokeFebruary 28, 2017
    the climb up to the castle is pretty steep from the back entrance. but the view at the top is worth it. check out the old fortifications that along side the modern pathways built for visitors
  • Stefan M.heart icon on user image
    Stefan MaierhoferJune 22, 2016
    After googling many ppl recommend the outside garden and say inside is not worth the 600¥ entry fee. The pictures outside got spectacular though! So go for the park, not the castle
  • Ares R.heart icon on user image
    Ares Riggins JrDecember 26, 2019
    Very nice place. Not for those with limited walking/mobility due to the high amount of stairs and walking. Peaceful and highly informative of the history.
  • Kassyn N.heart icon on user image
    Kassyn NgDecember 12, 2015
    Just to take photo. Autumn leaves are quite beautiful but I prefer to come during spring with cherry blossom. Enter and exit from different side of castle to see different view.
  • Connie C.heart icon on user image
    Connie ChiuJuly 11, 2017
    It's cool to look at from the outside (gotta pay to go inside). It's a bit of a walk into the park so bring lots of water and ice during summer.
  • Alejandro M.heart icon on user image
    Alejandro Mart?ezOctober 16, 2018
    If you want an audio translator for the castle (which is a museum) go the counter and ask it for free. The top view is amazing but the museum is meh.
  • Alex B.heart icon on user image
    Alex BrittNovember 5, 2019
    The castle is gorgeous. Walk through the exhibits and make sure to take a few photos of the Osaka skyline from the top of the castle.
  • K B.heart icon on user image
    K BMay 1, 2019
    Inside you get great views from the top (the wire nets spoil the photos somewhat)and an exhibition which is interesting if want to know a bit about the shoguns who fought endless wars to unite Japan
  • J-OSLheart icon on user image
    J-OSLMarch 2, 2016
    A good place to study Japanese history, I like the way the information is presented. This made me enjoy seeing along the 8 floor way.
  • Fernando L.heart icon on user image
    Fernando LemosOctober 10, 2017
    Good reconstructed castle. The interior is a nice museum, the best castle museum we went. Lots of food stalls around it.
  • Juan D.heart icon on user image
    Juan DiezApril 2, 2016
    If you are on a JR Pass, there's an access on the Osakajokoen Station, where you can get the JR Osaka Loop line for free to Osaka Central Station.
  • PHheart icon on user image
    PHApril 8, 2017
    Historic exterior with modern interior. Not worth paying to go in the castle but can visit the museum or exhibition outside of the castle. If you have Osaka Amazing Pass, admission is free.
  • E. F.heart icon on user image
    E. FukudaMay 28, 2019
    If you have time and enjoy reading history, you may like the museum inside the castle. Otherwise, you may be disappointed, and the park nearby will be enough.
  • Dan M.heart icon on user image
    Dan Mondragón SomeraJanuary 7, 2017
    You can avoid the long line for the elevator and go up floor by floor and see the exhibition (and some exercise won't hurt)
  • Steve Z.
    Steve ZhangJanuary 17, 2015
    Entrance fee is 600 yenAccess : Take the JR Osaka Loop Line to Osaka-jo-koen station. You can buy from the machine. Easy and fast
  • 𝙻𝚒𝚕𝚒á𝚗𝚊 ✨
    Stunning castle and park around it. Not worth to go inside castle instead enjoy the gorgeous park
  • Ronni
    RonniApril 16, 2015
    A great place to ride your bike here too while taking in the surrounding view and the castle
  • Yarn L.heart icon on user image
    Yarn LamMay 16, 2018
    The grounds are really nice for a walk or run! Crowded but the dioramas are worth a peek. Good views from the top, follow the flow cos it's very narrow.
  • Ondřej S.heart icon on user image
    Ondřej SvobodaJune 17, 2016
    Nice castle, nice view from the top, nice collection of artefacts. Video story about the history is interesting done but only in Japanese.
  • Andrew C.
    Andrew ChiuDecember 28, 2019
    Look for the Japanese garden for photo op instead of in front of castle with the horde of people
  • Steve Z.
    Steve ZhangJanuary 17, 2015
    The closest JR station to Osaka Castle is Osakajokoen Station on the JR Loop Line, a 10 minute, 160 yen ride from JR Osaka Station
  • Edwinheart icon on user image
    EdwinMarch 5, 2015
    very nice area to visit. the castle has 2 moats and is not a straight road up. there are cherry blossoms and ume trees in between.
  • Diegoberto B.heart icon on user image
    Diegoberto BellamyFebruary 8, 2023
    The visit inside is kind of confusing, and it gets very crowded because of the tiny space, but the history about the castle is very interesting.
  • Cynthia D.
    Cynthia DrescherMarch 5, 2014
    Climb the stairs, take your time, and enjoy the view at the top. On a clear day, departures and arrivals from Osaka's Itami Airport are very visible. Bring your long lens.
  • I-tim S.
    I-tim SwJune 23, 2014
    This Osaka castle is a very big land. You can come here by JR train. Osaka jo have a natural and ozone area. You come here it fun!!
  • Alex A.
    Alex AntoniuAugust 10, 2014
    The castle is rebuild in the 20th century, and inside there is not much to see except some modern expositions, but the most interesting part is the amazing view you have over the city of Osaka.
  • R U S Sheart icon on user image
    R U S SOctober 18, 2015
    These group of kids on a field trip had a blast climbing these rocks at the three-storey base of Osaka Castle.
  • The Ritz-Carlton
    The Ritz-CarltonJune 22, 2011
    Shogun Hideyoshi Toyotomi built Osaka Castle in the 16th century and loved gold so much that his furniture, weapons and armour were made from the precious metal. Even his tearoom glistened.
  • Sofia P.heart icon on user image
    Sofia PapastamelosApril 10, 2018
    Beautiful building but didn’t find it worth going in the castle. Museum is kind of boring but surrounding grounds are pretty.
  • Lorina H.
    Lorina HerbertOctober 21, 2016
    Take the stairs up, if you can. Saves you time waiting for the elevator. Lovely view and nice museum
  • Victoria G.heart icon on user image
    Victoria GonzalezFebruary 28, 2015
    Didn't pay to go into the castle, just enjoyed the view from around the castle and the cherry blossom gardens (for free)
  • Ash Ryan Beats
    Ash Ryan BeatsMay 13, 2012
    Section 3 - Harp, 2:01 - 3:01 @ 天守閣 (The Main Tower). The west side outside the main tower offers some great views overlook the park with modern buildings in the background.
  • Lai P.heart icon on user image
    Lai P LonNovember 20, 2016
    Second time visiting since 8 years ago, the maples there are awesome at Autumn !
  • Bryan L.heart icon on user image
    Bryan LeeDecember 27, 2014
    Nice grounds, inside the castle itself is a tourist museum, so don't go in expecting to see what the internals of the Osaka castle looks like
  • Jenny C.heart icon on user image
    Jenny CuiDecember 27, 2016
    Come at night to avoid the crowd! The lights are beautiful.
  • Souri S.heart icon on user image
    Souri SoOctober 22, 2016
    You have to see the castle it's amazing and beautiful. Oh and it's also UNESCO classified
  • Hc L.
    Hc LongOctober 15, 2015
    Great green tea ice cream just outside castle. Must have . Look for the waffle cone stall. Better value.
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