Osaka Castle - Helpful Travel Guide for Osaka Visitors


Osaka Castle is one of Osaka’s most famous landmarks located in Chūō-ku district in Osaka.

The impressive Osaka castle tower building is surrounded by a secondary citadel, gates, stone walls, and moats.

Osaka castle is located inside Osaka Castle Park.
 
This Castle in Osaka houses park grounds, sports facilities, a multi-purpose arena (Osakajo Hall), and a shrine dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

More useful information below in this Osaka Castle travel guide for visitors to Osaka, Japan.

 

Osaka Castle Address

 

Japan, 〒540-0002 Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, Chuo Ward, 大阪城１−１

 

Osaka Castle Admission and Hours

Osaka Castle Entrance Fee :

600 Yen/ adult

Osaka Castle Hours :

9:00AM to 05:00PM [Daily] (Last Entrance 16:30)

Closed - December 28 to January 1

 

Getting to Osaka Castle in Osaka

 

From JR Osaka Station by Loop Line train :

- Take the JR loop line to Osakajokoen Station

- Exit station and follow the direction to Osaka Castle park

- About 10-15 mins walk from Osakajokoen Station to Osaka Castle Entrance

More Information on directions are available at Osaka Castle website

 

Recommendation and Tips for visiting Osaka Castle

 

• It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours or more to visit Osaka Castle depending on your interest.

• Also, visit the famous Nishinomaru Garden while you are at Osaka Castle Park.

• Wear good shoes and bring water as Osaka Castle Park is a large complex.

 

Website

 

Visit the Osaka Castle Website for tourist information
Osaka Full-Day Walking Tour with Osaka River Cruise - $135.21

Go for a stroll through Osaka and see its highlights on this guided walking tour, including a 1-hour river cruise on the Aqua Liner. You'll enjoy lunch and visit Osaka's famous attractions with a knowledgeable guide, such as Osaka Castle and the Floating Garden Observatory. From the river, view the Twin Towers and City Hall on Nakanoshima lsle, and enjoy sweeping views all the way to Awaji Island from the Umeda Sky Building.

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