Osaka Castle
Castle · Osaka Castle, Osaka

Osaka Castle

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Osaka Castle was first built in the late 16th century and later reconstructed. The grounds include gardens, walls and a moat. The tower displays artifacts and offers city views from the top floor.

On day 2 of Osaka Food Crawl

Good to know

Tickets
Grounds are free; tower admission requires a fee, listed on the official site.
Time needed
Two hours to see the tower and grounds.
Best time
Early morning to avoid crowds.
Getting there
JR Osaka Loop Line to Osakajokoen Station.

Itineraries with Osaka Castle

Day 2 of Osaka Food Crawl

Osaka Castle

How Osaka Castle fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Osaka Castle GroundsOsaka Castle
  2. 11:45Nishinomaru Garden StrollNishinomaru Garden
  3. 14:45Osaka Museum of HistoryOsaka Museum of History
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Osaka Castle questions

How much does Osaka Castle cost?

The outer grounds are free. Tower entry requires payment of several hundred yen.

What are Osaka Castle opening hours?

Hours change by season. Check the official website for current times.

Can you go inside Osaka Castle?

Yes, the rebuilt tower functions as a museum with exhibits on each floor.

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