Osaka Castle Main Tower (Osaka Castle Museum)

For friends visiting Osaka for the first time, You will definitely need this Two-day, one-night Osaka itinerary. 🗺Route D1: Shitennoji Temple - Osaka Castle Tower - Tsutenkaku Tower - Shinsaibashi D2: Nara Park - Kasuga Taisha Shrine 🌈Tsutenkaku Tower Tsutenkaku Tower was modeled after the Eiffel Tower and was originally built in 1912. It was once the tallest building in Japan and is a symbol of Osaka. 🕙Hours: 9:00-21:00 💰Admission: 600 yen/adult 📍Address: No. 126, Building 18, Okujo Commercial Plaza 🚗Transportation: 8-minute walk from JR Shin-Imamiya Station 🌈Shitennoji Temple The oldest temple in Japan, built in 593. Not far from Osaka Castle Tower 🕙Hours: 8:30-16:30, varies by season 💰Admission: 300 yen for the central garan 📍Address: 1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 🚗Transportation: Get off at Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station on the subway Tanimachi Line 🌈Osaka Castle Tower Built in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, It is a symbol of Osaka. 🕙Hours: 9:00-17:00 💰Admission: 88 RMB 📍Address: 1-1 Osaka Castle, Chuo Ward, Osaka City 🚗Transportation: Accessible by foot from Shitennoji Temple 🌈Shinsaibashi If you want to shop in Osaka🛒, Shinsaibashi is the top choice. 🕙Hours: All day, recommended at night 💰Admission: Free🆓 📍Address: 10 Chuo Ward, Osaka City 🚗Transportation: Subway Midosuji Line to Shinsaibashi Station 🌈Nara Park There are over 1,300 deer living here. You'll see herds of deer as soon as you enter the park. Not all the fawns are mischievous, There are also very obedient and gentle deer. After feeding, they even let you pat their heads without resisting. 🕙Hours: All day 💰Admission: Free🆓 🦌Deer food: 200 yen/pack 📍Address: 🚗Transportation: About a 10-15 minute walk from JR Nara Station 🌈Kasuga Taisha Shrine One of the World Heritage Sites in Nara, It is the head shrine of the Kasuga shrines in Japan. 🕙Hours: Outer shrine open all day, shrine garden and treasure hall 9:00~16:00 💰Admission: Free🆓, shrine garden 500 yen, treasure hall 400 yen 📍Address: 160 Kasugano-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 🚗Transportation: City loop bus, Kasuga Taisha Shrine bus stop

Kansai region is the first stop for many overseas tourists visiting Japan, and among its many attractions, the landmark building of Osaka City - Osaka Castle Park, is definitely the TOP popularity. The Osaka Castle Park in autumn is colorful, surrounded by a strong autumn atmosphere, it has a unique beauty. ⭕Osaka Castle Park is located in the center of Osaka City, covering an area of 105.6 hectares. Centered on the majestic castle tower, it is layered and covered by a large amount of vegetation, quiet in the midst of noise. ⭕From early November to early December each year, the vegetation in the park quietly colors, creating a visual effect of a forest full of colors. Among them are many ancient trees, such as the ginkgo tree in front of the castle tower, which is 300 years old. ⭕It is recommended to go after three o'clock in the afternoon, when the sunlight illuminates the castle tower, the colorful leaves add to the beauty, making the entire castle tower shine. ⭕There are many shooting positions for Osaka Castle, the northeast position is the best (in the afternoon), you can shoot many scenes of colorful forests and the castle tower in the same frame, and in the castle tower area, the best shooting position is at the "Honmaru Japanese Garden", where you can shoot the reflection of the castle tower. 📍Address: Osaka Castle, Chuo Ward, Osaka City 🎫Ticket: Free ⏳Opening hours: 24 hours (open all year round) Osaka Castle Park

Osaka Castle, one of the most popular spot for view the cherry blossom bloom, was built in 1583. The Osaka Castle Park with a castle tower at its center is considered the best place for viewing cherry blossoms in Osaka, as it was selected as one of "Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots" There are about 3,000 cherry trees planted in the park, including Yoshino cherry trees, mountain cherry trees, weeping cherry trees and many other kinds. You should devote half a day, or at least 2-3 hours if you want to see everything. You can also view the castle tower surrounded by cherry blossoms from Nishinomaru Park, where about 300 Yoshino cherry trees bloom. Osaka Castle is easily accessible from the JR Osakajoukoen Station (JR大阪城公園駅) or Morinomiya Station (森ノ宮駅) and then walk for 2 more minutes to get there. Osaka Castle 大阪城天守阁 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, 540-0002 09.00am-17.00pm (last entry 16:30pm) Admission: 16 years old and over 600yen The Nishinomaru Garden is open from 09:00 – 21:00, so you can admire the shimmering cherry blossom garden in the evening! Admission: free (except Nishinomaru garden costs 350yen) #historicplaces

The most famous building is Tenshukaku in Osaka Castle Park. It has several small gardens and courtyards and a moat outside. The river divides the park and the urban area. You can watch interesting folk performance in the small square nearby. An artificial hill southwest is the best angle to view Tenshukaku.

Osaka, Osaka City Park, Japan early summer, the environment is fresh and green. How romantic is it more than a month ago? Imagine! Osaka Castle Park is free, but Shoushouge charges. The Shouge is a large castle built during the Warring States Period in Japan. It is a military-related building and watchtower. At the same time, it is also the place where the city owner lives. It's great for walking, taking pictures, and there are many people running, playing, camping and small group activities every day.

I am Guanhai Tingtao tour+ a globetrotter, please follow me! (Published the 1435th travel photography article in 51 countries across 5 continents) Osaka Castle, located in Osaka Castle Park in Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Japan, is one of the famous attractions in Osaka. Osaka Castle, along with Nagoya Castle and Kumamoto Castle, are listed as the three most famous castles in Japanese history. Built in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, it was the homestead of the Toyotomi clan. The high and steep walls of Osaka Castle, as well as the broad moat, create a spectacular scene that is incomparable to any other ancient castle in Japan. The Tenshukaku is the core building of Osaka Castle and the most worthwhile place to visit in Osaka Castle Park. It is recommended to take the elevator to the top floor after entering, and then walk down the stairs floor by floor to save both time and effort. The interior of the Tenshukaku is a museum, which exhibits the one-time overlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi and other well-known Japanese figures. From the top floor of the Tenshukaku, you can overlook the entire Osaka Castle.

✅ Osaka Castle, also known as "Golden Castle," is a symbolic structure of Osaka City, and is one of Japan's three most famous castles alongside Nagoya Castle and Himeji Castle. ❤ During the unification of Japan in the Momoyama period, Osaka Castle was the residence of the famous Japanese warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, serving as the core of the entire Toyotomi regime. Later, Tokugawa Ieyasu defeated the Toyotomi clan in two major battles, thereby establishing the Edo shogunate era in Japanese history. 🌟 There are two ways to ascend Osaka Castle. The first is to take an elevator directly to the fifth floor and then work your way down. Although this method saves energy, it requires queuing for the elevator, which often takes a long time, especially during peak seasons when it can take over half an hour. The second method is to walk up the stairs from the first floor, which, despite being more strenuous, is often the quickest way. 👍 Both the first and fifth floors offer audio guides in foreign languages for rent, and you can purchase your favorite souvenirs and gifts. On the second floor, there is a photo area where you can dress up as a Sengoku period warlord for 500 yen per photo. For those who love collecting commemorative stamps, you can use the blank pages of the Osaka Castle guidebook to collect stamps on both the first and second floors. 🕙 Opening hours: 9 AM to 5 PM (entry stops at 4:30 PM). 💰 Osaka Castle ticket prices: 600 yen, free for junior high school students and below. 📍 Location of Osaka Castle: 1-1, Osaka Castle, Chuo-ku, Osaka City. 🚉 Transportation information: Take the Tanimachi Line to Tanimachi 4-chome Station, exit at Temmabashi Station exit 3. For the Chuo Line, exit at Tanimachi 4-chome exit 9, or Morinomiya exit 1. For the Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line, exit at Morinomiya exit 3B.

It must be said, the park in front of Osaka Castle is really beautiful! Although the area is not large, the attractions are first-class and exquisite. 🤣 We took the subway to Morinomiya Station🚉, entered Osaka Castle Park🏞️ from there, passed by Toyokuni Shrine⛩️, strolled to Osaka Castle's Tenshukaku🏯, checked in, and then took a small train to Osaka Castle Station (note that the JR station and the subway station are not the same, you need to get off at the second station for JR!) 🏯Tenshukaku: The Tenshukaku is located inside Osaka Castle, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and is a famous castle known throughout the country, symbolizing Osaka. It served as a watchtower and lookout tower in military terms. At the same time, it was also the residence of the castle lord. Visitors can climb to the top for a view, but the number of entrants is limited, so you may need to queue outside when it's crowded. We didn't go inside for a visit! There were quite a few people in line, and I miss the QR code reservation system of domestic attractions in China. 🥲 🍃The forest paths in the park are cool and refreshing, the weather was great on the day we went, the moat water was very clear, and Japan's care for cats and dogs is visible everywhere, which is touching. 🥹 🐦‍⬛There are really a lot of crows in the park! Flying all over the woods! ⏰Visiting time: 1-3h 🎫Admission: Tenshukaku 800JPY 🔛Opening hours: Tenshukaku 9:00-17:00 (last admission time: 4:30 PM) Park 24h 🚇Transportation: Direct subway🚇 to Morinomiya Station, enter the park from the entrance on this side of Morinomiya Station Take the small train🚂 from Tenshukaku to Osaka Castle Park Station (around 400JPY)

Osaka Castle's Tenshukaku, located in Osaka Castle Park in Osaka City, is a historic castle park that symbolizes Osaka Castle and is a famous landmark, as well as an important historical and cultural heritage of Japan. The Tenshukaku Castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the founding hero of Japan, who unified Japan in 1587 and became a famous heroic figure in Japanese history. The Tenshukaku was burned down in the flames of war in 1615 and was rebuilt in 1931. The Tenshukaku Park is a sea of flowers in all four seasons, with evergreen gardens, deep double moats, and tall stone walls that are still preserved to this day. The Tenshukaku Castle is magnificent, with its golden splendor, and the golden decorations on the roof shine against the white walls, forming the most beautiful and spectacular sight. The Tenshukaku houses about 8,000 artifacts and materials, including the Lotus Sutra fan surfaces collected in the temple, all of which are national treasures of Japan. Every spring, when the cherry blossoms bloom in the park, they are beautifully fragrant, and Tenshukaku Park welcomes guests from all over the world. When admiring the beautiful scenery in Osaka, don't miss the famous foodie paradise and gourmet street—Dotonbori, where a variety of delicious foods will satisfy your taste buds

Osaka Castle is like a giant fortress surrounded by beautiful parks and moats. It's like stepping back in time to ancient Japan. Inside, you can learn about history in the museum and enjoy panoramic views from the top floor. The castle grounds are perfect for picnics or relaxing walks. Don't forget to take lots of pictures, especially during cherry blossom season when the castle is extra pretty. It's a must-visit spot in Osaka for both history buffs and nature lovers. Plus, there are plenty of food stalls nearby to try yummy snacks after your visit! #Osaka #summerdream

Osaka Castle Main Tower (Osaka Castle Museum) Review A fine example of detailed craftsmanship with a tremendous history and culture. The view from the 8th floor comes with the climb up the stairs (there is an elevator if needed). You can book on arrival, but it's cheaper to reserve using an online app. It was busy but still not overcrowded, and there was enough time to see the art, videos, and architecture of this magnificent building. It is a very nice castle suitable for visiting both day and night. Osaka Castle is a landmark that encapsulates both history and modern allure. Climbing up to the castle tower, you can look down upon the majestic scenery of the entire city of Osaka and feel the pulse of the city and the weight of history. Inside the castle tower, there is a museum that showcases the rich history and culture of Osaka Castle. From Toyotomi Hideyoshi's quest for unification of the world to the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate, each floor tells a different story. In spring, the cherry blossoms in Osaka Castle Park add a soft hue to the ancient castle walls. Their light illuminates the castle tower at night, turning it into a shining pearl in Osaka's nightscape. Moreover, there are many food and shopping places around Osaka Castle, enriching the travel experience. Whether you are a traveler with a deep understanding of Japanese history or a tourist seeking beautiful scenery and leisure, Osaka Castle is a place worth visiting.

On the first day in Osaka, in order to avoid the crowd, I specifically went to a lesser-known attraction - the Osaka Museum of History. There are two differences from domestic museums. 1, Japanese museums are not free, tickets are purchased at the front desk on the first floor. 2, Osaka Museum of History does not need to be reserved. The Osaka Museum of History is next to Osaka Castle Park, which is an easily overlooked attraction. Take the subway to Tanimachi 4-chome, and you will see the Osaka Museum of History and the NHK Osaka Broadcasting Bureau building when you come out. The museum is not large, starting from the 10th floor, you can visit from top to bottom in turn, and you can overlook Osaka Castle Park at the corner of the stairs. The museum fully introduces the development process of Osaka from the earliest Namba to becoming an international city step by step. Some exhibition halls also have children's archaeological interactions, and there are immersive restorations of ancient Osaka streets. You can reserve 2 hours for a visit, or you can visit it on the same day as Osaka Castle Park.