Osaka Castle: Symbol of Osaka
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Osaka Castle was built in 1583 by the Shogun Hideyoshi Toyotomi.
However, because the castle was destroyed by fire, it was rebuilt afresh in 1928.
It is still a popular spot as the symbol of Osaka, even after being rebuilt.
If you pay an admission fee of 600 yen, you can enter Osaka Castle. When you go inside, you can see things such as books about the history of the castle.
Also, inside the castle, you can experience the feeling of becoming the Shogun, as you can put on the Kabuto helmet worn by samurai (taking a souvenir picture), as well as taking in a sweeping view of the surroundings when you climb to the top floor.
Make sure to check this site, as it has a guide to the museum inside the castle.
http://www.osakacastle.net/english/
The castle is not the only attractive spot at Osaka Castle.
The scenery of the park around the castle is also part of the attraction, and each season you can see a variety of scenes.
In spring, Cherry blossoms in full bloom surround Osaka Castle.
In autumn, you can see the beautiful colors of the leaves.
Also, it is said that the view at night is one of the best 3 castle night views in Japan.
Projection mapping was held in 2013 at Osaka Castle.
This projection mapping will also be held in 2014.
It will be held from the 13th of December 2014 until the 1st of March 2015, so people visiting Osaka during this period should definitely go and see it!
When you visit Osaka, please enjoy Osaka Castle with its long history and its abundant nature.
Information
| facility | Osaka Castle |
|---|---|
| website | http://www.osakacastle.net/english/ |
| tel | 06-6941-3044 |
| address | 1-1, Osakajo, Chuo-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka, Google Map |
| nearest station | JR Osaka Loop Line, Morinomiya Station or Osaka Castle Park Station |
| opening hours | 9:00~17:00 |
| holiday | Irregular |
| note | - |
