Osaka Castle
The current main keep, or tenshukaku, was reconstructed in 1931 with donations from citizens. It has over 90 years of history and is recognized as a registered cultural property. This main keep functions as a history museum, showcasing numerous cultural artifacts related to Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the history of Osaka Castle. The exhibition halls inside regularly refresh their displays, offering a diverse experience to visitors.
The Osaka Castle tenshukaku is characterized by its beautiful exterior and golden decorations, soaring to a height of 55 meters with five stories and eight levels. From the observation deck on the eighth floor, visitors can enjoy an expansive view of the Osaka cityscape and the magnificent scenery of Osaka Castle under a blue sky. Major renovations were carried out between 1995 and 1997, enhancing the historical and architectural appeal for a broader audience.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Osaka Castle
- Location
- 〒540-0002 1-1 Osaka Castle, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Access
- Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line: Tanimachi 4-chome Station (Exit 1-B), Tenmabashi Station (Exit 3)
Osaka Metro Chuo Line: Tanimachi 4-chome Station (Exit 9), Morinomiya Station (Exits 1, 3-B)
Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line: Osaka Business Park Station (Exit 1), Morinomiya Station (Exit 3-B)
JR Osaka Loop Line: Osakajo Koen Station, Morinomiya Station
JR Tozai Line: Osakajo Kitazume Station
Keihan Electric Railway: Tenmabashi Station, Kyobashi Station
Osaka City Bus: Otemae, Baba-cho
Osaka Water Bus: Osaka Castle Port, Hachikenya Hama Ferry Terminal
*It takes about 15 to 20 minutes on foot from each station. - Parking
- Parking available.
- Business Hours
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM, with extended hours in some seasons)
- Regular Holiday
- Year-end and New Year holidays (from December 28 to January 1)
- Fees
- Adults: 600 yen / Free for junior high school students and younger, residents of Osaka city aged 65 and over (must present ID), and individuals with a disability certificate.
- Contact Information
- Phone Number：06-6941-3044
- Official Website
Map
Detailed Information
Floor Map
8F Observatory
You can see a three-dimensional view of old Osaka.
Souvenirs from Osaka Castle are on sale here.
7F The Life of Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Hideyoshi’s life is depicted with dioramas.
A tiny Hideyoshi moves around inside the miniature models.
6F Corridor
The 6th floor is a corridor and is not open to the public.
5F The World of the Folding Screen Depicting the Summer Siege of Osaka
The fierce battle between Sanada Yukimura’s forces and Matsudaira Tadanao’s forces is recreated with miniature figures.
The stories of the famous scenes depicted on the Folding Screen of the Summer Siege of Osaka are explained visually.
There are two installations in total, located on the north and south sides of the floor, and subtitles are available in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean.
4F Toyotomi Hideyoshi and His Era
Exhibits inside the museum are changed approximately every two months.
3F Toyotomi Hideyoshi and His Era
Exhibits inside the museum are changed approximately every two months.
Hideyoshi’s prefabricated tea room has been restored to life-size.
Toyotomi Period: Restored model of the main enclosure of Osaka Castle
Tokugawa Period: Restored model of Osaka Castle
2F Castle Information Corner
Basic information about Osaka Castle and castles in general is on display.
Life-size replicas of the shachihoko, fukutora, and other items used in the current keep are on display.
1F Entrance to the Keep
Five programs about Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Osaka Castle are shown in sequence. (Subtitles are available in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean.)
Souvenirs from Osaka Castle are on sale here.
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