The construction of Osaka Castle (大阪城, Ōsakajō) started in 1583 on the former site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple, which had been destroyed by Oda Nobunaga thirteen years earlier. Toyotomi Hideyoshi intended the castle to become the center of a new, unified Japan under Toyotomi rule. It was the largest castle at the time.However, a few years after Hideyoshi's death, Tokugawa troops attacked and destroyed the castle and terminated the Toyotomi lineage in 1615. Osaka Castle was rebuilt by Tokugawa Hidetada in the 1620s, but its main castle tower was struck by lightening in 1665 and burnt down.It was not until 1931 that the present ferro-concrete reconstruction of the castle tower was built. During the war it miraculously survived the city wide air raids. Major repair works gave the castle new glamor in 1997. The castle tower is now entirely modern on the inside and even features an elevator for easier accessibility. It houses an informative museum about the castle's history and Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Beautiful Castle - but not handicapped accessed. Steps up to it and there is no elevator to take you up . Area around castle nice and great gift shops and coffee shop for those who cannot manag...
Osaka Castle teems with joggers. Birders flock. Out come the longest lenses in town. The land is a large space carved out in the center of the city. Moats and ramparts, bridges and citadels. The castl...
When I previously went to Osaka Castle, I didn't go to Osaka Castles Park because we were running out of time. It was great to finally go around the park this time and just chill, buy some souvenirs, and check out the buildings around. Going around the park is actually free, but if you want to enter the main castle tower, you have to pay ¥600 at the auto-payment machine.
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Dana
A relatively magnificent ancient city, divided into the outer city river and the inner city river.
This time the local tour guide gave the most detailed and hard-working one. It also experienced the baptism of World War II.
American bombs also put Osaka Castle exploded all over. The city walls built by more than 100 tons of stones in Osaka
Castle were also bombarded by artillery, and the traces of repair were obvious.
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Osaka | Osaka City photo poses and Raiders
Osaka Castle Park and Nagoya City are not too much difference
Traveluxer
Visit the famous cherry blossom resort in Kansai and stroll through the pink world of Osaka Castle Park.
If you choose to go to Kansai, Japan to enjoy cherry blossoms, Osaka Castle Park is the last stop you should miss. The famous Osaka Castle Tower is located in Osaka Castle Park. The cherry blossoms in
Osaka Castle Park are almost around April 5th, and the best viewing period is within a few days after the opening. Because it is located in the center of Osaka City, there are many visitors to the cherry blossoms in April every year, especially Chinese tourists. If you are a photography enthusiast, it is recommended to go before 8:00 in the morning. There are very few tourists at this time, and you can enjoy a whole piece of pink cherry blossoms very quietly. After 10 o'clock, there are a lot of tourists, and you have to be mentally prepared.
Osaka Castle Park does not need to buy tickets for cherry blossoms, but you need to buy tickets for the visit to the castle tower. The Maruyard in the park is also a famous cherry blossom attraction. You need to buy tickets.
Suggested play time: half a day.
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Introduction
Osaka Castle Park is a large park in the Osaka downtown area which features the famous Osaka Castle within. In addition, there is also a forest park and public facilities such as the multipurpose sports ground, baseball field, open-air music theater, and football field. The park is rich in vegetation, with cherry blossoms and plum blossoms attracting a large number of tourists every year.
The construction of Osaka Castle (大阪城, Ōsakajō) started in 1583 on the former site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple, which had been destroyed by Oda Nobunaga thirteen years earlier. Toyotomi Hideyoshi intended the castle to become the center of a new, unified Japan under Toyotomi rule. It was the largest castle at the time.However, a few years after Hideyoshi's death, Tokugawa troops attacked and destroyed the castle and terminated the Toyotomi lineage in 1615. Osaka Castle was rebuilt by Tokugawa Hidetada in the 1620s, but its main castle tower was struck by lightening in 1665 and burnt down.It was not until 1931 that the present ferro-concrete reconstruction of the castle tower was built. During the war it miraculously survived the city wide air raids. Major repair works gave the castle new glamor in 1997. The castle tower is now entirely modern on the inside and even features an elevator for easier accessibility. It houses an informative museum about the castle's history and Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
I like traveling. I had happy memories of all the days I spent in Osaka. Very clean. All servises perfect. It's back on my next trip plan. See you soon Osaka.
Beautiful piece of historic architecture. The Castle Park is very huge and vast. I only explored parts of it and took me hours to do so. Could be a great way to spend your day just wandering around the area, lots of things to see and admire in this wonderful park.The nearby takoyaki stand was very nice though!No need to spend too long though, unless you are truly fascinated with architecture and Japanese history!
Osaka Castle & Osaka Castle ParkOsaka Castle is a popular tourist spot and a striking historical landmark in the middle of a modern urban cityscape of high-rise concrete blocks. The castle stands in an expansive lawn covered park and consists of a complex network of moats, turrets, and walls surrounding a massive central tower. Thirteen of the structures around the main tower are designated as Important Cultural Assets by the national government. The main central tower is 55 meters high and houses a museum and a viewing platform from which visitors can enjoy fantastic panoramic views of Osaka city.
I don't have any experience yet to this place but I'm hoping bcos this is amazing 😍❤️