Osaka Castle @ Osaka, Japan

The park around Osaka Castle is a famous tourist attraction especially during sakura season and autumn. Osaka castle is significant as the castle is intended to become the center of a new, unified Japan under Toyotomi rule. It was the largest castle at the time (1583). The interior houses an excellent collection of displays relating to the castle, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the city of Osaka. On the 8th floor is an observation deck with 360 degree views. The castle and park looks best during the cherry-blossom and autumn-foliage seasons.


Map of Osaka castle. The surroundings area is suitable for those who like to have a walk or exercise.

This some old sort of building within Osaka Castle compound.

Osaka Castle is a main tourist attraction in Osaka.

Osaka Castle from near during autumn.

Bridge towards Osaka Castle.

Modernized city opposite the Osaka Castle.

Me with Osaka Castle.

GPS/Coordinate: 34.687275, 135.526190
Address: 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 540-0002, Japan.
Public transport: Osaka Castle is through Otemon Gate at the park's southwestern corner. The closest station is Tanimachi Station along the Tanimachi Subway Line and Chuo Subway Line. The closest JR station to Osaka Castle is Osakajokoen Station on the JR Loop Line.