Osaka Castle was a part during the Japanese unification on the 16th century. In 1614-1615, was held the Osaka Battle where Toyotomis felt and Tokugawas totally established their autority as Shoguns of Japan. There are lots of Historical remains in the park. The Castle was rebuilt in 1931. It is outside a replica of the original castle. Inside, it is a museum about samurais and the siege of Osaka.
Duration
The tour starts at
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Osaka Castle Park
Meeting at Morinomiya station, 3B Exit and walking through the park
Osaka Castle Park is around the castle and have many historical remains. We go out Morinomiya Station and head up to the park.
Osaka Castle Park is around the castle and have many historical remains. We go out Morinomiya Station and head up to the park.
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Osaka Castle water pit
Water pit protecting Osaka Castle
We arrive near the water pit. Here, we can know more about how Japanese castles were defended.
We arrive near the water pit. Here, we can know more about how Japanese castles were defended.
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Tomb of Toyotomi Hideyori
Tomb of a fallen master and History beyond it
We will visit the tomb of Toyotomi Hideyori, unlucky castle master who were defeated during the Osaka battle (1615).
We will visit the tomb of Toyotomi Hideyori, unlucky castle master who were defeated during the Osaka battle (1615).
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Osaka Castle
We visit outside then inside Osaka Castle.
Osaka Castle is a close replica of the original castle. Inside, it is a museum about samurais and the siege of Osaka (1614-1615).
Osaka Castle is a close replica of the original castle. Inside, it is a museum about samurais and the siege of Osaka (1614-1615).
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Miraiza
Miraiza, souvenirs, gourmets and History
Miraiza is a building near Osaka Castle. Here, we can buy souvenirs, have some Japanese snacks or food and know more about this castle's History.
Miraiza is a building near Osaka Castle. Here, we can buy souvenirs, have some Japanese snacks or food and know more about this castle's History.
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The Octopus Stone
Defence wall and constructions of Japanese castles
We arrive near the hugest stone of the castle where we can know more about how Japanese castles we...
We arrive near the hugest stone of the castle where we can know more about how Japanese castles were built.
Castle entrance (600 JPY)
Guide fee (transportation, lunch, entrance)
