Osaka Castle was a part during the Japanese unification on the 16th then 17th centuries. 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 and around. Nearby, we can visit the Osaka Museum of History, which teaches us about Osakan History from its beginning to nowaday. We also can visit nearby the remains of the Palace of Naniwa, which dates from the 7th century.
Duration
The tour starts at
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Osaka Museum of History
A museum to know more about Osakan History
There are many places around Osaka castle, not so well known but which deserve to make a stop. It is interesting to stop there before visiting the castle. As its name suggests, it traces the ...
There are many places around Osaka castle, not so well known but which deserve to make a stop. It is interesting to stop there before visiting the castle. As its name suggests, it traces the history of Osaka from its origins to today.
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Naniwa Palace
First palace of Osaka, long before Osaka Castle
The capital of Japan was not fixed during its protohistory. Capitales turned in the region, especially in Nara neighborhood and sometimes, Osaka under its old name of "Naniwa". Here we have ...
The capital of Japan was not fixed during its protohistory. Capitales turned in the region, especially in Nara neighborhood and sometimes, Osaka under its old name of "Naniwa". Here we have Naniwa Palace remains which is nowadays a park where people like to walk, to rest and to have good time. Of course, remains are explained and we can know more about Osaka and Japan History.
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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 head up to the p...
Osaka Castle Park is around the castle and have many historical remains. We head up to the park and the castle.
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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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Kyobashiguchi Huge Stone
Defence wall and constructions of Japanese castles
We arrive near the Huge stone at Kyobashiguchi entrance where we can know more about how Japanese castles were built.
We arrive near the Huge stone at Kyobashiguchi entrance where we can know more about how Japanese castles were built.
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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.
Guide and guide fees (entrance, lunch and transport fees)
Osaka Castle Entrance: 600JPY/person
Osaka History Museum Entrance: 600JPY/person
