The Keep of Osaka Castle
- Published 2010.9.9
Known as the symbol of Osaka and Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s prosperity. It started to be constructed at the site of Osaka Hongan Temple in 1583 by the order of Toyotomi Hideyoshi who was aiming to unify the whole Japan. You can give a sweeping view over the whole city of Osaka from the observatory on the 8th floor. 1 to 1.3 million people visit each year.
Information
| Hours | 9:00am-5:00pm (entrance until 4:30pm) |
|---|---|
| Holidays | Year-end and New Year (12/28～1/1) |
| Fee | Adults-600yen |
| Access | 115 to 20 minutes by walk from Osakajo-Koen Station or Morinomiya Station on JR Osaka Kanjo Line |
| Address | 大阪市中央区大阪城1-1 (Osaka-shi, Chuo-ku, Osakajo) |
| Tel | 06-6941-3044 |
| Website | http://www.osakacastle.net/ |
| Map |
