Osaka Castle Park

The 2-square-kilometer park contains multiple citadels, gates, turrets, stone walls, moats, and gardens surrounding the main castle tower.

The site transformed from Ishiyama Honganji Temple to Osaka Castle in 1583, later serving as an arsenal until 1945 before opening as a public park.

The park includes Hokoku Shrine, a martial arts training center, Japanese archery spaces, and a traditional tea room for ceremonial practices.

Four railway stations serve the park: Temmabashi, Tanimachi Yonchome, Morinomiya, and Osakajokoen, with the castle tower opening from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The castle tower, rebuilt in 1931 with ferro-concrete, contains an elevator and survived World War II air raids while maintaining its external appearance.

Location: Ōsaka-jō

Inception: November 6, 1931

Founders: Hajime Seki

Official opening: November 7, 1931

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: 100 Best Urban Parks in Japan, Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, Ōsaka Midori no Hyakusen, 100 Best Historical Parks in Japan, The 100 Views of Nature in Kansai

Website: https://osakacastlepark.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.68738,135.52584

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:48