Osaka Trip Overview
Why not discover the famous castle to the fullest! There are a bunch of tourists at Osaka Castle but most of them just watch the castle tower from outside of it, which is enjoyable enough but still remains a lot to discover.
On this tour, you will learn the history and imagine the feeling samurai had when fighting for Osaka at the stake of their lives.
There are many more things to explore Osaka Castle to your fullest such as a professional guide who will show you around the hot spots in the park, the view of the castle from the garden, and a cruise ship which will take you around the moat!
Don’t forget to book your tour to discover Osaka Castle tour with your otomo guide!
Additional Info
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Osaka, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Why not discover the famous castle to the fullest! There are a bunch of tourists at Osaka Castle but most of them just watch the castle tower from outside of it, which is enjoyable enough but still remains a lot to discover.
On this tour, you will learn the history and imagine the feeling samurai had when fighting for Osaka at the stake of their lives.
There are many more things to explore Osaka Castle to your fullest such as a professional guide who will show you around the hot spots in the park, the view of the castle from the garden, and a cruise ship which will take you around the moat!
Don’t forget to book your tour to discover Osaka Castle tour with your otomo guide!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Osaka Museum of History, 4-1-32 Otemae, Chuo, Osaka 540-0008 Osaka Prefecture
Osaka Museum of History: A museum of history which makes you feel you are a part of history. It has a floor reproducing the great council hall of “Naniwanomiya palace”, a floor which takes you on a journey throughout the city of canals: Osaka in the medieval and modern era, and many more interesting floors!
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Garden, 2 Osakajyo, Chuo, Osaka 540-0002 Osaka Prefecture
Nishinomaru Garden: A garden with a wide open lawn. It is a photogenic spot with the green of lawn and Osaka Castle behind it. It also reproduces the golden traditional tea ceremony room where you can take pictures!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Otemon Gate (Osaka Castle), 2 Osakajo, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0002, Japan
The main gate of Osaka Castle which is an important cultural property. There are many spots you can’t miss such as the stone wall made from gigantic stones a few times bigger than human beings!
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Osaka Castle, 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo, Osaka 540-0002 Osaka Prefecture
Here we are! The main attraction of this tour! They have an exhibition in the reconstructed castle and you can also take a look at the reproduced golden traditional tea ceremony room. Don’t forget to visit the observatory since the view is very beautiful and to visit a spot where you can wear costumes which samurai used to wear during a war.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Miraiza Osaka-Jo, 1-1 Ōsakajō, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0002, Japan
MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO: A facility that was reopened in 2017 as a spot with restaurants and shops! It was originally built in 1931 and used as the Osaka City Museum. It is located in front of the castle tower and popular as a place to buy souvenirs and take a rest.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Site of Yamazato-maru, 1 Osakajo, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0002, Japan
A place where a lot of curved stones are placed in a line. The castle tower is not the only place to visit: there are many spots with history in the castle.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Osakajo Gozabune Pier, 2 Osakajo, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0002, Japan
A cruise ship taking you around the moat of the castle! Not only the cruise but also the ship itself that is enjoyable since it is a golden ship reproducing the ship painted on the folden screen when Osaka used to flourish more than ever. The view of the high stone wall and greenery changing according to the season is amazing!
Duration: 30 minutes
