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	castle: Himeji Castle

By Randy121 on May 23, 2004

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by Randy121

Himeji Castle was very nice and I'm glad we didn't miss it. On our last day we bought the JR Subway all day pass for 2,000 yen. We boarded the JR sub at Kyoto. Took 30 minutes to get to Osaka. From Osaka, it took another 1 hour to get to Himeji. A 15 minute walk from the station took us to the Castle Entrance. Entrance fee was 600 Yen.

Very steep steps inside. Lot's of history displayed inside and great view from the top.

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Directions: Jr line to Himeji Station

Website: http://www.tourism.city.osaka.jp/en/castle/

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	castle: Osaka Castle: a Diversion

By AKtravelers on January 2, 2006

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Osaka Castle rises high
above the walls

by AKtravelers

If you are going to stop over in Osaka, the only site worth visiting is the castle and its gardens. The castle is a very attractive classical daimyo period castle with one small problem -- it was built in 1931 (on the site of the 16th-century castle that had been destroyed). I got there too late to go inside, but that didn't really bother me because of the castle's relative youth and the fact that I would be visiting the castle in Himeiji (a real 16th century castle) in a few days. I did get a chance to walk the gardens and ponds, catching glimpses of azaleas aas they shed their last flowers and carp as the begged for food (have you ever seen a fish beg -- pathetic!). There are some great views of the city from above the high walls.

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Phone: (06) 6941-3044

Directions: subway: Temmabashi Station or Tanimachi 4-chome Station on the Tanimachi Line. Osaka Business Park Station on the Nagahori-Tsurumiryokuchi Line

Website: http://www.tourism.city.osaka.jp/en/castle/

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	castle: Go to Imabari and See Imabari Castle

Updated By FamousWorldTraveller on October 11, 2003

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Imabari Castle and
saltwater moat

by FamousWorldTraveller

Imabari Castle is in the city of Imabari, Ehime Prefecture on the Island of Shokaku. It is a beautiful medieval castle. It is unique in that it is situated in flat land on the beach (sort of) and not on a hill. Most Japanese castles (and, indeed, most European castles) were built on hilltops for defensive purposes. Imabari castle's moat is sea water redirected from the Seto Inland sea. The inside of the castle holds a good museum, and the top of the castle gives an incredible view of the islands and bridges of the Seto Inland Sea.

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Directions: Central Imabari. Tough to miss. Ask anybody. It's 10 minutes by bus from Imabari station. Try these websites for more info: http://www.jcastle.info/castle/imabari.html http://www.imabariculture.ch http://www.shimanami.or.jp/council/en/town/imabari.html

Website: http://www.imabariculture.ch

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	castle: Osaka jo

Updated By akikonomu on July 16, 2004

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Castle

by akikonomu

It is a rather imposing structure with gold and black decorations. The gold reflecting in the sun is capable of blinding you.

However, the original castle has actually been destroyed and what stands now is a reconstruction.

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Phone: (06) 6941-3044

Directions: subway: Temmabashi Station or Tanimachi 4-chome Station on the Tanimachi Line. Osaka Business Park Station on the Nagahori-Tsurumiryokuchi Line

Website: http://www.tourism.city.osaka.jp/en/castle/

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	castle: Osaka Castle

By vincentf on April 10, 2003

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Osaka Castle

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It is a restored castle in the middle of the city of Osaka.

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	castle: Osaka Castle

Updated By VolsUT on March 28, 2007

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Osaka Castle

by VolsUT

Osaka Castle is awsome, its the best thing to see in Osaka. The castle was refurbished after WWII and is absolutely georgeous. It is the largest wooden structure in the world. The castle is encompaed by a large park where the locals do things that people do in city parks but they also camp out there. It was really strange to me to see people camping out in the middle of a city park in a huge city but I guess there aren't a lot of places to go.

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Phone: (06) 6941-3044

Directions: subway: Temmabashi Station or Tanimachi 4-chome Station on the Tanimachi Line. Osaka Business Park Station on the Nagahori-Tsurumiryokuchi Line

Website: http://www.tourism.city.osaka.jp/en/castle/

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	castle: Osaka castle

By robslacker on April 2, 2005

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Castle at night

by robslacker

Osaka castle and museum.
This was very interesting as a re-creation of a japanese castle with a pretty good museum. Well worth a look with lots of picture opportunities and great views over Osaka.
Also pretty good teppanyaki stalls nearby.

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Phone: (06) 6941-3044

Directions: subway: Temmabashi Station or Tanimachi 4-chome Station on the Tanimachi Line. Osaka Business Park Station on the Nagahori-Tsurumiryokuchi Line

Website: http://www.tourism.city.osaka.jp/en/castle/

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	castle: Sightseeing

By iretyc on August 26, 2002

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The Osaka Castle

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Other Contact: Pigeons around and you can buy t

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	castle: Osaka castle to get some history !

By ChuckG on July 25, 2003

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Osaka Castle

by ChuckG

The castle has been destroyed and rebuilt numerous time since 1586 but the parts that can be visited are beautiful. The main donjon dates from 1931 and the walls around the castle gives an idea of how big the domain was.

The interior of the castle has multiple levels with different showcase explaining the history of the Hideyoshi.

See my travelogue for more pictures of the castle (outside and inside)

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Directions: Morinomiya station, JR Kanjo line Subway: Tanimachi 4-chome station

Website: http://www.tourism.city.osaka.jp/en/castle/

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	castle: Legacy of the shoguns

By CliffClaven on June 30, 2008

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by CliffClaven

The construction of Osaka Castle began in 1583 under Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who is known as the great unifier of Japan. After his death and the establishment of the seat of the shogunate government in Edo (modern Tokyo) the castle was first destroyed and then rebuilt. It survived for more than three centuries until it was again destroyed by American bombers in 1945. It was designated a Special Historic Site by the Japanese Government and was extensively rebuilt yet again. The castle is set in an extensive park and is open every day except during the New Year holiday period; admission is 600 yen for adults, free for those under 15.

Phone: (06) 6941-3044

Directions: subway: Temmabashi Station or Tanimachi 4-chome Station on the Tanimachi Line. Osaka Business Park Station on the Nagahori-Tsurumiryokuchi Line

Website: http://www.tourism.city.osaka.jp/en/castle/

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