Built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1583 and fell to Tokugawa forces, the castle is now a concrete museum with lift/elevator. From the top floor balcony we can see the 360 degree view to Osaka city.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: 1-1, Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka City 540-0002
Phone: (06) 6941-3044
Although I love Japanese castles, I was not very impressed with this one. An elevator in a castle?
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: 1-1, Osakajo, Chuo-ku
Phone: (06) 6941-3044
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: 1-1, Osakajo, Chuo-ku
Phone: (06) 6941-3044
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: 1-1, Osakajo, Chuo-ku
Phone: (06) 6941-3044
Well, this is what Osaka is famous for!
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: 1-1, Osakajo, Chuo-ku
Phone: (06) 6941-3044
Osaka Castle is a must see.
You can see Japanese traditional castle and you can go up into it .... the scenery from the top of the castle is wonderful!
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Osaka Castle
It is a restored castle in the middle of the city of Osaka.
Written Apr 9, 2003
Osaka castle was surrounded by the river. I entered the castle from the connecting bridge.
Written Feb 25, 2003
The Osaka Castle, fantastic from outside, but not from inside.
Dont except to see antiques stuff inside, everything is modern... what a pity...
Written Feb 25, 2003
The Osaka Castle
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