OSAKA CASTLE

Osaka Castle is Osaka's most famous landmark. The gardens around Osaka Castle are very popular in cherry blossom season.

Osaka Castle (大阪城 Osaka-jō) a Japanese castle, Osaka's best known sight, although it's a concrete reconstruction that pales in comparison with, say, Himeji Castle. Still, it's pretty enough from the outside, especially in the cherry blossom season when Osakans flock to the castle park to picnic and make merry. Open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, adult admission ¥600 (Children up to middle school free). Closed at the end and beginning of the year. The park can be accessed on a number of lines, but the castle is closest to Osaka-jo Koen station on the JR Osaka Loop Line.

Osaka Castle from forecourt

Cannon - Osaka Castle

Japanese Garden Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle Pictures

Over 33 unique Osaka Castle pictures and pictures of Osaka Castle Park.

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