Osaka Castle Main Tower Ticket

A Must-See in Osaka!
Osaka Castle Main Tower

Before visiting Osaka Castle Main Tower, let's explore its history! Toyotomi Hideyoshi wanted to build a large castle suitable for rulers to reside in, so he constructed Osaka Castle on the site of Ishiyama Honganji Temple in 1583. After Hideyoshi's death, the government was transferred to the Tokugawa family, and Osaka Castle was destroyed in the Osaka Natsuno-jin in 1615. Osaka Castle was rebuilt over about 10 years, and although the castle tower was lost due to lightning in 1665, the current castle tower was rebuilt in 1931 with the enthusiasm of the citizens and was designated as a registered tangible cultural property in 1997!

Visit the Osaka Castle Main Tower, which has a rich history, and take time to learn about Japan!

How to Get to Osaka Castle?

There are several ways to get to Osaka Castle from Namba Station in downtown Osaka, but it usually takes about 30 minutes. Here's how to get there with the least amount of walking.

Take the Midosuji Line and transfer to the Chuo Line. There are four subway stations surrounding Osaka Castle, but the fastest way is to take the Chuo Line and get off at Tanimachi 4-chome Station and walk.

Experience Vivid History in the Theater Room!

Did you know that five videos about Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Osaka Castle are shown sequentially in the theater room on the 1st floor of the castle tower?

Therefore, even if you don't have enough historical knowledge, if you watch these videos and then look around the castle tower, you will be able to understand the exhibits even better!

Don't speak Japanese fluently? Don't worry! The videos shown in the theater room are subtitled in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean, so you can watch the videos comfortably.

Let Me Introduce You to the Facilities of the Castle Tower!

1F: Castle Tower Entrance

2F: Castle Information Corner -
Basic explanations about Osaka Castle and the castle are on display.

3F, 4F: Toyotomi Hideyoshi and His Era -
Materials from the Warring States period, including items related to Toyotomi Hideyoshi and materials related to Osaka Castle, are on display.

5F: The World of Osaka Summer Screen -
The world of Osaka Summer Screen is introduced in an easy-to-understand manner using videos and miniature models.

6F: Corridor

7F: The Life of Toyotomi Hideyoshi -
An easy-to-understand introduction to the life of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who built Osaka Castle and achieved world unification.

8F: Observatory -
From a height of 50m above the ground, you can see the vast Osaka Castle and the city of Osaka.

For more information, please refer to the official website.

Why Buy from WAUG?

Osaka Castle is free to enter, but the Main Tower has an entrance fee of 600 yen on site. The Osaka Amazing Pass allows free entry to the Main Tower, but if you have not purchased the Osaka Amazing Pass, you can get a discount on the entrance fee at WAUG. Tickets can only be purchased at WAUG in Korea!