At Night
Osaka Castle at Night
Seen Osaka Castle by day? It’s also worthwhile to visit Osaka Castle at night, if you have the time.
While the interior of the castle is not open at night, Osaka Castle Park is open 24/7, and you can walk outside for different views of the impressive castle façade than you get during the day.
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The lights in the rooms of Osaka Castle stay on until at least 9 p.m., making the building look magical and mystical. If there’s a full moon in the night sky, you will get even more dramatic photos.
If you love landscape photography, or you enjoy seeing historic monuments at night, a visit to Osaka Castle after dark should definitely feature on your Osaka itinerary!
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Osaka Castle Illuminage: A Late Fall Bonanza
If you plan a trip to Osaka in the winter, you have to experience the exciting Osaka Castle Illuminage, which usually runs from mid November until mid February. Exact dates vary by year.
During the Illuminage, visiting Osaka Castle at night is a thrilling experience.
Nishinomaru Garden and Osaka Castle Park host the event, against the impressive backdrop of the castle.
Look for beautiful art created with LED lights: many of the installations showcase Japanese history and culture. Osaka Castle is illuminated as well, and light displays are also projected on the white walls.
Osaka Castle Illuminage is a ticketed event.
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Spring Illuminations at Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle also features illuminations during cherry blossom time in the spring.
If you visit Osaka castle at night during this time, you can enjoy not only the castle lit up, but also the cherry trees and blossoms.
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