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Sunset at Osaka Castle in Osaka, Japan

Entrance Fee

Osaka Castle Entrance Fee

Osaka Castle in Osaka, Japan, has an entrance fee.

While the grounds of the castle, known as Osaka Castle Park, are free to visit, you have to pay the admission fee to enter the main tower of the castle.

You can walk right up to the castle and take pictures for free. You only have to pay the entrance fee to go inside.

Get your Osaka Castle tickets online at Klook and avoid standing in line at the ticket office. You can enter directly with the vouchers. Click to get tickets now!

The observation deck at the top of the main tower offers expansive panoramas over Osaka, so if you enjoy views, it’s definitely worth paying the entrance fee to Osaka Castle!

There is also a history museum you can browse inside.

The Klook Osaka Pass allows for unlimited Osaka subway, private bus and railway travel, and free entry to 40 Osaka attractions including Osaka Castle: get your Osaka Amazing Pass now!

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Planning a trip to Osaka Castle? Visit the Osaka Castle website for the complete rundown on every single detail!

Currently, the admission fee to the main tower of Osaka Castle is 1,200 yen per adult, and 600 yen per student for college and high school students. Junior high and younger kids enter free.

Planning your Osaka itinerary? Get fabulous views over the city from the Kuchu Teien Observatory at the Umeda Sky Building! Get your tickets now!

At today’s exchange rates, 1,200 yen convert to just about USD 8.38, so it’s a modest price to pay to view the interior of this historic Japanese castle!

Osaka Castle observation deck, and sculpture of golden fish
Osaka Castle observation deck, and sculpture of golden fish

🦌 Experience the historic wonders of Kyoto and Nara in this full-day guided tour by van. Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites like Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and Todai-ji Temple, and encounter friendly deer in Nara Park. Ideal for those wanting to explore beyond Osaka.

Nishinomaru Garden Entrance Fee

Nishinomaru Garden, on the west side of Osaka Castle, is home to several hundred cherry trees and is a must-add if you visit during cherry blossom time. Entrance to the garden costs 200 yen.

Looking for an exciting activity in Osaka or Tokyo? Get tickets to teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka or get tickets to teamLab Borderless Mori Building Digital Art Museum, to be lost in colorful art work that moves between rooms and creates ever-changing visuals! Buy tickets now (Tokyo) or buy tickets now (Osaka)!

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