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Osaka Castle, Osaka, Japan

Inside

Visiting the inside of Osaka Castle requires a ticket.

But if you enjoy history (or you love views from above), it is definitely worth paying the modest entrance fee to tour the interior of Osaka Castle.

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 much-photographed castle building you see is actually the main keep, known in Japanese as tenshu. Although the castle facade shows five stories, the interior of Osaka Castle actually has eight floors.

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

And if you’re just starting to plan your visit to Japan, check out some of the top things to do in Japan, many of which you absolutely don’t want to miss!

Top 10 Things to Do in Japan
Top 10 Things to Do in Japan

Best Things to Do in Japan at a Glance

PlaceActivities & Best Tours
(Reserve early, these sell out fast!)
TokyoMt Fuji & Hakone, Tokyo highlights, Go-Kart, bar-hopping, sushi-making, local food tour, sumo
KyotoKyoto highlights, Fushimi Inari hike, local food tour, ramen cooking, samurai, kimono tea ceremony, sake tasting, Nara highlights
OsakaOsaka castle, Go Kart, street food, sushi making, Nara highlights, Kyoto highlights

Osaka Castle Museum

Much of the interior of Osaka Castle is a museum dedicated to the history of the. castle and Japanese history and culture.

Osaka Castle has a fascinating history and it played a significant role in Japan’s history. Each floor of the castle offers exhibits that showcase the castle’s history and afford insights into the life of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who built the castle.

You will see a variety of exhibits, from weapons to paintings.

🍣 Sample 13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries! Immerse yourself in Osaka’s renowned culinary scene with this food tour. A must for food enthusiasts eager to taste authentic Osaka cuisine.

Osaka Castle Observation Deck

The eighth floor of Osaka Castle has an observation deck with panoramic 360-degree views over the city, the surrounding modern skyscrapers, and Osaka Castle Park.

Osaka Castle Observation Deck, Osaka, Japan
Osaka Castle Observation Deck

🦌 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.

It is worth paying the entrance fee just to ride the elevator to the top to photograph the views, especially in the spring and the fall.

The view is especially beautiful at sunset!

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