Where Is Osaka Castle? - Osaka Castle Website

Osaka Castle is located in the Chuo Ward, in the heart of Osaka, Japan’s third largest city!

You will be struck by the anachronistic 8-story castle against a modern skyscraper background!

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Osaka Castle surrounded by modern skyscrapers

The closest stations are Osakajokoen Station on the JR Loop Line and Morinomiya Station, which is served by both the JR Loop Line and the Osaka Metro Chuo Line.

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Place Activities & Best Tours
(Reserve early, these sell out fast!)
Tokyo Mt Fuji & Hakone, Tokyo highlights, Go-Kart, bar-hopping, sushi-making, local food tour, sumo
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Osaka Osaka castle, Go Kart, street food, sushi making, Nara highlights, Kyoto highlights

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

Centrally located, Osaka Castle is about 20 minutes from the shopping district of Namba or 15 minutes from Osaka’s Umeda district.

From either station, it’s a short 10–15 minute walk through scenic park pathways.

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

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