What You Will Do
Come with us to visit Osaka Castle and dive into Japanese history for half a day!
We enter the castle grounds to soak up the history of Japan. We learn more from the end of the Warring Provinces period (15th-17th century). Here we have the site of the famous Battle of Osaka in 1614-1615, which marked the fall of the Toyotomi and the rise of the Tokugawa. We will walk in the park, especially during the cherry blossom season, and it revitalizes us.
After this half day, you will learn more about the history of Japan and Osaka. You will have regenerated in the greenery of Osaka, with a good breath of clean air. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
exit 3B from the metro station
1
Osaka Castle Park
15 minutes
Osaka Castle Park surrounds the park and has several gardens and historic squares to visit. We leave Morinomiya station and head towards the park.
2
Osaka Castle Park
15 minutes
We're approaching the moat. This is an opportunity to explain the beginnings of the castle.
3
Osaka Castle Park
15 minutes
We arrive near Grande Pierre near the Kyobashi gate, before passing the first fortifications. We can dwell on the construction methods of Japanese castles.
4
Osaka Castle Park
15 minutes
We visit the tomb of Toyotomi Hideyori, an unlucky chateau defeated in the siege of Osaka in 1615. This is an opportunity to learn more about Japanese modern history.
5
Osaka Castle
2 hours
Osaka Castle is a faithful visual reproduction of the original castle. Inside, it is a museum that traces in particular the Osaka military campaign of 1615, place of action of the samurai.
6
Miraiza Osaka-jo
30 minutes
This building is near Osaka Castle. We can buy souvenirs and learn more about the history of this castle.
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