Osaka Castle Park

The construction of Osaka Castle (大阪城, Ōsakajō) started in 1583 on the former site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple, which had been destroyed by Oda Nobunaga thirteen years earlier. Toyotomi Hideyoshi intended the castle to become the center of a new, unified Japan under Toyotomi rule. It was the largest castle at the time.However, a few years after Hideyoshi's death, Tokugawa troops attacked and destroyed the castle and terminated the Toyotomi lineage in 1615. Osaka Castle was rebuilt by Tokugawa Hidetada in the 1620s, but its main castle tower was struck by lightening in 1665 and burnt down.

When I visited Osaka a few years ago, the Osaka Castle Park Tianshou Pavilion was still under renovation and conservation. When I visited in July 2023, I could buy tickets to visit the venue. The history of Toyoson's and Tokugawa's is displayed in the Dashou Pavilion. The eighth floor is the top-floor observation deck, which can enjoy the view of Osaka City in 360 degrees. I visited early that day, I didn't have to queue up to buy tickets. When I was ready to leave, there were tour groups after groups. If you are free, it is recommended to go early to save queue time.

I have been to the core area of Osaka a few times. This time I went to Osaka Castle Park to enjoy his beautiful scenery. 😍 Every autumn, there are red leaves, and there are some green leaves that have not changed color. They reflect each other and look particularly charming. 🏯 You can go upstairs and watch the nearby scenery around. It is definitely worth a nap. The attraction 👍🏻

Osaka Castle Park is located in downtown Osaka, with a total area of 105.6 hectares. As an important symbol of Osaka, Osaka Castle Tianshou Pavilion is a must-visit attraction here. In addition to the Yu, Gate and Garden related to Chengguo, tourists will be interested in the two places that are MIRAIZA and JO-TERRACE to gather leisure and food. Places. There are also several squares, forests, plum forest, peach garden and other park facilities, as well as cultural and sports facilities such as music hall, field stadium, bow pavilion, monastery, exhibition hall. This is a precious green space in the bustling metropolitan area, and it is also a multi-functional public area where tourists and local people can stay and relax or engage in leisure activities. Because the scope of Osaka Castle Park is too wide, if you are really interested in going, the whole day is not enough. In view of the first time to come to Osaka Castle Park with the group, the tour guide only took us to the Tianshou Pavilion and took the bus to leave. I don't know what else is inside. It is not until after I have started to travel freely that I can collect data and arrange the itinerary as I want. Here are some of the attractions that I personally think are good in Osaka Castle Park, for the reference of friends who want to go. If time permits, please don't just watch the Tianshou Pavilion.

Every year, every place in Japan starts the cherry blossom season in mid-March, and Osaka is that the cherry blossoms in mid-March are white first cherry, and the cherry blossoms turn red. Osaka Castle Park is worth visiting. The best place to punch in and take pictures, 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

If you buy a day tour card, Osaka Castle Park admission is free, in addition, there are two cruise ships to choose from, it can be said to be a must-see pointer place in Osaka. On the same day, when we went, the gold ship had been lined up to 3 hours later, in order not to waste time, finally decided to go around Osaka transparent ship, circle for 45 minutes, there is air conditioning, boarding and landing in the same place.