Famous Attraction in Osaka, Japan: Osaka Castle Tenshukaku, Perfect for Check-ins and Photos

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Osaka, Japan is a world-renowned tourist and vacation city, attracting thousands of visitors every day. There are many attractions in Osaka, and this time we will introduce a famous Osaka landmark: Osaka Castle Tenshukaku.
During the shogunate period in Japan, Toyotomi Hideyoshi ordered the construction of the first Osaka Castle in 1583, which took 15 years to complete. Although Toyotomi Hideyoshi achieved the unification of Japan, the Toyotomi family was defeated shortly after his death by the famous general Tokugawa Ieyasu. The original Osaka Castle was destroyed by fire, and it was not until 1620 that the Tokugawa family rebuilt the second Osaka Castle on the same site. Due to historical reasons, the Osaka Castle we see today is the third generation, which has been converted into a park and museum.

Tenshukaku Museum
The Tenshukaku in the center of Osaka Castle is 8 stories tall. From the top, you can see the entire Osaka Castle Park and the cityscape of Osaka. Starting from the 8th floor and going down floor by floor, the history and artifacts of Osaka Castle vividly come to life along a timeline featuring Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s birth, the great battles between the Toyotomi and Tokugawa, and the Tokugawa period of Osaka Castle.

Tips
1. Osaka Castle Park is free to enter, but a ticket is required to visit inside Osaka Tenshukaku. The park also features gardens, temples, boat rides, and other attractions.
2. There are often long lines and crowd control for tickets at the site, so purchasing tickets in advance allows for quicker entry.
3. It is recommended to start visiting from the top 8th floor and go down floor by floor.
4. There is an elevator inside Osaka Tenshukaku, but if it’s crowded, you may need to wait in line. If you have enough stamina and ability, it is recommended to use the stairs.
5. Photography is not allowed on the 3rd and 4th floors inside the Tenshukaku.
6. The same photo spot as Kansai Detective Heiji Hattori is located south of the Tenshukaku.

Osaka Castle Tenshukaku (Osaka Castle Museum)
📍Osaka Castle, Chuo Ward, Osaka City
Tenshukaku hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Osaka Castle Park open 24 hours
Tenshukaku ticket: about 30 yuan; Osaka Castle Park free
Transportation: Subway/Train - Kyobashi Station, Morinomiya Station, Tanimachi 4-chome Station, Temmabashi Station, Osaka Business Park Station; Bus - Osaka Castle Park Station.