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Visit Osaka in the medieval and early modern period, when the Toyotomi and Tokugawa families competed for authority

Osaka City

Osaka Castle is a well-known symbol of Osaka. A vast park spreads out around the castle. By touring the castle tower, gardens, and turrets, you can get a real feel for this famous castle where the Toyotomi and Tokugawa clans competed for power. After lunch near the castle tower, you can explore the surrounding castle town and Minami, and experience Kamigata culture such as Noh and Ukiyo-e.

INDEX
1. 1
  Osaka Castle Museum
2. 2
  Special Opening of the Inui, Senkan, and Tamon Turrets (Important Cultural Properties) in the Nishinomaru Garden of Osaka Castle
3. 3
  MIRAIZA Osaka Castle
4. 4
  Yamamoto Noh Theatre, a nationally registered tangible cultural property
5. 5
  Kamigata Ukiyo-e Museum
6. 6
  Ajiwai Osaka - A delicious course packed with Osaka produce!
1-day tour plan
1. 1 Around 10:00 Osaka Castle Park Station and other locations
  - Osaka Castle Tower
2. Walking
  
  2 Around 11:00
  - Nishinomaru Garden of Osaka Castle
3. Walking
  
  3 Around 14:00 Osaka Castle Park Station and other locations
  - lunch
4. Walking
  
  4 15:00 Tanimachi 4-chome Station
  - Yamamoto Noh Theatre
5. Osaka Metro (transfer at Tanimachi 9-chome Station) approx. 5 minutes
  
  5 Around 17:00 Nipponbashi Station
  - Kamigata Ukiyo-e Museum
6. Approximately 20 minutes on foot
  
  6 Around 18:30
  Around 9:30 PM
  - Exquisite gourmet course

1. Osaka Castle Museum

Enjoy the view from the castle tower while feeling the romance of history

The building is a history museum, showcasing Osaka Castle in detail through valuable documents and dioramas. From the observation deck on the 8th floor, 50 meters above ground, you can see the city of Osaka. There is also a corner where you can try on helmets and battle robes.

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1-2_Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Garden Inui Turret

2. Special Opening of the Inui, Senkan, and Tamon Turrets (Important Cultural Properties) in the Nishinomaru Garden of Osaka Castle

A rare opportunity to see the oldest structure in Osaka Castle!

In addition to the Tamon-yagura and Sengan-yagura, which are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan, the Inui-yagura, which is currently closed to the public, will be open to the public. The unusual L-shaped Inui-yagura was designed by Kobori Enshu and offers a panoramic view of the northwest side of the castle.

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3 MIRAIZA Osaka Castle

Enjoy a relaxing lunch with Osaka Castle Museum right in front of you

This historic building, originally built in 1931 as the headquarters of the Imperial Japanese Army's No. 4 Ammunition Division, has been renovated into a complex that includes souvenir shops, a museum, a coffee shop, and gourmet restaurants such as takoyaki and Italian cuisine. The rooftop restaurant offers a spectacular view of the castle tower, where you can enjoy barbecues.

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4Yamamoto Noh Theatre, a nationally registered tangible cultural property

Enjoy a rare Noh experience at a Noh theater with nearly 100 years of history!

Inside this otherworldly building, you can enjoy explanations of Noh and various experiences (chanting, sliding steps, trying on costumes, etc.), as well as a tour that takes you behind the scenes. It is also used as a "special hospitality space" for important people from Japan and abroad. You can also enjoy watching full-scale Noh, including mini Noh performances that can be planned to suit your budget.

*The photo on the left is an image

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5Kamigata Ukiyo-e Museum

A glimpse into life in Osaka at the time through realistic Kamigata ukiyo-e prints

The museum regularly exhibits around 30 Kamigata ukiyo-e prints, focusing on actors such as Nakamura Utaemon III and Kataoka Nizaemon VII, with themes changing every three months. There are also classes where you can experience the "printing" process of ukiyo-e production (reservations required).

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6. Ajiwai Osaka: A delicious course packed with Osaka produce!

Special dishes featuring plenty of freshly harvested local Osaka ingredients

Osaka Cuisine Sora, an izakaya that specializes in using ingredients from Osaka, is offering three exquisite courses that incorporate plenty of seasonal ingredients from Osaka. At three locations in Osaka city, you can enjoy the unique flavors of each store.

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Other suggested itineraries

Osaka National Treasure Three Kannon Temples Pilgrimage (only on April 17th and 18th, 2025)
Kawachi
Minamikawachi, one of the areas with the largest concentration of national treasures in Japan, is home to three temples, Kuzui-ji Temple, Domyo-ji Temple, and Kanshin-ji Temple, which enshrines the Kannon Bodhisattva, a national treasure, as their principal image. In 2025, in addition to the usual date of April 18th, the principal image of each of these three temples will also be unveiled on the 17th, the day before. This marks the launch of the "Osaka National Treasure Three Kannon Pilgrimage." By touring these three temples, visitors can experience the rich history and culture of Minamikawachi. *This year only, Domyo-ji Temple will be displaying the Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva, a former national treasure and now an Important Cultural Property, as its principal image, the Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva, will be exhibited at the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts.
Thoroughly learn about industry and academia originating from Hokusetsu
Hokusetsu
Starting from Minoo Falls, Osaka's most famous waterfall, this course takes you around the Hokusetsu area, from its natural beauty to its industrial and cultural aspects. There is also an opportunity to make Cup Noodles, so it's a great way to enjoy a school trip with your children.
Experience the scent of Sakai's long history
Sakai City Osaka City
Sakai is home to numerous historical heritage sites, including the Mozu Tombs, a World Heritage Site that includes the world's largest tomb, the Emperor Nintoku Tomb, as well as historic shrines and temples and one of the world's largest moats. Even now, as a designated city second only to Osaka in terms of population and area, you can still feel the scent of history that remains in every corner of the city.
Visit shrines and temples with miraculous powers that have been revered since ancient times
Kawachi, Osaka City
Osaka, a city with a long history, is home to many ancient shrines and temples. Since ancient times, they have attracted deep reverence from the people, and even today they continue to be affectionately referred to as "Mr. X". The history and benefits of each shrine vary, but if you visit and pray quietly, you will be able to feel the miraculous power of their presence.