Basic information

A yagura is a castle's "base for interception." It is an important place to watch over enemies and defend the castle by attacking with arrows and matchlock guns.
For a limited time, Osaka Castle will open the interiors of the Tamon Yagura, Senkan Yagura, and Inui Yagura, which are designated as important cultural properties.
After the Battle of Osaka, which saw the downfall of the Toyotomi clan, Osaka Castle was rebuilt by the Tokugawa Shogunate and became the Shogunate's base of control over the western provinces. You can learn about the rich history of Osaka Castle by viewing the precious turrets that have survived numerous disasters to this day.
■Release Schedule
①Spring Opening: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from March 14th (Sat) to May 24th (Sun). Opening of Tamon-Yagura and Sengan-Yagura.
*Open every day from March 28th (Sat) to April 12th (Sun), and from April 29th (Wed) to May 6th (Wed)
② Summer Opening: Saturday, July 18th to Sunday, August 16th (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) One Inui Tower will be open to the public.
③ Autumn Opening: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from September 5th (Sat) to November 29th (Sun) Two buildings, Tamon-yagura and Sengan-yagura, are open to the public.
*Open every day from September 19th (Sat) to 27th (Sun)
■ Experience
At Sengan Yagura, you can try your hand at aiming a replica matchlock gun at the main entrance through the loophole.
・The admission fee includes admission to the Nishinomaru Garden of Osaka Castle. You can enjoy the lawn garden surrounded by trees, with views of the castle tower and the stone walls of the moat.
・We also sell a "set ticket" that includes a visit to Osaka Castle Museum and the Toyotomi Stone Wall Museum. You can experience the various charms of Osaka Castle, from the Toyotomi period to the Tokugawa period.