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Special Opening of Osaka Castle's Yagura Tower - An exceptional historical experience at the "base for interception"
You can see the inside of the tower that protects the castle
This is a special opportunity to see the interiors of the important cultural properties Tamon Yagura, Senkan Yagura, and Inui Yagura, which are normally closed to the public.
Basic information
A "turret" is a "defensive base" in a castle. It is an important place to monitor the enemy and defend the castle grounds by attacking with arrows and matchlock guns.
For a limited time, Osaka Castle will be opening the interiors of the Tamon-yagura, Senkan-yagura, and Inui-yagura towers, all of which are designated as important cultural properties.
After the Siege of Osaka, which saw the downfall of the Toyotomi family, Osaka Castle was rebuilt by the Tokugawa shogunate and became the base for the shogunate's control of western Japan. By viewing the precious "turrets" that have survived numerous disasters to this day, you can experience the rich history of Osaka Castle.
■Release Schedule
① Summer Opening: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from July 18th (Sat) to August 16th (Sun), 2026. One building of the Inui Tower will be open to the public.
② Autumn Opening: Open to the public on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from September 5th (Sat) to November 29th (Sun), 2026. The Tamon-yagura and Senkan-yagura towers will be open to the public.
*Open daily from September 19th (Sat) to 27th (Sun)
■Experience
At the Senkan Turret, you can experience aiming a matchlock gun (replica) at the main gate from the "gunport".
The admission fee includes entry to Osaka Castle's "Nishinomaru Garden." You can enjoy the lawn garden surrounded by trees, offering views of the castle tower and the stone walls of the moat.
We also sell a "combination ticket" that allows you to visit both Osaka Castle Museum and the Osaka Castle Toyotomi Stone Wall Museum. You can experience the various charms of Osaka Castle, from the Toyotomi to the Tokugawa period.
| Event period and date | See above |
|---|---|
| Business hours and holidays | 10:00-16:30 (ticket sales end at 15:30, last admission at 16:00) Nishinomaru Garden: 9:00-17:00 (last entrance 16:30) Closed: Open daily during the period |
| Price | 900 yen (high school students and above), 300 yen (junior high school students and below) ★Set fee including castle tower admission fee 2,000 yen (adults), 1,400 yen (high school and university students) *There are no set tickets for junior high school students and younger. |
| Contact Us | Osaka Castle Park Management 06-6755-4146 |
| Official website | https://www.osakacastlepark.jp/ |
| Venue | Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Garden, Osaka Castle 2, Chuo Ward, Osaka City |
| Access |
20-minute walk from JR/ Osaka Metro Morinomiya Station and JR Osakajokoen Station, 15-minute walk from Keihan Kyobashi Station and Tenmabashi Station, 15-minute walk from Osaka Metro Tanimachi 4-chome Station |
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