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Historical Real-Life Mystery Solving Game "Mysterious Castle" in Osaka Castle "Toyotomi Hideyoshi: The Castle of the Great Ruler, Hidden Ambitions"
The story's protagonist is Toyotomi Hideyoshi. As you walk through Osaka Castle Park and Nishinomaru Garden, you'll discover why Hideyoshi built a castle in this location, the grand vision behind it, and his true intentions, as seen in the trust he had with his younger brother, Hidenaga. This time, a mystery full of tricks will be introduced! By folding paper and using clip pens (simple pencils) and booklets in creative ways, you'll be amazed by the puzzle-solving experience that will have you saying, "Oh, that's how it is!" This is content that will delight not only mystery-solving fans, but also those who participate every year and enjoy fresh surprises.
Basic information
■ Supervision
The story is supervised by the editorial department of the historical entertainment magazine "Rekishijin"! Even if you are not familiar with history, you can enjoy this event.
Through this event, you can enjoy learning about Hideyoshi's character and the historical background of the time!
■Story
Osaka Castle is a famous castle built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and praised as "Unrivaled in the Three Kingdoms."
Why did he build a castle here?
Behind this was a grand urban plan and strategy aimed at unifying the country, as well as the trust he had built with his younger brother, Hidenaga.
Now, the true intentions behind the construction of Osaka Castle and the bond between the brothers are revealed.
■How to participate
1. Purchase a kit (booklet) from the ticket site "e+" or on-site (at Nishinomaru Garden).
② Read the story and start the game. Explore Osaka Castle Park and Nishinomaru Garden to solve the mystery.
③ Solve the final mystery to reach the ending and clear the game!
★The kit includes a coupon that can be used at Miraiza Osaka Castle, so you can use it in between games and sightseeing.
You can also enjoy dining and shopping!
| Event period and date | Until Tuesday, June 30, 2026 *The event may be canceled without notice due to natural disasters or other events. |
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| Business hours and holidays | March to June: 9:00-15:30 (final answer acceptance: 16:00), February: 9:00-15:00 (final answer acceptance: 15:30) Closed: Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, the following weekday will be closed) |
| Price | 1,500 yen |
| How to make a reservation | On-site or through the reservation site *The reservation site below is valid until March 31, 2026. After April 1, 2026, sales will begin at 10:00 on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. |
| Reservation site | https://eplus.jp/sf/detail/4403600001-P0030001P021001?P1=1221 |
| Contact Us | Mash, in charge of the real history mystery solving game 06-6377-7762 |
| Official website | https://nazoxnazo.com/event/osakajo_hideyoshi/ |
| remarks | ・We cannot offer refunds for kits (booklets) once they have been purchased. |
| Where to purchase and where to purchase | (Purchase location) Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Garden Reception Desk (Location) Nishinomaru Garden, Osaka Castle Park Osaka Castle 2, Chuo-ku, Osaka City |
| Access |
Approximately 20 minutes' walk from JR Morinomiya Station or Osakajokoen Station |
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