Do you need tickets to Osaka Castle?

Most of the castle grounds do not require an entrance fee, with the exception of the castle tower and the garden. The castle tower is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Hours may be extended during special events or on holidays. The tower is closed between December 28 and January 1 each year.



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It's worth walking up to see it from the outside, but if you're not keen on a too-modern reconstruction, skip a visit inside and spend more time in the park. Osaka Castle is one of the city's most famous landmarks, and naturally, it's also Osaka's premier tourist attraction.

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Osaka Castle is also famous to some for its incredibly well-built stone wall, which is impressive in its sheer size, with an estimated 500,000 to 1 million large stones (up to 12kg) having been used in its construction. The moat walls stand at up to 20 metres tall and 90 metres wide.

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Admission is free, but you will most likely wish to purchase deer crackers during your visit. A pack of ten crackers costs 150 yen. The Todaiji Temple is open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm during the months of April through October, and 8 am to 4:30 pm from November through March. Admission is 500 yen.

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One day is enough to get a good taste of Osaka. Stay in a place like Kita, Central Osaka or Minami to save time. The must-see attractions in Osaka are Osaka Castle, the Kita District and the Minami District. This itinerary covers all three.

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