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Osaka Castle – Its Sights, History & The Best Walking Route

Osaka Castle, or Osaka-jo, as it is called in Japanese, is one of Japan’s most famous attractions and well worth a visit! More than 2,5 million people visit Osaka Castle every year. It is the biggest attraction in Osaka and features on all those lists “the best castles in Japan” and “the most beautiful castles in Japan“.

The eight-floor tall bright white Osaka Castle with its golden ornaments and the greenish copper roof is a stunning sight! It is one of our favorite castles in Japan, next to Himeji Castle and Crow Castle.

In the evenings, the castle is beautifully illuminated and looms dramatically above its surrounding moat, looking even grander. The main castle building is built on top of a stone foundation surrounded by a water moat to make it difficult for intruders to attack it.

The castle ground houses thirteen buildings and structures, including several turrets, a tea house, and gates. The buildings at Osaka Castle has been designated as valuable cultural assets of…

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