Historical Building
1. Osaka Castle Main Keep
An Osaka symbol standing 55 meters tall with 5 tiers and 8 interior floors, the main keep of Osaka Castle features dazzling gold ornamentation across its structure, including “fish tiger” shachihoko figurines on the topmost roof and prostrate tigers beneath its balustrades.
| Opening Hours | 9:00 - 17:00 (admissions close 16:30; opening hours may extend seasonally) |
|---|---|
| Closed | New Year holidays (12/28 - 1/1) |
| Location | 〒 540-0002 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka |
| Direction | Roughly a 15- to 20-minute walk from Morinomiya or Osakajokoen Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line |
| Price | Adults: ¥600
Children 14 and under, Osaka City residents 65+ (ID required), and persons with disabilities: free |
| Tel | 06-6941-3044 |
| Tour Guide | Rental audio guides available |
| URL | http://www.osakacastle.net/english/ |
2. Shitennoji Temple, Sohonzan, Washu
Founded 1,400 years ago by Prince Shotoku. The first Buddhist temple to receive national oversight and financial support from the nation. Shitennoji Temple also holds numerous national treasures and Important Cultural Properties among the relics from the time of its founding.
| Opening Hours | 9:00 - 17:00 (admissions close 16:30; opening hours may extend seasonally) |
|---|---|
| Closed | New Year holidays (12/28 - 1/1) |
| Location | 〒 540-0002 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka |
| Direction | Roughly a 15- to 20-minute walk from Morinomiya or Osakajokoen Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line |
| Price | Adults: ¥600
Children 14 and under, Osaka City residents 65+ (ID required), and persons with disabilities: free |
| Tel | 06-6941-3044 |
| Tour Guide | Rental audio guides available |
| URL | http://www.osakacastle.net/english/ |