[Osaka Castle Park | Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture "The castle of a man who dreamed of unifying the country. Now a place of relaxation for citizens and travelers."]

[Osaka Castle Park | Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture "The castle of a man who dreamed of unifying the country. Now it is a place of relaxation for citizens and travelers"] — [Osaka Castle Park] is a vast urban park that spreads around the famous castle "Osaka Castle" built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and is a classic spot that you cannot miss when visiting Osaka. In addition to historical attractions such as stone walls, moats, and castle towers, it is also equipped with cafes, benches, and event spaces, making it a "multi-functional park" that combines history, nature, and liveliness🔥 There are cherry blossoms in spring, autumn leaves in autumn, outdoor festivals in summer, and illuminations in winter, so there is plenty to see in any season💯 ⸻ 📍[Location & Access] ・Address: Osaka Castle, Chuo-ku, Osaka City ・Access: Right next to "Osaka Castle Park Station" on the JR Osaka Loop Line／Osaka You can also access it from Metro "Tanimachi 4-chome Station" 🕰️【Opening hours】 ・Park: Always open (24 hours) ・Castle tower: 9:00-17:00 (last entrance 16:30) 💰【Admission fee】 ・Park: Free ・Castle tower: 600 yen for adults / Free for junior high school students and younger / Free with Osaka Tour Pass ⸻ 🏯Recommended points • The castle tower is impressive! Both the exterior and interior are worth seeing 　→ The view from the observation deck is 360-degree, a spectacular spot where you can see the whole of Osaka city • The scale of the stone walls and moat is just huge 　→ The double defense of the high stone walls and inner moat, the amazingness of realistic Sengoku architecture • Beautiful seasonal scenery such as cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, and plum blossoms 　→ The spring cherry blossom festival season is especially popular! But if you go early in the morning, you can see it quietly. • There are also a lot of food trucks and events. → A cafe in front of the castle!? A stylish and relaxing space spreads out. ⸻ 📸 Tips ・The best angle is to see the castle tower from "Gokuraku Bridge" in the photo. ・The evening and night lighting is also fantastic (the castle tower stands out in gold). ・There is an elevator inside the castle tower, but when it is crowded, it may be faster to take the stairs. ・Viewing Osaka Castle while taking a relaxing break on the lawn is also a "way of enjoying for connoisseurs." ⸻ #Osaka Castle Park #Osaka Tourism #Absolutely Free Travel