What other travelers are saying about Osaka Castle
I was visiting the Osaka temple on Monday 26 of August, am not saying it is good and not bad at all. The weather was a bit hot since August is the summer season in Japan. But the temple was so amazing the combination of the green white and gold makes the temple more attractive and stunning.
It’s a must for tourists to visit the temple in visiting Osaka. You will be able to see the history of the old Japan inside the temple. Lots of art and majestic costumes that Japan has been wearing back in the past. The people are so kind and helpful, there’s no regret to come and visit this amazing place.
Beautiful castle and surronding gardens, even if not the original one, the reconstruction is still amazing. If you plan to visit it, then buy tickets in advance, the queue at the ticket counter is huge. There are some exhibitions on the different floors of the castle and it is prohibited to take pictures.You can have a view of the city from the rooftop, maybe the best part of the whole visit. From the outside is a lot better.
While the exterior is really nice and the golden animals and creatures tell an interesting story, was a bit surprised that interior has nothing of its former glory. But it does have an interesting exhibition showing the history of wars and emperors and you can even dress up and have a photo taken wearing a helmet. From the top floor there is a nice view of Osaka. Also a tip- don’t stand in the long queue to buy a ticket. You can get it online and skip the queues.
Please be aware the lift is currently out of order so there is a lot of climbing of stairs to do to get to the top.
Lots to see on beach floor including videos.
If you buy the day pass for the subway for the Osaka subway - you get fast track queue to the ticket office rather than wait for 15minutes in the queue and you get a 10% discount on the entrance fee:600 yen for 540yen.
The train that takes you to and from uses a rather long route! Takes about the same time to walk! Cost 400yen.
Unfortunately really crowded during the summer, and to be honest the tourists there were the worst that I saw during my trip.
It's sad because the castle rampart is astounding and the overall castle with it environment are really neat to look at.
Still a nice (and cheap) experience.