What other travelers are saying about Osaka Castle Park
Amazing place to walk around the grounds and seep in the history of this historical place. One can literally walk for a few miles inside the walls without charge. Plenty of benches to rest on.
Castle is beautiful from the outside (did not go in).
Plenty of shade on the grounds as well.
Plan for a couple of hours here at least!
Also is a restaurant/cafe near the Castle.
The observation platform offers breathtaking views of the city, and the museum inside provides a look into the castle’s past.
I visited in September, and the waiting time was around 20 minutes, which was quite reasonable. The queue moved quickly, and the staff were efficient and friendly. The surrounding park is beautiful.
Frankly, it looks incredibly beautiful from the outside. But the inside has nothing to do with its exterior. It's a museum. If I remember correctly, it's 800 yen per person and taking photos inside is prohibited. They close the doors at 16:30. The last people to enter are allowed to stay inside for 30-40 minutes. The castle itself didn't mean much to me, but the surroundings and atmosphere are beautiful, you can take beautiful photos.
One of the best tourists spot, it is a must visit castle when you are visiting Osaka. Once you get there, it feels like you are in a fairy tale. That awesome boat ride, breathtaking views, there is a small marketplace to shop ninja stuff... i loved it, one of the best castles I have visited so far
I would say overall, this is a better visit than the imperial Palace in Tokyo. At least we get to see more of the park and you get to go up into the tower on the observation deck.
Once you get to the tower you can take the elevator to the 5th floor. Then you have to walk up four flights of steps to the observatory area. But it's worth it going up there to get a view of the park and City. There is a nearby military building that has food and souvenir shopping, they have a samurai store and my store.
