Osaka Castle is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Osaka.
Osaka Castle attracts many tourists from Japan and abroad every year.
The area surrounding Osaka Castle is a park rich in nature, with playground equipment for children and restaurants, making it an ideal spot for sightseeing.
In this article, I, an Osaka resident, will tell you how much is the admission fee to Osaka Castle and whether it is worth visiting.
Over 2.4 million visitors! Osaka Castle boasts the No. 1 visitor number
In the summer of 2024, news broke that "the number of visitors to the Osaka Castle Keep is the highest in Japan."
"Osaka Castle" visitors had been declining due to the Corona disaster, but the number of visitors in FY2023 exceeded 2 million for the first time in four years, and the final number of visitors to the Osaka Castle Keep exceeded 2.4 million.
It was proudly ranked "No. 1" in the number of visitors to castles throughout Japan in 2023.
Osaka Castle" exhibits a variety of historical materials related to the castle and the Warring States period (1467-1615), including items related to "Toyotomi Hideyoshi," who is known to have risen from a peasant to a ruler in the midst of the warfare known as Japan's Warring States period (1467-1615). The exhibition includes items related to "Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Various exhibitions and events are held from time to time, so no matter how many times you visit, you are sure to discover something new and fascinating about Osaka Castle.
<Basic information about Osaka Castle
| Address | 1-1, Osaka Castle, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0002, Japan |
| TEL | 06-6941-3044 |
| Basic Library Hours | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (admission until 4:30 pm) *Scheduled to change from 2025. |
| Closed | December 28 to January 1 |
It's not just the number of visitors that makes it No. 1! Osaka Castle is worth a visit!
Osaka Castle is No. 1 not only in terms of the number of visitors.
The interior of Osaka Castle is a museum facility, housing and exhibiting valuable materials and cultural assets.
The stone wall on the east side of the Honmaru is the tallest in Japan at approximately 32 meters. The stone in front of the Honmaru's main gate is the largest stone in Japan, and is also worth seeing.
History buffs and those who love Japanese castles, as well as those who do not, will be overwhelmed by the height and size.
If you are not sure whether or not to visit Osaka Castle, this is a great opportunity to visit.
Is admission to Osaka Castle free?
Admission to Osaka Castle is 600 yen for adults and free for children.
High school students and older are charged as adults and junior high school students and younger are charged as children.
＜Admission fees for Osaka Castle
| Adults | Junior high school students and under | |
| admission fee | ¥600 | Free (Junior high school students need a certificate) |
Group rates apply for visits of 15 or more people, so when visiting as a group, be sure to purchase tickets together rather than individually.
In addition to cash (Japanese yen), credit cards, electronic money, and QR code payment are also accepted, QR code payment" is also available for those without cash.
Admission fees and opening hours of Osaka Castle will change from April 1, 2025
As mentioned earlier, admission to Osaka Castle has been 600 yen for adults and free for children, but this will be partially changed from April 2025.
Note that the fee structure will change to "1,200 yen" for adults, "600 yen" for high school and university students, and "free" for junior high school students and younger. Please note that the fee structure will be changed to "free" for junior high school students and younger.
<Admission fees for Osaka Castle (after April 2025)
| Adults | High school and college students | Junior high school students and under | |
| admission fee | ¥1,200 | 600 yen (certificate required) | Free (junior high school students must have ID) |
The price increase is due to the opening of a new facility, the "Osaka Castle Toyotomi Ishigaki Kan," which exhibits the stonewalls of the first castle built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
According to the Osaka City Tourism Division, "there are few castles other than Osaka Castle where visitors can experience the overlap of history from Toyotomi to Tokugawa," so visitors can expect it to be worth the 1,200 yen fee.
Please note that from April 2025, the opening hours will also be extended by one hour to "9:00-18:00 (admission until 17:30)."
Worth a visit when sightseeing in Osaka! Osaka Castle Keep, the best in Japan
Thus, "Osaka Castle" is so popular and full of attractions that it boasts the largest number of visitors in Japan.
Special exhibitions are held at Osaka Castle Keep and various events are held in Osaka Castle Park. Visitors can also experience nature in Osaka Castle Park and enjoy the four seasons in Japan.
It should be fun to see with your eyes and take pictures of the beautiful Japanese seasons and the castle tower, such as cherry blossoms in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall.
Junior high school students and younger are admitted free of charge, making it a great place for family trips.
Please visit Osaka Castle when you are sightseeing in Osaka!
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