Osaka Castle. The heart of Osaka Image: iStock/ Sean Pavone. Osaka Castle is an integral part of Osaka’s history. Its striking appearance includes glimmering gold ornamentation with tiger imagery, and ...

Learn about the turbulent history of Osaka Castle by stepping inside the iconic building and exploring its museum. There are eight floors, each with exhibits that tell the castle’s fascinating ...

Osaka has been enjoying a sharp increase in popularity among foreign visitors. As one of Japan’s major urban areas, it has attractions that can rival those of Kyoto and Tokyo. Here we will tell you ...

Osaka is packed with history—Osaka Castle, endless shrines, and temples that make it onto just about every travel guide. And look, if it’s your first time in Japan, those are definitely worth ...

Osaka Castle. Step back in time and visit Osaka Castle, one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks. Built by the samurai warlord Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the castle’s museum exhibits bring his story to life.

10 Things to Do in Osaka. ... Dating back to 1583, the Edo-era Osaka Castle (admission $39) is decked out with striking white walls crowned with graceful sloping tiled ceilings.

1) 4 P.M. Neighborhood Finds. Acquaint yourself with a little-known side of Osaka in Nakazakicho, a rare neighborhood of narrow lanes and wooden houses that survived the air raids of World War II ...

This leaves you with more time to do some sightseeing or even have a day trip to nearby areas like Kyoto, Nara and Kobe. If you’re planning a trip to Osaka, or thinking of visiting somewhere in Japan ...

What to do if you’ve got 48 hours in this up-and-coming tourist hub. ... Osaka Castle sits within a 106-hectare park (Getty) (Getty Images) Travel essentials. Getting there.

Osaka Castle was originally constructed in 1583 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537–98). The castle donjon was rebuilt in 1931. A municipal park encompassing over 100 hectares spreads out from the ...