Osaka Castle Walking Tour and Castle Tower Admission
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover the history of Osaka Castle on a guided walking tour. Learn about the castle’s military design, explore the tower, and see the largest stone in the castle.
[Highlights]
・Skip the line
・City view from the top of the castle
・The castle’s military design and defenses
・The largest stone in the castle and learn how it was transported
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Osaka Castle
Step into history at Osaka Castle, Japan’s most iconic samurai fortress. Explore the towering main keep, view ancient armor and golden relics, and enjoy panoramic city views. Walk through massive stone walls, moats, and strategic gates as a guide reveals secrets of samurai warfare and castle design.
Hokoku Shrine
Visit Toyokuni Shrine, dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the legendary samurai warlord who unified Japan. Discover the impressive bronze statue, offer prayers at the shrine, and learn about Hideyoshi’s rise from a peasant to ruler. A peaceful spot filled with history and spiritual atmosphere.
What‘s Included
Osaka Castle admission fee
Options
Osaka Castle Walking Tour and Castle Tower Admission
Reviews
510 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Guided castle tour
mattym1239,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yutu had a thorough knowledge of the castle area and provided all entrance tickets needed to the castle. The castle is quite vast
Great tour
alexasE5250WP,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuta was a great tour guide! We really enjoyed the tour, it was very interesting and information that we wouldn’t have known otherwise! Thanks Yuta!
Fun and informative tour of Osaka Castle
289antoinetteh,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful tour of Osaka Castle with Kaz! It was great to learn the history and interesting details about the architecture and culture that I wouldn’t have learned exploring the castle on our own. The tour was well-paced and we got to visit many areas of the castle grounds. She was also so helpful in answering all of our questions along the way. So fun! Highly recommended this tour!
Nice tour to the Osaka Castle
ziedi2026,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good and amazing expérience in Osaka Castle, i like very Much ,the guide is very gentle and kind ! I recommand it!! I Explored the iconic Osaka Castle: wander lush gardens, dive into history, and enjoyed panoramic views
Excellent Guide of Osaka Castle
SteveoR2,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Uta was a great tour guide. Really helpful and friendly. We brought our young daughter and his pictures and good demeanour helped her be engaged. Thanks again. Your was about 1.5 hours long. Our group was just 4 people.
Excellent Tour
crystalwK2935XZ,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the tour with Uta and it was great! We had our 6 year old daughter with us and she enjoyed it as well. He was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot!
Osaka castle tour
kerrinec,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun tour with very informative guide, Ukyo. Wouldn’t have learnt information by ourselves. Would recommend this tour. Thank you!
Osaka Castle Tour
bitb2026,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ukyo did a great job showing us around Osaka Castle .. providing great knowledge of the Shogun's who built it and its outer and covered inners walls
Amazing tour, great information and experience.
murtuzak2026,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ukyo was great, he took his time and provided an excellent amount of historical context throughout the tour. The whole experience was amazing and did not feel rushed. I would absolutely recommend Ukyo and this tour for any future travelers interested in learning more about Osaka Castle and Japanese history.
Nice tour
gracekQ1914KB,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ukyo was our guide and he did a great job! He was very helpful and knowledgable about the history of the castle. The tour paid the castle fee and provided a nice walking tour, took a little over an hour.
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