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‘s Included
Osaka Castle admission fee
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.
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Osaka Castle Walking Tour and Castle Tower Admission
Reviews
114 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The history of this area...
Mike S,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00The history of this area was mind blowing and our guide made the experience truly unforgettable. If you are in Osaka this tour is an absolute must.
This is an excellent...
Karen S,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is an excellent tour, well organised, very informative and at the right pace. Nori & Ichiro are great guides, friendly and attentive to everyone’s needs. Highly recommended
Our guides made the tour...
Sandi G,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guides made the tour fun and informative. You could tell they loved Osaka Castle and enjoyed being able to share its history.
Great way to spend 2...
Andrew T,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great way to spend 2 hours in Osaka. Visiting other shrines and temples, there was very little historical context. Our guide, Sayaka, was very friendly, spoke great English, and provided all the information needed to appreciate our visit to the castle.
Osaka Castle
Vera C,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00My family and I had a super tour of Osaka Castle ....brought to life by our guide Kenta . He gave lots of background detail and peovided such interesting information Very professional Would recommend
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