Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle (大阪城) is a Japanese castle which is in Osaka city of Osaka Prefecture.[1] Most of the structures are made of wood. It is one of Japan's "Three Famous Castles." (The other castles are Himeji Castle and Kumamoto Castle.)[2]
Toyotomi Hideyoshi made the people build Osaka castle in the year 1583 (天正11年). In 1620, Tokugawa Hidetada started to rebuild Osaka Castle and it finished in 1629. Osaka Castle had been destroyed by fire twice. First, The Summer Battle of Osaka (大阪夏の陣) in 1645. Second, during World War II.
In 1948, Osaka castle's restoration was started. Now Osaka Castle tower is the symbol of Osaka town.
Today, Osaka Castle is surrounded by a large park with gardens, moats, and stone walls. The main tower is eight stories high and includes a modern museum inside. Visitors can learn about the castle’s history and enjoy beautiful views of the city from the top floor. It is a popular place for both tourists and locals, especially during cherry blossom season. [3]
Osaka Castle Media
Osaka Castle Aerial photograph 2017
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Outer moat of Osaka Castle
Miniature model of the castle complex after the Tokugawa rebuilding
Ōte-mon Gate with moat in foreground
Osaka Castle rampart in 1865
Stone marking the place where Toyotomi Hideyori and his mother, Yodo-Dono, committed suicide after the fall of Osaka Castle
Osaka castle grounds serving as a part of the Osaka Army Arsenal, June 1945
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Osaka Castle pedestrian entrance
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References
- ↑ http://www.osakacastle.net www.osakacastle.net
- ↑ http://www.uraken.net/museum/indexcastle.html www.uraken.net/museum/indexcastle.html
- ↑ El castillo de Osaka, un paseo único por la historia en 2025 (in es) (2025-09-23). Retrieved 2025-10-13.
