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Osaka Amazing Pass: Free Entry to Osaka Castle

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09:00am - 05:00pm

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Extended validity

Visit anytime until 14 Mar, 2026 without worrying about committing to a date today

Get free entry to iconic Osaka Castle with the Osaka Amazing Pass, plus access to 40+ attractions and unlimited train & bus rides for 1 or 2 days.

    • Visit the Osaka Castle Main Tower for free with this 'amazing' pass! Walk through historical displays and enjoy the city view from the observation floor.

    • Get access to the Toyotomi Stone Wall Museum. See the original stones and learn how the massive walls of Osaka Castle were built and preserved.

    • Use the pass to enter about 40 attractions at no extra cost, including the Umeda Sky Building, Osaka Water Bus, and Tombori River Cruise.

    • Ride around Osaka easily. The pass covers Osaka Metro, city buses, and private rail lines like Hankyu, Hanshin, Keihan, Kintetsu, and Nankai.

    • Choose a 1-day or 2-day option. You can use the pass on any day within 3 months of purchase – just activate it after 3am on the day you go.

    • 1 or 2-day Osaka pass (as per option selected)

    • Free entry to Osaka Castle Main Tower & Toyotomi Ishigaki Museum

    • Access to 40 attractions & discounts/special offers (details here)

    • Unlimited access to Osaka Metro & Osaka City Bus (some routes excluded)

    • Unlimited rides on private railway lines (Hankyu, Hanshin, Keihan, Kintetsu, Nankai)

    • Access to JR Lines

    • Access to Nankai Line Kansai Airport Station

  • These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 3 months.

  • These tickets are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.

  • Get free access to the iconic Osaka Castle Main Tower and Toyotomi Stone Wall Museum with the Osaka Amazing Pass, plus unlimited city travel and entry to 40+ top attractions.

    Getting started

    Purchase this pass and receive a digital ticket with a QR code. The pass is valid for 1 or 2 consecutive days, depending on your selection. You can use it anytime within 3 months of purchase.

    Arrival + entrance information

    To start using the pass, press 'Start use' in your pass app after 3am on your travel day. Showing a screenshot won’t work – make sure your phone has internet access. At attraction entrances, present your activated QR code for entry. Security checks may be conducted at certain locations. For transportation, simply show the pass at ticket gates for Osaka Metro, buses, or partner private railways within Osaka City.

    What to expect

    • Free entry to the Main Tower, where you’ll find museum exhibits on Osaka’s history and panoramic views from the top floor.

    • Access to the Toyotomi Stone Wall Museum, which displays original stones and explains how the castle’s massive walls were constructed.

    • Entry to 40+ attractions, including Umeda Sky Building, Osaka Water Bus, and Tombori River Cruise.

    • Unlimited rides on Osaka Metro, city buses, and private railway lines within Osaka City (excluding JR Lines and Kansai Airport Station).

    Pass options

    Choose a 1-day or 2-day pass, usable on any day within three months of purchase.

  • Osaka Castle

    Monday09:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:30pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:30pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:30pm
    Thursday09:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:30pm
    Friday09:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:30pm
    Saturday09:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:30pm
    Sunday09:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:30pm
  • What to bring

    • Bring along a smartphone with a camera and internet connection as this service is not compatible with feature phones.

    What's not allowed

    • You cannot enter by taking a screenshot of the QR code.

    Additional information

    • The pass is valid from the facility’s opening time on the day of use until the last entry time.

    • For public transportation, it can be used from the first train to the last train of the day. It cannot be used for 24 or 48 hours from the activation time.

    • This ticket is valid from 3am to 2:59am the next day. Make sure to press “Start use” after 3am on the day you plan to use it. If you activate it between 12am and 2:59am, it will still count as the previous day and expire at 3am.

    • Please check the official websites of the establishments to check for public holidays, business hours, and notices before planning your visit.

    • You can use the pass to enter the attractions once on the day you use it to travel on the buses or trains.

    • There will be no refunds in case you could not visit a tourist attraction.

    • If you have a 2-day pass, it can be used once to enter a tourist attraction within the period of use.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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