Landmarks

Osaka Castle Skip-the-line Tickets

Name: Osaka Castle Skip-the-line Tickets
Start: 2026-01-03T09:00:00
End: 2026-01-03T17:00:00
Location: Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle with cherry blossoms and a boat on the moat, skip-the-line tickets available.

Traveler with camera near Osaka Castle, Japan.

Osaka Castle rooftop with ornate gold tiger detail, partially framed by green leaves.

View from Osaka Castle over cityscape and lush greenery.

Open today

09:00am - 05:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Discover Japan’s oldest heritage site. Explore the castle with over 100 years of history and countless, precious relics.

4.5/5

(2,286)

Keri

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Pre-ordering tickets is a MUST. The line was absolutely crazy to get tickets. Once you get past the ticket booth, you will get an option to wait in line for an elevator or to take the stairs. If you are able to take the stairs, it will also save a lot of time. Even with the elevator though, be prepared for a lot of walking and a good amount of stairs outside the castle. It is beautiful and so interesting. Take your time on each floor, and take a seat to pace yourself when you need. It will be warm once you are in and surrounded by people.

Many

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review — Osaka Castle Visiting Osaka Castle was an incredible experience! The architecture is absolutely stunning, surrounded by beautiful gardens and a peaceful moat that makes the whole place feel timeless. The inside of the castle has been turned into a museum, where you can learn a lot about Japan’s history and the samurai era. From the top floor, the panoramic view of Osaka city is breathtaking — especially at sunset.

Uzma

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Got to Osaka castle and the queues for the tickets were CRAZY! We were contemplating leaving when I decided to check for online tickets - it took seconds to book and we got into the express queue where we literally walked past everyone and got straight into the castle. Despite being busy inside we managed to see and experience what we wanted and get some great photos.

Skip waiting in long queues to get physical tickets when you book this convenient e-ticket and visit one of the most important historical heritage sites built in Ancient Japan.

Explore the castle with over 100 years of history and countless precious relics.

Experience Japan from a century ago, with access to the castle’s 8 floors.

Take in Osaka City’s panoramic views from the top.

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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Lisa
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
This experience was well organized. We were able to go at our own pace and learned a lot about the history of Osaka Castle. The advance purchase was helpful. Once we arrived at the Castle we did not have to wait in any line.
Marta
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The architecture is beautiful, the story of the castle's owner well told with a lot of typically Japanese detail and whimsy, with a 360-degree view of the park on the top floor and everything very well organized! A must-see in Osaka!
Tasnim
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Very nice catsle You should book your online ticket because it is very crowded Also there is another museum just next to the castle and I think it is an interesting place to go You can book with this website
Mark
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The view from the castle is spectacular. Skipping the line with this tickets saved so much time, simply show your QR code to the security officer and thell let you straight through
Shane
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Pre-purchased tickets with QR code allowed us to skip the lines. Similarly, if you're able to take the stairs at the castle you save time lining up for lifts! Highly recommend.

Taking inspiration from the Taisho period, this attraction is an important historical heritage site, built in Ancient Japan. Explore Osaka Castle’s historical grounds at your own time and pace. This experience is one that shouldn’t be missed while in Osaka. In 1583, Hideyoshi Toyotomi began trying to build the Osaka Castle on the site of Ishiyama Hongaji, which was suitable to inhabit a ruler.

After the death of Hideyoshi’s death, the regime moved to the Tokugawa family and the Osaka Castle fell in 1615 at Osaka Natsunokin. This heritage site was then rebuilt under the order of the second Shogun Hidetada Tokugawa, which took around 10 years. This site played a major role as the base of the Western government for the Shogun. Featuring a spectacular light-up and Japanese historical treasures, this Osaka Castle illumination displays over 3 million colorful LED lights on a 300cm long picture scroll. Don’t miss this 430-year-old edifice in Osaka.

Osaka Castle

Monday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm

What's not allowed

Large luggage, sharp metals, and food and drinks are not permitted in the castle. Only water is allowed on the premises.

Flash photography is not allowed in certain areas of the castle.

Accessibility

Free admission will be given to visitors with disability certificates. One companion can also be admitted for free.

The castle is wheelchair and stroller accessible. However, if the castle gets too crowded on a certain day, strollers will not be allowed.

Additional information

Guests can deposit their belongings at the entrance ticket counter at a fee of JPY100 per piece. Available from 9am to 4:30pm only (last call for pick up at 5pm).

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

Ticket Redemption Point

Show your ticket at Osaka Castle.

Address: 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0002, Japan

Landmark: Next to Miraiza Osaka-Jo shopping mall.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

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