Osaka Castle Skip-the-line Tickets

visited Osaka Castle on a pretty wet and cold winter day, and to be honest, the weather actually made the experience kind of special. While blue skies are nice, the rain made the massive stone walls look darker and more dramatic, and the gold accents on the tower really popped against the grey sky. Plus, the park was much quieter than usual, which was a nice bonus.I was super grateful that the interior is a modern, reconstructed museum. Stepping out of the freezing rain and into a warm, heated building felt amazing. It’s not an old drafty castle inside, so it’s actually a perfect rainy-day activity. We took our time going through the history exhibits and looking at the samurai dioramas just to stay dry and warm.We did brave the outer observation deck at the top. It was a bit windy and misty, but the view of the city through the rain was really cool and moody. Just be careful on the walk up to the castle, as the stone paths can get a little slick when they’re wet.My biggest tip? Don’t rush off immediately. Grab some piping hot takoyaki from the stalls near the entrance afterwards. Standing under an umbrella, eating hot food while looking up at the castle in the rain, was actually one of my favorite moments of the trip.