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Discover Japan’s oldest heritage site. Explore the castle with over 100 years of history and countless, precious relics.
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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.
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Explore the castle with over 100 years of history and countless precious relics.
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Experience Japan from a century ago, with access to the castle’s 8 floors.
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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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Guests from United States, Australia, Germany and over 71 countries have loved this experience
Kerrie
May, 2025Verified booking
This place is perfect for a family visit to learn about the history of Osaka and the castle some great views from the top floor of the castle .Edmund
May, 2025Verified booking
Very concise and easy to follow
Massimo
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Our experience in Osaka and with the ticket service really caught my attention positively, the ticket buying has been really quick, easy and usefull to skip the infinite line at the entrance of the Osaka Castle, thanks to Headout for making thos process easier and very intuitive!!!🤩
Luka
Aug, 2025Verified booking
The castle is really impressive, with nice movies explaining the history of the place. We visited during the summer, so it was a bit tough with the heat, but there is a lot of places to get some refreshing drinks to help. Overall, an amazing experience!Marko
Aug, 2025Verified booking
On a blistering mid-summers day, the Osaka sun shone bright. Visitors from all around the world cowered under trees, fans ablaze, hats and shirts covering every last part of their bodies. I was looking forward to visiting the famed Osaka Castle, but didn't realise it was such a popular attraction, nor one that would have a line of over 100m to buy tickets. Standing and waiting in a line in that sun? No. Thank. You. I called my friends, scattered around the grounds in various sun-protected and air conditioned locations. ' Should we go up to the castle?' I asked. ' the lines too long! It's too hot!' they said. And that's where Headout saved the day. 'I got this. Meet me at the front.' 2 minutes later, using the super easy and effective Headout website, we were in the castle. We'd skipped the line. We'd avoided waiting in the heat. We'd walked right in into one of Japan's most popular attractions. Unreal. I cannot recommend Headout more, wherever you might be going.
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.
What's not allowed
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Large luggage, sharp metals, and food and drinks are not permitted in the castle. Only water is allowed on the premises.
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Flash photography is not allowed in certain areas of the castle.
Accessibility
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Free admission will be given to visitors with disability certificates. One companion can also be admitted for free.
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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).
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
Ticket Redemption Point
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Show your ticket at Osaka Castle.
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Address: 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0002, Japan
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Landmark: Next to Miraiza Osaka-Jo shopping mall.
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