Landmarks

Osaka Castle Skip-the-line Tickets

Name: Osaka Castle Skip-the-line Tickets
Start: 2026-01-17T09:00:00
End: 2026-01-17T17:00:00
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

(2,315)

Massimo

Jan 2026

Verified booking

5/5

We wanted to visit Osaka-castle since the beginning of our trip. However we didn't have time to think of buying tickets ahead and we undervalued the queue at the entrance. We were than reluctantly , decided to queue up at the ticket lane which was quite long and demotivating. Moreover, it was quote a cold morning and we we're about to gives up. We saw, then, the indication of web based ticket and we decided to give it a chance by looking at the castle website. And then we made our tickets with readout in 1min. Received QR code and changed queue immediately. We were in a minute later ready to queue for the elevator and start our day enjoying our time in osaka to do everything we had been schedule already. Thanks headout

Andrew

Dec 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I just had to show the QR code from the online ticket to the guard and was ushered to a separate express line straight to the the ticket counter, and then showing the code again to enter. And there was a line of people, about 30 at the time all queing up to buy the tickets at the counter. The whole experience was really great, well displayed and translations of artifacts and history of Osaka. The top floor on the 8th floor is a viewing deck, and it is breathtaking to see the beautiful mountains in the horizon surrounding the city with the breeze in your face. Totally worth a visit for sure !

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
Massimo
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
We wanted to visit Osaka-castle since the beginning of our trip. However we didn't have time to think of buying tickets ahead and we undervalued the queue at the entrance. We were than reluctantly , decided to queue up at the ticket lane which was quite long and demotivating. Moreover, it was quote a cold morning and we we're about to gives up. We saw, then, the indication of web based ticket and we decided to give it a chance by looking at the castle website. And then we made our tickets with readout in 1min. Received QR code and changed queue immediately. We were in a minute later ready to queue for the elevator and start our day enjoying our time in osaka to do everything we had been schedule already. Thanks headout
Kristen
Jan 2026
Verified booking
4/5
Skipping the long queue was definitely worth it - though the castle itself was disappointing. The internal displays are only focused on a single battle and omit so many other interesting eras. It is worth the stair climb for the view of Osaka though, and the incidental exercise is a happy bonus
Michael
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
The line to buy tickets was like 200 people long. The "online ticket" line was completely empty. We probably saved 30 minutes. We really did "skip the line." Great decision on our part bc I'm not a fan of long lines.
Peter
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
The tickets are only a little more then at the door and easily saved me about 20-30 mins in line to get in. Totally worth it. Show the guards that you have the tickets already and they wave you in past everyone else.
Eray
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
It was very impressive. We enjoyed and learned. Stone museum was different.

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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