Osaka: Walking Tour of Castle History with Castle Tower Entry
Embark on a guided walking tour to uncover the history of Osaka Castle, where you will delve into its military architecture, navigate the tower, and view the castle's largest stone.
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Discover Osaka Castle’s genius military design on this walking tour.
Embark on a walking tour that reveals the impressive military architecture of Osaka Castle. Starting at the Lawson S Otemae Rest House Store, you will investigate the outer moats and defensive structures designed to hinder and separate attackers.
Beginning from Subway Tanimachi 4-chome Station, you will examine the triple moats, the multi-layered gates, and the masugata entrances that ensnared assailants. Traverse the winding paths that enemies once encountered while under attack.
Observe the largest stone of the castle, uncover 16th-century transportation techniques, and identify concealed stone markers left by skilled craftsmen. Gain insights into the wall angles and stone constructions that rendered them virtually unscalable.
Delve into the tower, which served as both a command center and final line of defense, featuring arrow slits, gun ports, and gold utilized for psychological tactics.
Lastly, learn how this “invincible” stronghold succumbed during the years 1614–1615, influenced by the intense conflict between the legacy of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the aspirations of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Highlights
- Bypass the queue
- Panoramic views of the city from the castle's summit
- The castle's defensive architecture and military layout
- The largest stone within the castle and its transportation history
Price Details
Included
- Osaka Castle Tower Admission Ticket
- Professional English-speaking guide
Important Information
Tour Information
Organizer (Planning & Operation)Contents Like LLC
License No: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Registration No. 2-8877
Address: (Branch) Shinjuku Daikan Plaza City 1-210, 7-19-22 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
(Head) 3-4-9 Akatsuka Shinmachi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 175-0093, Japan
Agent (Sales)H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
License No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Minimum Passengers: 1
Contact (Sales Office)
Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Central Park Bldg. 11F
6-13-1 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023 JAPAN
Tel:+81-70-1735-1547(10:00-18:00, Weekdays only)
Tour Operations Manager: Kyota Kasai
(Responsible for transactions regarding this travel contract)
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Cancellation Policy
- 25 or more hour before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
- Less than 25 hour before the activity date: 100% cancellation fee