Osaka is a great place to absorb yourself in some culture and history where modern and ancient Japan meet side by side in perfect harmony…Osaka Castle exudes a stately presence even surrounded by high-rise buildings. Osaka Castle is a Japanese historic landmark in Chūō-ku, a symbol of Osaka , Japan comprised of 13 structures, a must do plus the gardens surrounding it which covers about 250 acres in the heart of the second-largest city in Japan. The park is one of Osaka’s most popular hanami spot full of cherry trees during the cherry blossom season the color is magnificent, which usually takes place in early April.The castle tower is surrounded by secondary citadels, gates, turrets, impressive stone walls and a massive moat with castle standing on a hill.
The construction of Osaka Castle started in 1583 by one of Japan’s most fabled warlords on a flat land the former site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple. The castle was used as a stronghold 1615 and was felled in during the century-long wars known as the winter siege and summer siege of Osaka. Tokugawa Hidetada succeeded in ending the war and rebuilt and completed its construction in three years. It was the largest castle at the time. Toyotomi Hideyoshi intended to become the center of a new, unified Japan. Today’s castle was restored to its Edo-era days, based on paintings of the original on folding screens. The current castle is a concrete reproduction of the original castle, with a modern museum within. You can also enjoy having a tour on some of our past Castle articles The Truly Fairy Tale Castle Hohenschwangau – One of the Magnificent Castles of King Ludwig Germany, The Swan King’s Castles: Neuschwanstein– Germany and Best Destinations for Halloween Bran Castle – Dracula’s Castle . Osaka Castle image scours on Pinterest… Enjoy the Harmony and Beauty outside the Osaka Castle Japan.

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