• Sakuramon Gate - [16 guns and horizontal arrows]
  Teppo-Haza features a total of 16 guns, with 8 positioned at Kasaishi crenels and 8 at maruhasama on the earthen wall (2 on each Kasaishi crenel atop the megalith). Originally, a tamon turret was situated on the stone walls flanking the earthen wall, and a kuruwa for hanging horizontal arrows was located on the left side of the earthen bridge.
  The view of Sakuramon Dobashi Bridge from Yokoyakake Point of Sakuramon Gate is notable. Every earthen bridge in Osaka Castle is equipped with a crossbar.
• Japanese garden - In 1931 (Showa 6), alongside the reconstruction of Osaka Castle’s tower, the city of Osaka developed this purely Japanese-style garden as part of Kishu Palace, which was constructed on the east side at that time.
  The central pond spans 300 tsubo, shaped like a crane wing, with a rocky mountain as its backdrop. From the south side of the pond, the garden is designed to offer a view of the castle tower.
• Osaka Castle Main Tower (Osaka Castle Museum) - Osaka Castle, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi with the aim of unifying the country, is renowned as the most challenging castle to conquer.
  Standing 55 meters tall, it boasts five levels and eight stories. The golden embellishments, including the ornate shachi on the top roof and the fushitora (tiger) beneath the kagaran (columns), shine brilliantly. It is celebrated as a prime example of castle architecture, standing proudly against the blue sky.
  Note: Entry into the castle keep is not included.
• Hokoku Shrine - Situated in front of Osaka Castle’s Sakura Gate, this shrine is dedicated to Lords Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Toyotomi Hideyori, and Toyotomi Hidenaga. The ruins of Osaka Castle mark the site where followers of Ishiyama Honganji Temple resisted Oda Nobunaga’s forces for 11 years during the Battle of Ishiyama. The area was so well-fortified that even Nobunaga opted for peace, leading Hideyoshi to choose it for his castle to pacify the country. It is considered a sacred area for worship, closely connected to the enshrined deity.
• Site of Aoyamon Gate - Osaka Castle features four entrances and exits, one of which is Aoyamon. The gate in the square is known as Aoyamon.
  Despite its impressive appearance, Aoyamon is not classified as an important cultural property, as it was restored.
• South Outer Moat - Following the winter campaign in Osaka, Ieyasu devised a strategy against the Toyotomi faction, including the reclamation of the moat in the peace agreement terms. Consequently, not only the outer moat but also the inner moat, Ninomaru, and Sannomaru were reclaimed. After dismantling Osaka Castle, the Osaka Natsu no Jin⚔ commenced.
• The place where Toyotomi Hideyori and Yododono took their lives - During the Osaka Summer Battle, Toyotomi Hideyori, the lord of Osaka Castle, and his mother, Yodo-dono, took their own lives shortly after the castle’s fall.
  A monument believed to mark the site of their suicide is located nearby.
• Osaka Castle Main Tower (Osaka Castle Museum) - This tour does not include entry into the castle tower, so please plan to visit it independently later.
  Reason 1➤ Waiting in line for entry exceeds an hour.
  Reason 2➤ Photography is prohibited inside the castle tower.
• Gokuraku-bashi Bridge (Osaka Castle) - “Gokurakubashi” serves as a bridge to Paradise.
• Inner Moat - This inner moat was not filled as part of Ieyasu’s peace strategy during the Siege of Osaka; it has been an “empty moat” without water since the castle’s construction.
• Display of Engraved Stones - Engraved stones are those carved by retainers of feudal lords tasked with constructing Osaka Castle’s stone walls, as well as by stonemasons. During the stone gathering and stacking process, characters or patterns were carved onto individual stones as needed. Additionally, the family crests of the responsible feudal lords were etched onto the surfaces of the completed stone walls.
• Osaka Castle Bairin - Approximately 1,245 plum trees of 105 varieties are planted here.
  In early spring (the plum grove at Osaka Castle Park is best viewed from late January to mid-March; varieties include early-blooming, standard-blooming, and late-blooming types, allowing for a long viewing period, with overall peak bloom typically occurring from late February to early March), it bursts into a magnificent display of colorful blossoms, attracting many visitors.

• Photography - Data sent to designated email address
• Gratuities
• Default language English/Please inquire for other-Italian, Spanish, French, Chinese, Thai, Indonesia
• Bushido or Yamato Nadeshiko Guide Lecture
• Samurai armor for men; armor or kimono for women

• Osaka Castle Museum is not included.
• Bottled water
• Private transportation
• Other Personal Expenses
• Movie Recording* (Paid Option). Included if you select the optional “Record Samurai Sword Experience

• Osaka Castle Urban Legends from the Warring States Period: Special Tour Guide.
  Rekijo will lead visitors to secret spots that only experts or those well-read in literature would know about.
  Another monument, “Yodo-kun’s Cenotaph for 32 Martyrs,” is said to hold the curse of the woman who dedicated her life there.
  The empty moat has never simply dried up; it has remained without water since its creation.
  There is also the tale of Yukimura Sanada’s escape route…

• Enjoy a Hakama set for men, a Kimono set for women, or a set of Armor and embark on a pilgrimage in Samurai attire!
  (Children’s sets are available for ages 6 and up)
  This is the region where the final battle of the Samurai took place.

• The Samurai Night Time Economic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is highly recommended.

Embark on a pilgrimage in armor and helmets, as if preparing for battle, to this poignant and sacred site until the fall of the castle in the Osaka battle, the last significant battle of the Samurai warriors.

• The default language is English. Due to limited staff availability for languages other than the default, we may be unable to accommodate your request.
• Armor Sizes and Types/Depending on your height, weight, etc., you may not be able to wear your preferred armor. Please consult at the front desk on the day and select authentic armor. *Armor sizes are generally suitable for heights up to 185cm and weights up to 100kg.
• As you will sweat easily while wearing hakama or armor and practicing swordsmanship, please arrive dressed as follows:
• Assistants will help you put on hakama and armor. You cannot put them on yourself.
• Please use the restroom before dressing.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.