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Osaka Castle Skip-the-line Tickets

Name: Osaka Castle Skip-the-line Tickets
Start: 2025-04-17T05:00:00
End: 2025-04-17T23:30:00
Location: Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle surrounded by cherry blossoms, skip-the-line tickets available.

Osaka Castle with cherry blossoms, skip-the-line tickets available.

Architectural detail of Osaka Castle, Japan

View from the top of Osaka Castle overlooking lush gardens and cityscape.

Discover Japan’s oldest heritage site. Explore the castle with over 100 years of history and countless, precious relics.

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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Guests from United States, Australia, United Kingdom and over 66 countries have loved this experience
John
5/5
Apr, 2025
I bought the ticket 2 minutes before entering the Castle which avoided the massive queue of people, and walked straight in. The online process Wes really quick and easy.
Aaron
4/5
Apr, 2025
It was great! Had so many inclusions ! We enjoyed the experiences more than anything! Got to go to a Giant ferris wheel, ride on the Osaka metro. Enjoyed the Osaka castle. There were probably few other things I'm sure we missed. Wish it had a little more specifics about what it included especially with the activities and Trains.. for example did you know it doesn't include the entirety of the nankai line? Especially out to izumisano. More details on what's included would be great so people who like to be prepared know what they're in for and can plan and accommodate.
Tyler
5/5
Apr, 2025
The Osaka Castle was awesome! Lots of cool artifacts and cool history to learn about. It was definitely worth getting the tickets online. We just bought them on the walk up.
Ryan
3/5
Apr, 2025
I was hoping the inside of the castle would have some more preserved sections of the real castle. Instead the entire indoor floors were turned into museum like rooms with almost nothing left of the original interior. Seems the outside was the only thing kept in its original design. Had I known that I would have never bothered buying a ticket.
Tran
5/5
Apr, 2025
Really a "must have" in Osaka. The garden is full of cherry blossoms and the castle is also beautiful. We bought tickets online, no need to queue and wait on site. It's worth booking in advance otherwise the place is overcrowded
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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