The Osaka Castle with the beautiful park area offers a relaxed balance to the concrete buildings of the city. Originating in the 15th century, Osaka Castle was built on the orders of General Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Osaka Castle is multi-storey, beautifully decorated and towers like a sentinel over the city's rooftops.

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May 9, 2018

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One of the famous Japanese castles and a highlight of Osaka.
However, the current castle tower was only rebuilt in 1931 from reinforced concrete. In 1997 the facility was renovated. …

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🅰️ndy

January 24, 2023

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Stunning architecture, you can only marvel here when you stand in front of the building complex. The entire complex is built on a raised level, so you have a great view over the gardens and into the city.

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