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The castle, which was rebuilt and then destroyed several times, was last reconstructed in 1997. In 1953, the castle complex was declared a special historical site. Today, it houses a museum. Visitors must remove their shoes at the entrance before climbing the eight floors.

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Today the castle closed at 4:30 p.m. Admission is 500 yen.

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There is also a stamp station for the Eki stamp book.

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The early bird... in the morning, the chances are still good to photograph the castle with few visitors.

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The castle has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. It has seven floors that can be visited. The entrance fee is 1,000 yen. Upon entering the castle, you must take off your shoes (as in any castle) and carry them with you in a bag. The castle has never been destroyed by fire or war and is one of the few remaining original castles. From the point where you validate your ticket to the point where you have to take off your shoes, you understand why the castle has never been conquered. The paths lead through thick walls and around many corners, perfect for keeping your opponent at bay.

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During the Edo period, this was the main entrance, known as the Otemonguchi Gate. At that time, it was three-story and the most dignified and secure gate of the castle. However, it was demolished during the Meiji period. The Otemon Gate, as we see it today, was rebuilt in 1938 with a modified design.

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You can even visit the castle twice. You'll always discover new areas. It's also incredible that two very large stones (the largest of which is almost 60 square meters) were transported here for the construction of the stone wall... weighing over 100 tons.

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The Imperial Palace, with its ancient structures, juxtaposes the modern. An interesting contrast!

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There are definitely more worth seeing in Tokyo. But if you ever want to see the emperor, it's a must. You can't visit the palace or inner gardens, only walk past them from the outside. The forecourt, however, would be a rather stone desert, were it not for the lovely trees along the moat. The contrast between modernity and history is interesting, as everywhere in Japan.

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There is a nice jogging track around the castle, and the fortress interior

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beautiful castle and interesting to go inside and climb to the top

Osaka Castle Museum (2025-04-12): https://www.osakacastle.net/ https://www.osakacastle.net/pdf/leaflet/english_202305.pdf Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau (Osaka Castle Museum, 2025-04-12): https://osaka-info.jp/spot/osaka-castle-main-keep/?stt_lang=ja https://en.osaka-info.jp/spot/osaka-castle-main-keep/ Wikipedia (Osaka Castle (大坂城), 2025-04-12): https://ja.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%A4%A7%E5%9D%82%E5%9F%8E https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osaka_Castle https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_%C5%8Csaka

Tourism is already starting here, with many visitors, some in tour groups, some individually. Actors, stalls, vendors...

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Hiroshima Castle (Japanese 広島城, Hiroshima-jō), sometimes called Carp Castle (鯉城, rijō), is a castle in Hiroshima, Japan. It was the seat of several daimyō (feudal lords) of the han (fiefdom) of Hiroshima. The castle, originally built in the 1590s, was destroyed by the atomic bombing in 1945. The replica, built in 1958, now serves as a museum for the history of Hiroshima before World War II. (Source: Wikipedia)

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Very modern multimedia museum. Very good panoramic view on the top floor

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In the foreground a small model of the roof decoration

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Kumamoto Castle is open to visitors again and is beautiful. The keep has been completely reconstructed and in it you can see contemporary pictures and weapons from the castle's warlike period. Be careful on the steep stairs that you climb up and down in socks or barefoot. Only the floor plans of the residential buildings can be seen in the park.

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Also worth seeing in the dark. The castle changes colors

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The former imperial villa Nijō Castle (Japanese 元離宮二条城, Nijō-jō) is a Japanese castle complex and former seat of the shogun in Kyoto, the former capital of Japan. The castle got its name because it bordered the "Second East-West Boulevard" (Nijō ōji). https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Nij%C5%8D

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We’ve visited Himeji and Hiroshima castles, this is the first “golden” one