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Sakuramon Gate of Osaka Castle – Otemon Gate (Osaka Castle) loop from 森ノ宮

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Sakuramon Gate of Osaka Castle – Otemon Gate (Osaka Castle) loop from 森ノ宮

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Sakuramon Gate of Osaka Castle – Otemon Gate (Osaka Castle) loop from 森ノ宮

01:54

7.16km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

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Train Station

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1.04 km

Sakuramon Gate of Osaka Castle

Highlight • Monument

The Boshin War (Japanese 戊辰戦争, Boshin sensō) was fought in 1868–1869 between the Tokugawa Bakufu and the Imperial Japanese troops.

In 1868 the gate burned down and was rebuilt in 1887.

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1.69 km

Aoyamon Gate (Osaka Castle)

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Ayoaman Gate was built in 1620 in the First Edo Dynasty.
However, it was badly damaged in 1868 by a fire and in 1945 by bombing raids.
In 1969 it was restored.

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3.27 km

Otemon Gate (Osaka Castle)

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The Otemon Gate (western gate) is the ideal starting/ending point for a visit to Osaka Castle. The Osaka Museum of History is just around the corner and can be visited after Osaka Castle.

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3.72 km

Osaka Castle

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Burg Ōsaka Osaka Castle, Osaka City
Ōsaka Castle (Japanese: 大阪城, Ōsaka-jō) is located in the city of Osaka in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is one of Japan's most famous castles …

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4.10 km

Osaka Castle

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Burg Ōsaka 大阪城, Osaka 大阪市
Ōsaka Castle (Japanese: 大阪城, Ōsaka-jō) is located in the city of Osaka in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is one of Japan's most famous castles and …

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4.50 km

Kokuin-seki Hiroba (Engraved Stone Plaza)

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The Kokuin-seki Hiroba ("Place of Marked Stones") at Osaka Castle displays enormous boulders contributed by various clans to the castle's expansion in the 17th century. The stones bear the identifying …

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4.62 km

Gokurakubashi Bridge at Osaka Castle

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Beautiful to look at with a castle, bridge and golden boats sailing on the water.

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7.16 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.68 km

463 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

1.84 km

1.71 km

767 m

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Sakuramon Gate of Osaka Castle – Otemon Gate (Osaka Castle) loop from 森ノ宮

Sakuramon Gate of Osaka Castle

Aoyamon Gate (Osaka Castle)

Otemon Gate (Osaka Castle)

Hokoku Shrine

Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle

Kokuin-seki Hiroba (Engraved Stone Plaza)

Gokurakubashi Bridge at Osaka Castle

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