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

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

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

01:55

7.18km

80m

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: August 22, 2026

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Train Station

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1.01 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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1.66 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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2.70 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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3.68 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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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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4.59 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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7.18 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.23 km

740 m

199 m

Surfaces

2.50 km

2.17 km

1.51 km

974 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

34°C

27°C

51 %

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Comments

March 16, 2024,Ein Mal Burgfräulein sein in Osaka 🏯🇯🇵

Osaka Castle is almost right in front of the hotel and so it was clear that I had to pay it a visit before I went back. Whether Saturday morning was the best choice for this remains to be seen. 😉 Luckily I bought the ticket including the QR code online, so I was at least able to save myself …

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April 16, 2023,Japon - Château d'Osaka et son parc

Discovery of Japan and more particularly Osaka Castle which is one of the most remarkable castles in the country. This enormous white building is a reconstruction of a historic castle from 1583 built in the 1930s.

The castle grounds are home to a modern museum and the Nishinomaru Garden. This green space is one of the most popular cherry blossom …

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

Sakuramon Gate of Osaka Castle

Aoyamon Gate (Osaka Castle)

Inui Turret

Otemon Gate (Osaka Castle)

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Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle

Gokurakubashi Bridge at Osaka Castle

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