Hosted Event Guide

  • Osaka Castle Museum Colored Light-Up Display

    A colored light display will be held to announce the blooming of the cherry blossoms

    The Osaka Castle Museum will be illuminated in colored light to announce the arrival of spring on the same day that the cherry blossoms are observed to be blooming in Osaka (*) according to the blooming status of the cherry blossoms announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
    *The cherry blossom observation date as announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency as part of its seasonal plant observations.

    Date
    Cherry blossom bloom date announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency for location name “Osaka”
    Time
    From sunset until midnight
    *Lighting will be lit in white as normal during hours other than the above.
    Color
    Cherry blossom pink
    Details:
    https://www.osakacastle.net/events/detail.html?id=170

  • Cherry Blossom Illumination 2024

    Enjoy Illuminated Cherry Blossoms at Night in the Nishinomaru Garden

    In the Nishinomaru Garden, located to the west of the Main Tower, about 300 Yoshino and weeping cherry trees will be in full bloom. During the Nighttime Cherry Blossom Viewing, the park will be specially open until 9 p.m., allowing you to enjoy the illuminated cherry blossoms and the Osaka Castle Museum.

    Event Period
    March 22nd (Fri) – April 7th (Sun)
    Park Hours
    9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    (final admission 8:30 p.m.)
    Admission Price
    ¥350 for high school age and up
    (special price during event)
    Details:
    https://www.osakacastlepark.jp/events/#event302

  • Osaka Castle Forest Barbecue

    Paid Barbecue Area to be Set Up from Late-March to Mid-May 2024

    Although barbecues are usually prohibited in Osaka Castle Park year -round, for a limited time around the cherry blossom viewing season, a paid area where you can enjoy a barbecue will be set up. You can choose between a plan for renting only barbecue equipment, or a plan which includes a barbecue equipment rental as well as ingredients.

    Event Period
    March 22nd (Fri) – May 12th (Sun)
    Event Location
    Near the Forest of Memorial Trees
    Details:
    https://osakajo-morino-bbq.com/

  • Important Cultural Property The Turrets of Osaka Castle: Yagura Special Opening 2024

    Approaching the Charm of Osaka Castle, Japan’s Greatest Castle

    Open Turrets
    Tamon-yagura Turret, Sengan-yagura Turret
    Spring Opening Days
    Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays from March 16th (Sat) to April 21st (Sun)
    *Not open on weekdays.
    Opening Hours
    10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Ticket sales end…3:30 p.m.
    Final admission…4:00 p.m.
    Notice
    Special Opening of Tamon-yagura Turret/Sengan-yagura Turret/Inui-yagura Turret
    Every day from April 27th (Sat) to May 6th (Mon/compensatory holiday)
    Inui-yagura Turret Limited-Time Opening
    Every day from May 7th (Tue) to May 19th (Sun)

  • Osaka Castle Museum Temporary Exhibition

    [Temporary Exhibition] Hideyoshi Toyotomi the Politician

    3F Exhibition Room

    The feudal era isn't just all battles! We'll introduce you to the diplomacy, governance, and cultural policies of Hideyoshi Toyotomi the politician, through a variety of historical materials.
    ・Important Cultural Property, Namban-byobu screen (part of right screen) (Osaka Castle Museum Collection)

    Period
    January 30th (Tue) – March 20th (Wed/holiday)
    Official website
    https://www.osakacastle.net/
    Requires admission fee for Osaka Castle Museum.

  • Osaka Castle Museum Temporary Exhibition

    [Temporary Exhibition] Stories Told by Osaka Castle's Architecture

    4F Exhibition Room

    We'll highlight the buildings once part of Osaka Castle, as well as those that remain today, and introduce the fascinating stories associated with each.
    ・Left: Shachi-gawara (ornamental roof tile in the form of a mythical ocean fish) of Inui Turret (Osaka Castle Museum Collection)
    ・Right: Cedar-Board Sliding Doors of Kishu-Goten Mansion located in the precincts of Osaka Castle (Osaka Castle Museum Collection)

    Period
    January 31st (Wed) – March 21st (Thu)
    Official website
    https://www.osakacastle.net/
    Requires admission fee for Osaka Castle Museum.

  • Osaka Castle Museum Special Exhibition

    [Special Exhibition] Kodai-in: The Spouse of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, Ruler of Japan

    3F/4F Exhibition Rooms

    As the wife of Hideyoshi, Kodai-in, played a unique and significant role in protecting her family and retainers, and in matters related to politics. After Hideyoshi passed away, she lived in Kyoto praying for the repose of her late husband's soul, while also working together with Osaka Castle to ensure the survival of the Toyotomi family. Kodai-in passed away on September 6, 1624 (the first year of Kan'ei), at the age of 76. This exhibition will be held to commemorate the 400th anniversary of her death, and with the special cooperation of Kodai-ji Temple (Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City), which is connected to Kodai-in, her personal belongings and related materials will be used to introduce Kodai-in’s activities.
    ・Image of Kodai-in (Kyoto, Kodaiji Temple collection)

    Period
    March 23rd (Sat) – May 6th (Mon/compensatory holiday)
    Official website
    https://www.osakacastle.net/
    Requires admission fee for Osaka Castle Museum.

  • Osaka Castle Museum – Museum’s extended opening hours for the cherry blossom season

    We will extend the opening hours of the museum for the cherry blossom season.

    During the cherry blossom season, the opening hours will be longer than usual. After going on an outing and viewing the cherry blossoms, please take your time to enjoy the panoramic view from the 8th-floor observation deck and the historical exhibits.

    Period of Extended hours
    March 23rd (Sat) - April 7th (Sun)
    Osaka Castle Museum opening hours
    9:00-18:00 (1 hour extension)
    *Last admission is at 5:30 p.m.
    Details:
    https://www.osakacastle.net/news/detail.html?id=140
    Requires admission fee for Osaka Castle Museum.

  • JO-TERRACE OSAKA

    This complex opened just in front of Osakajokoen Station on the JR Line. Based on the concept, “Take a walk and have a break in this greenery-rich castle town,” visitors are entertained by a variety of establishments, including restaurants and cafés, souvenir shops, a tourist information center, a support facility for runners who run in the Osaka Castle Park grounds, and a Pilates studio.

    Official website
    https://en.jo-terrace.jp/

  • MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO

    MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO is a historical building which stands next to the Osaka Castle Museum. You can enjoy a barbecue on the rooftop with a view of the Osaka Castle Museum, or Italian cuisine on the second floor. The first floor is lined with Osaka souvenirs, snacks, and cafes.

    Official website
    https://en.miraiza.jp/

  • KAIYODO FIGURE MUSEUM

    The KAIYODO FIGURE MUSEUM MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO displays over 3,000 works created by Kaiyodo over the past 40+ years, divided into 10 areas according to theme.

    Opening hours
    9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last admission 30 minutes before closing)
    Days closed
    no regular closing days
    Admission (tax included)
    Adults (high school age and above): ¥1,000 Children (elementary and junior high school students): ¥500
    *Free admission for one preschool age child per guardian. Those with disability ID receive a 50% discount.
    Official website
    https://www.ryuyukan-miraiza.net/