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    May 13, 2026

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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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    July 18, 2022

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    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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    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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    Otemon Gate (Osaka Castle) – Osaka Castle loop from Chūō Ward

    2.44km

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    Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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    Elevation 70 m

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