Osaka Castle – A castle in the middle of a garden

#OsakaTravel 🏯 Osaka Castle – A castle in the middle of a garden full of history and peace If you go to Osaka and want a beautiful place to visit, get a real Japanese atmosphere and have something to walk around and take pictures all day, you must not miss Osaka Castle (Osaka Castle)! The atmosphere is good, beautiful in every season, and you can also absorb Japanese history. 📖🌸 ⸻ 📍 Location & Transportation Located in the heart of Osaka City, very easy to travel • Get off at Morinomiya or Tanimachi 4-chome Station, walk through the garden gate for just a few minutes and you will arrive. • The surrounding area is a very large garden with walking paths, cycling paths, and natural views. ⸻ 🏰 Castle Highlights • The castle is strikingly white and gold, with a total of 8 floors (inside is a museum). • The top floor is a 360-degree observation deck with a full view of Osaka City. • The interior tells the story of "Toyotomi Hideyoshi", an important general during the Sengoku period. ⸻ 🌳 Gardens around the castle • Walking around the castle is surrounded by a canal. The atmosphere is very shady. • Spring (March–April) cherry blossoms bloom all over the garden. Many Japanese people come to have picnics! • Autumn (November) has red and orange leaves, making it more photogenic. ⸻ 📸 Recommended photo spots • The bridge over the moat with the castle as a backdrop • The front of the castle with a wide lawn and rows of trees • Take photos in the morning or evening, the light is beautiful, and there aren't many people. ⸻ 💡 Things to know • Open daily from 9:00–17:00 (entrance until 16:30) • The entrance fee to the castle is about 600 yen. • Free to walk around outside, no entrance fee required. • There are souvenir shops and Japanese sweet shops to try. 🍡 ⸻ ✅ Summary of a friend's trip • You can both visit and learn about history. • Beautiful garden, easy to walk around, great photos. • Not far from the station, you can walk around for half a day without getting tired. • You can come in any season, but if you come during the cherry blossom or autumn leaves season, it will be the best! If you come to Osaka, don't forget to stop by Osaka Castle. Let me tell you, it's worth it for photography lovers, chill lovers, and history lovers. 🏯🍁✨