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  • Osaka Castle Museum Special Exhibition
    The Turbulent Keicho Era

    In 1596, the era name in Japan changed from Bunroku to Keicho. This was done in the wake of a major earthquake that had struck Kyoto and other areas the same year, in hopes of bringing peace to the world. However, the hopes behind the era change were dashed by a series of natural and man-made disasters, including the Sekigahara War and the Wars of Osaka. This exhibition follows the turbulent course of the Keicho era, leading up to the outbreak of the Wars of Osaka. 【Image】A multi-colored woodblock print depicting Kato Kiyomasa rushing to Toyotomi Hideyoshi's aid during the Great Keicho Earthquake. (Osaka Castle Museum Collection)

    Exhibition Period
    October 16, 2025 (Thu) - January 8, 2026 (Thu)
    Location
    Osaka Castle Museum 4th Floor Exhibition Room
    For more information, please check the Osaka Castle Museum website.

  • Osaka Castle Museum Special Exhibition
    The Siege of Osaka: Fact and Fiction

    The Siege of Osaka was the greatest battle of the Warring States period. This battle, marking the final act of the turbulent Keicho era, resulted in the downfall of the Toyotomi family and the establishment of hegemony by the Tokugawa family. Even today, 410 years after this decisive battle, stories surrounding it, both true and false, continue to fascinate us. This exhibition explores the War of Osaka, showcasing both true accounts found in contemporary historical documents, and the fictional versions that have permeated society over the years. 【Image】The Ii Family's Battle Standard Featuring the Great Bodhisattva Hachiman (Osaka Castle Museum Collection)

    Exhibition Period
    October 15, 2025 (Wed) - January 7, 2026 (Wed)
    Location
    Osaka Castle Museum 3rd Floor Exhibition Room
    For more information, please check the Osaka Castle Museum website.

  • Osaka Castle YAGURA Turret special viewing period

    Get a glimpse of Osaka Castle's history! We'll be showcasing the interiors of the Tamon-yagura and Sengan-yagura Turrets, which are Important Cultural Properties not normally open to the public.

    Event Period
    Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays until November 30 (Sun)
    Time
    10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.* Last admission: 4:00 p.m. * Ticket sales end at 3:30 p.m.
    Ticket Sales Location
    Nishinomaru Garden Reception Desk
    Admission Price
    Turret Admission Ticket + Nishinomaru Garden Admission
    Adults (high school age and up): 800 yen
    Children (junior high age and younger): 300 yen
    Osaka Castle Museum Set Ticket
    Adults: 1,900 yen
    High school & university students: 1,300 yen For more information, please check the Osaka Castle Museum website.


  • Osaka Castle Main Tower's 94th Birthday

    Osaka Castle Museum will be distributing certificates to the first 10,000 visitors on Friday, November 7, 2025, certifying their ascension of the tower in commemoration of the castle tower's birthday (the anniversary of its reconstruction). In addition, a special program featuring a colorful illumination of the castle tower will be held that evening to add to the celebration of the anniversary.

    Distribution of Tower Ascension Certificates

    Name
    Certificate of Ascension of the Main Tower of Osaka Castle
    (November 7, 2025)
    Details
    The certificate provides explanations in Japanese and English regarding the present-day castle tower, which was reconstructed in 1931, in celebration of its 94th anniversary.
    Distribution Date and Time
    November 7, 2025 (Fri) 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    Number of Certificates to be Distributed
    10,000 (first-come, first-served)
    *Distribution will end as soon as certificates have run out.
    Distribution Location
    Osaka Castle Main Tower (1-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka City)
    One certificate will be given to each person who enters the Main Tower on the day of the event.
    Tower ascension certificates are free, but will be distributed inside the Main Tower, so a separate entrance fee is required.
    Certificates will not be distributed at the Osaka Castle Toyotomi Stone Wall Museum.

    Special Program: Colorful Light-Up

    Illumination Date and Time
    November 7, 2025 (Fri)
    7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. for 3 minutes at a time
    * Other than the above times, the usual white illumination will be in effect.
    Illumination Details
    For approximately 3 minutes, the tower will be lit up in the following sequence: off → white → red → orange → yellow → green → blue-green → blue → purple → cherry blossom pink → white.

  • Congratulations! The Restored Main Tower Turns 94
    Welcome Concert

    A jazz brass band led by MITCH will perform a commemorative concert.

  • Osaka Castle Gozabune Boat: Celebrating the 94th Anniversary of the Osaka Castle Main Tower's Reconstruction - Distribution of Commemorative Boarding Certificates

    The Main Tower of Osaka Castle will celebrate the 94th anniversary of its reconstruction on November 7, 2025. To commemorate the 94th birthday of the reconstructed Osaka Castle Main Tower, the Osaka Castle Gozabune Boat (traditional pleasure boat) will be distributing a "Commemorative Certificate for Boarding the Osaka Castle Gozabune Boat - Celebrating the 94th Anniversary of the Main Tower's Reconstruction" to all passengers on that day. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.

    Distribution Date and Time
    November 7, 2025 (Fri) 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Distribution Location
    Osaka Castle Gozabune Boat Ticket Counter
    *One commemorative certificate will be given to each person boarding the Osaka Castle Gozabune Boat on the day. The commemorative certificate is free, but a separate boarding fee is required.
    *The photo shows a commemorative boarding certificate.

  • Real Historical Puzzle-Solving Game
    "Mysterious Castle" at Osaka Castle

    Event Period
    October 3, 2025 (Fri) - June 30, 2026 (Tue)* Excluding days when Nishinomaru Garden is closed
    Location
    Nishinomaru Garden Reception Desk
    Admission Price
    1,500 yen

  • OSAKA CASTLE ILLUMINAGE 2025
    TOYOTOMI'S LEGACY：A DREAM TO UNITE JAPAN

    Event Period
    November 1, 2025 (Sat) - February 1, 2026 (Sun)
    Time
    5:00 - 10:00 p.m.* Lighting time: 5:00 - 9:30 p.m. * Last admission: 9:00 p.m.
    Location
    Nishinomaru Garden
    Admission Price
    Adults: 2,000 yen
    Children (elementary school age and younger): 1,000 yen

  • Shinoby Mogumogu Park
    Osaka Castle Ramen Festival

    Event Period
    October 31 (Fri) - November 3, 2025 (Mon/Holiday), November 7 (Fri) - 9, 2025 (Sun)
    Location
    Osaka Castle Park Station Square