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  • Osaka Castle Museum Special Exhibition
    Brothers and Sisters: How Warlords' Siblings Lived Through the Warring States Period

    Black-lacquered armor with two-part cuirass, braided with black cord (used by MAEDA Toshimasa), Maeda Tosanokami-ke Shiryokan Museum Collection

    For warlords of the Warring States period, who lived constantly on the brink of death, the unity of the clan, centered on blood ties, held far greater significance than it does today. Siblings played a particularly crucial role in determining the future of a family. There were instances of cooperation, just as there were also instances of bitter conflict. Siblings could also be separated by marriage. The history of Japan has been shaped by such siblings. This exhibition presents the complex and diverse lives of fascinating siblings who lived through the turbulent Warring States period. [Image] Black-lacquered armor with two-part cuirass, braided with black cord (used by MAEDA Toshimasa), Maeda Tosanokami-ke Shiryokan Museum Collection

    Exhibition Period
    October 10 (Sat)–November 23 (Mon/Holiday)
    Location
    Osaka Castle Museum 3rd & 4th Floor Exhibition Rooms
    For more information, please check the Osaka Castle Museum website.

  • November 7 (Sat) is the Osaka Castle Main Tower's 95th birthday.

    95th birthday of the Main Tower of Osaka Castle, Tower Ascension Certificate
    Image of the Osaka Castle Main Tower Ascension Certificate (November 7, 2026)

    ◆"Commemoration Certificate of Your Visit" Tower Ascension Certificates will be distributed exclusively on the day of the event.
    ◆To celebrate the anniversary of the Main Tower, the Osaka Castle Gozabune (traditional Japanese pleasure boat) and the Nishinomaru Garden will be distributing commemorative boarding certificates and commemorative visit cards, respectively, free of charge on the day. (Distribution will end as soon as the allocated number of certificates has been reached.)

    Osaka Castle Toyotomi Stone Wall Museum

    Your admission ticket to the Osaka Castle Museum also grants you entry to the Osaka Castle Toyotomi Stone Wall Museum.

  • Special Viewing of the Osaka Castle YAGURA Turrets

    Showcasing the interiors of the Tamon-yagura and Sengan-yagura Turrets, Important Cultural Properties not normally open to the public.

    Event Period
    Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays until November 29 (Sun)
    Event Hours
    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): 900 yen
    Children (junior high age and younger): 300 yen
    [Osaka Castle Museum Set Ticket]
    Adults: 2,000 yen
    High school & university students: 1,400 yen
    For more information, please check the Osaka Castle Museum website.

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

    Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the Golden Castle
    The Path to Becoming Ruler of the Nation Begins at Osaka Castle

    Event Period
    October 2, 2026 (Fri)–June 30, 2027 (Wed)* Excluding days when Nishinomaru Garden is closed
    Reception Location
    Nishinomaru Garden Reception Desk
    Admission Price
    2,000 yen
    For more information, please check the official website.

  • OSAKA CASTLE ILLUMINAGE 2026
    Uniting Japan: Chapter of Light

    SHOGUN: A Story in Lights

    Event Period
    November 20, 2026 (Fri)–February 14, 2027 (Sun)
    Event Hours
    5:00–10:00 p.m.* Lighting time: 5:00–9:30 p.m.　* Last admission: 9:00 p.m.
    Event Location
    Nishinomaru Garden
    Admission Price
    Adults: 2,000 yen
    Children (Age 1 through Elementary School): ¥1,000
    For more information, please check the official website.

  • Digital Stamp Rally

    From Osaka to the Realm! Toyotomi's Dream Envisioned in a Grand Castle
    Follow the Legacy of the Toyotomi-era Osaka Castle!

    Visit six locations within Osaka Castle Park associated with the Toyotomi-era Osaka Castle, and collect all the digital stamps. Receive an original-design clear folder, available while supplies last!

    Event Period
    Ongoing until December 27 (Sun)!

  • Osaka Castle Barbecue in the Forest—Autumn 2026

    The popular Forest Barbecue event is being held in autumn for the first time! A new pet-friendly zone will also be introduced.

    Event Period
    October 1 (Thu)–November 8 (Sun)
    Event Location
    Near the Forest of Memorial TreesFor operating hours and other information, please check the website.

  • Roasted Sweet Potato Fest

    Event Period
    October 30 (Fri)–November 8 (Sun)
    Event Location
    Taiyo-no-hiroba (Playground)
    Event Hours
    [Weekdays] 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
    [Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays] 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

  • 160th Anniversary of Japan-Italy Diplomatic Relations Commemorative Event
    JAPANーITALY　160TH　ANNIVERSARY SINFONIA

    In commemoration of the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Italy, a projection mapping display will be presented on the south side of the Osaka Castle Main Tower.

    Event Period
    October 15 (Thu)–October 25 (Sun)
    Event Hours
    Multiple times between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
    Event Location
    [Projection Site] South side of Osaka Castle Main Tower
    [Viewing Area] Osaka Castle Hommaru (Inner Bailey)

    * Information subject to change. Please visit the special event website for details.