Osaka Castle

Japanese history · architecture · landmarks

Famous landmark. Osaka Castle is one of Japan's most well known and important castles, located in the Chūō-ku district of Osaka.

Unified Japan. The castle played a major role in bringing all of Japan together during the Azuchi-Momoyama period in the sixteenth century, a time of great change and warfare.

Impressive structure. With its distinctive architecture and defensive design, Osaka Castle became a symbol of power and strength during medieval Japan.