Osaka Castle opening hours and prices
The Main Tower is open 9:00 to 18:00, with last entry at 17:30.
Many guides still list the old closing time of 17:00. The hours were extended in April 2025.
Main Tower
| Open | 9:00 to 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Last entry | 17:30 |
| Closed | December 28 to January 1 |
| Adults | 1,200 yen |
| High school and university students | 600 yen |
| Junior high school students and younger | Free |
Osaka Castle Park
The park around the castle is free and open 24 hours. You can walk the moats and stone walls and see the Main Tower from outside at any time, including at night.
Best time to go
Come after 16:00 on a weekday. Weekday mornings are among the busiest hours, so an early start doesn't help on weekdays. Saturdays peak around 15:00, and Sundays stay busy from late morning. Cherry blossom season and Golden Week are the busiest times of the year.
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