Osaka Castle 大坂城
Osaka Castle is a Japanese castle located in Osaka, Japan. Commissioned by Toyotomi Hideyoshi with an inception in the year 1583, it is part of the three great castles and the 100 Fine Castles of Japan. The structure holds designations as a Special Historic Site, Historic Site of Japan, and an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
Planning a visit
Monthly temperatures in Osaka range from a low of 1 °C in January and February to a high of 32 °C in August. Rain falls throughout the year, with the highest rainfall reaching 208 mm on about 16 days in June, while December sees lower precipitation at 48 mm on about 7 days. The castle is open Monday through Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00, admission requires a fee, and the site has wheelchair access.
The nearest airport is Osaka Itami International Airport, located 13 km away, and the site is 395 km from Tokyo. Nearby sights include Shitennō-ji at 3.8 km, Umeda Sky Building at 3.9 km, Tsūtenkaku at 4.3 km, Abeno Harukas at 4.7 km, and Kyocera Dome Osaka at 5.0 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is June, with about 208 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 16 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 49 | 69 | 116 | 117 | 165 | 208 | 175 | 110 | 178 | 125 | 79 | 48 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
