Osaka Castle is the predecessor of Osaka Honganji (Ishiyama Honganji) in the Warring States period, the Ishiyama Battle fought against Nobunaga Oda, t ... More
Osaka Castle is the predecessor of Osaka Honganji (Ishiyama Honganji) in the Warring States period, the Ishiyama Battle fought against Nobunaga Oda, the castle built by Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the castle fell during the Siege of Osaka, the castle was rebuilt by the Tokugawa Shogunate, and was destroyed by fire during the upheavals of the Meiji Restoration, and after the Meiji Restoration. It has always had a deep connection with Japanese history, such as the military jurisdiction and post-war park maintenance. The stone walls, moat, Otemon gate, Tamon turret, Sengan turret, and other old buildings that can be seen today are all from the Tokugawa period. Specified.
The castle tower is the third one, following the Toyotomi and Tokugawa eras, and was rebuilt in 1931 with donations from citizens. It has a history of more than 90 years and is designated as a national registered cultural property. After the reconstruction, it became a historical museum named "Osaka Castle Tower", and has a rich collection of cultural properties related to Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the Warring States period, and the history of Osaka Castle, and is open to the public in the exhibition rooms inside, which are replaced as needed.