The page of "Osaka Castle" as "Your Destination in Japan" now has been uploaded:
Osaka Castle is the symbolic landmark for not only people in Osaka, but also those who live in Kansai area.
Originally, Osaka Castle was built in 1583 by TOYOTOMI Hideyoshi.
Hideyoshi was from Nagoya, but he started his government here in Osaka and encouraged commercial activities.
So, he is very popular in Osaka, even now.
After a five minute walk from the northwest corner of Osaka Castle, you will arrive at the main gate of Osaka Castle.
At the north of Toyokuni Shrine, the entrance of Inner Bailey, "Honmaru", is located.
This gate is named "Sakura" Gate, meaning Cherry blossoms gate.
TOKUGAWA Hidetada completely rebuilt Osaka Castle in 1629, after the ruin of the TOYOTOMI clan.
The purpose of rebuilt of Osaka Castle was to display the power of TOKUGAWA and to make known to the people in Osaka that the era of the TOYOTOMI clan was finished completely.
The current main building of Osaka Castle is the third castle tower rebuilt in 1931.
Currently, the main tower is a historical museum and many visitors come to the building.
Please visit the page of "Your Destinations in Japan", "Your Destinations in Kansai"
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英語版のサイトに大坂城のページをアップデートしました：
秀吉が建て、その子・秀頼の死とともに落城した大坂城。
日本の歴史の一ページを飾る史跡です。
今日アップした "Osaka Castle" のページへどうぞ：
