Very close to the train station and walking distance to the entrance of the park . There is a moat surrounding the castle and the park with various tour boats filled with gleeful tourists . The walk up to the Castle is gradual and has many beautiful foliage and surrounding views. The Castle is just such a. Beautiful structure that commands admiration from the base to the top of the tower. The Castle is now a museum that attracts many people and if you don’t have tickets online the wait is usually quite long and in our case over 1 hour . The grounds are just beautiful with many attractive picture opportunities. In spring over 300 cherry trees are in full bloom . The views from the main tower of the castle are spectacular especially on a clear day . The area is so tranquil and beautiful it compels visitors to stop and enjoy the scenery before you . Closer to the train station are various restaurants and shops to visit .

This park is over 100 hectare around the Castle ground , it is a Alice in Wonderland during the Cherry Blossom it is oasis in the city , lot of locals with family flavor hang out , well maintained with natural beauty with historical elements with past and present of city , lot of cultural festivals held here , the Castle featuring museum with multiple floors to export , with small entrance fee , best idea is entering through Otemon Gate , where the castle is close by , very relaxing place you can easily spend whole day here . lot of walking and my legs were feel like jelly but very enjoyable ! must visit .

Hot, hot and hot! Worth for a ride but absolutely in the afternoon!! (Watch the times with otherwise I would have done 17/19 to enjoy a walk. Bring water and take the train (better) with a few euros turn it around in 20 minutes without getting tired.

Japan is so full of extraordinary parks and gardens that it can be difficult to get excited about this expanse of greenery interspersed with benches, small stone statues and two temples. But if you manage to understand it in its entirety - even with a piecemeal reconstruction, side by side - observing it from the terrace on the top floor of the castle you realize that you are faced with something that looks a lot like a small forest, made of a great variety of trees, each more beautiful than the other. However, be careful not to get lost in this immense space and not to make the wrong exit: it would be a great additional effort!

We had a pleasant walk around the Osaka Castle Park on New Year's Day and felt we got some very nice photos. The castle was closed when we visited but we still enjoyed the park. We got off at Ōsakajōkōen Station after taking the circle loop line from Osaka Station and there was a nice area with some restaurants and cafes. Near the park we found a couple of vendors selling street food including cheese coins and pancakes with pork inside. We would recommend wearing good shoes here and around Osaka because there is lots to see while walking around.

Osaka Castle Park is a peaceful escape with a touch of grandeur. The castle, with its impressive architecture and rich history, stands proudly at the centre, surrounded by lush greenery. Strolling through the park, I enjoyed the serene ponds, cherry blossoms, and friendly locals. Climbing to the castle’s observation deck offered lovely views of the city. A delightful blend of culture and nature!

We reached there early around 8am before the tourist groups arrived. The weather was great. A very kind gentleman took our pictures for free at a spot which we would never have known - where we got a great reflection of the castle in a pond. We had the JR pass, so took the train to the castle from Osakajoukoen Station, and took the one back to our hotel from Morinomiya Station, so we got to see different parts of the park.

If history and architecture are your thing, visiting Osaka castle is a must. The castle towers above the rest of the buildings surrounding it. There is a "train" if you don't feel like walking,but if you walk, you will see much more. You have quite a walk best not to take young kids along. You will spend most of the day if you want to explore it all. I highly recommend visiting Osaka castle

Must visit to know history a little closer. The park itself was unkempt but gives good views. Also not many people recommend going inside the castle and hence park offers good vantage.

The castle is not original and was actually a modern museum. Interesting artefacts but a little disappointing as it was so modern looking inside. It has an elevator for those not able to climb eight flights of stairs. However, at the moment the elevator only goes up the first five flights. The view from the top was awesome and it was nice to people watch in the park. There were also two buskers which was quite entertaining. Would suggest booking tickets to avoid the long queue!