Why You Should Visit
A special exhibition at Osaka Castle's main tower on what "siblings" meant to the warlords of Japan's Sengoku period. Drawing on the castle's own collection, it shows brothers and sisters who propped up their houses together, those who fell into feuds, and those parted by marriage alliances. The exhibition is on floors 3 and 4 and is included in the regular admission, so you can combine it with the 8F observation deck and the Toyotomi stone-wall museum. Some exhibits change between the first and second halves of the run.
Essentials
- location
- Osaka Castle Main Tower, 3F–4F Exhibition Rooms
- period
- October 10, 2026 (Sat) - November 23, 2026 (Mon)
- Time
- 9:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30). Open every day during the run. Partial rotation of exhibits: first half Oct 10–Nov 2, second half Nov 3–23
- cost
- Adults 1,200 yen / university and high school students 600 yen (ID required) / free for junior high and under, Osaka City residents 65+ (ID required) and disability certificate holders. Included in the regular castle admission (incl. Toyotomi stone-wall museum)
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- About 15–20 min on foot from Exit 1-B of Tanimachi 4-chome Station (Osaka Metro Tanimachi / Chuo lines) or from JR Morinomiya Station. By car, take the Hoenzaka exit of Hanshin Expressway Route 13 to the Osakajo-koen Station car park
- TICKETS / REGISTRATION
- No reservation needed; the castle admission ticket covers the exhibition (official online tickets available)
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 3 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Osaka Castle Main Tower, 3F–4F Exhibition Rooms, and 7 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
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FAQ
Is there a separate fee for the special exhibition?
Are there closed days during the exhibition?
What changes between the first and second halves?
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