Castles and fortresses in Osaka surroundings

Q: What is the uniqueness of the architecture of the Shitennoji Temple in Osaka?

Founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku, Shitennoji is considered the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan with a classical layout of Shitenno-ji - the main gate, pagoda, kondo and lecture hall form a symmetrical ensemble. Modern buildings of the 1960s reproduce the original Asuk style with cedar beams and shingles "hivada-buki". In the treasury are the statues of the XII century school Kay.

Q: Where to go to Osaka with children for educational rest?

Universal Studios Japan, with Spielberg-themed areas and anime franchises, offers interactive rides. At the Osaka Science Museum, children experiment with optical illusions and space simulators. An animation hall on the 30th floor of the Umeda Sky Building showcases the history of Japanese animation through rare sketches by Studio Ghibli.

Q: Where in Osaka to take the most atmospheric photos?

The sunset view from the Umeda Sky Building, which connects the two towers with the 40-story Floating Garden, has become a symbol of the city. The Tazaemonbashi Bridge reflects the skyscrapers of the Namba district in the water, creating an infinity effect. In the Shinsekai quarter, the vintage signage of the 1910s and the 103-meter-high Tsutenkaku tower are brought back to the Showa era.

Q: What little-known but significant places to find in Osaka?

The Nakanoshima Stone Museum holds 1,500 minerals, including a meteorite from Tottori Prefecture. Kumano House Museum in the Tennoji area demonstrates the life of merchants of the XVIII century with authentic furniture of Kyoto masters. The Ishiyama Hōkyōintō underground temple, hidden under an office building, contains thirteenth-century Buddhist stupas.

Q: What historical events is Osaka Castle associated with?

The fortress, destroyed in 1615 after a siege by the Tokugawa clan, was restored in 1931 with reinforced concrete, preserving the features of the Azuchi-Momoyama era. In the golden tea pavilion "Kinjo no Ma" negotiations were held between Toyotomi Hideyoshi and samurai daimyo. In 1868, the castle became the center of the Battle of Toba Fushimi during the Meiji Restoration.

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Himeiji Castle

Himeiji Castle (or in translation - the Castle of the white heron) was built at the end of the XVI century and belonged to Toyotom …

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The huge castle in Osaka (its area is 1 square kilometer) is one of the most significant historical monuments of the country. G …

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