9:00 AM - 5:00PM (entry until 4:30PM)
extended hours on selected days
Closed
December 28 to January 1
Admission
1200 yen (main keep and stone wall museum)
Note that long lines can form in front of the castle keep on busy days. To skip the line, purchase e-tickets in advance through Klook. You will then receive a QR code which allows you to skip the regular line and directly enter the castle.
The easiest way to reach Osaka Castle from Nipponbashi Station is by subway. Take the Sakaisuji Line to Sakaisuji-Hommachi Station, then transfer to the Chuo Line bound for Morinomiya. Get off at Morinomiya Station and use Exit 3-B, which leads directly toward Osaka Castle Park.
The journey takes about 15 minutes and costs around ¥240 one way.
How to get to Osaka Castle
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10min
50min
The quickest way to get to Osaka Castle from Kawaii Osaka is by taking the Sakaisuji Line from Osaka-Nipponbashi Station.
Osaka Metro
Sennichimae Line
240yen
Platform 2Departure
Nihonbashi（Osaka prefecture）
2 stations
Sakaisuji Line
To Kitasenri
3min
Platform 1Departure
Sakaisuji Honmachi
2 stations
Chuo Line
To Nagata
4min
Arrive
Morinomiya Station
If you get out from Exit 3-B at Morinomiya Station, you will be the closest to Osaka Castle. It’s just a short walk from there.
Sumiyoshi Taisha is in southern Osaka, just a few steps from Sumiyoshi Taisha Station on the Nankai Main Line (10 minutes, 240 yen from Nankai Namba by local train). Please note that express trains do not stop there.
You can also take the Hankai Tram from Tennoji (15 minutes, 230 yen) and get off at Sumiyoshitorii-mae or Sumiyoshi, both right next to the shrine.
How to get to Sumiyoshi Taisha
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28min
60min
From Namba Takashimaya, you can easily visit Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.
Just go to Nankai Namba Station (right next to Takashimaya) and take the Nankai Main Line.
It’s only one direct train, about 10 minutes, with no transfers needed.
Perfect for a short trip after shopping or enjoying a kimono experience!
Nanba Nankai Main Line
Nankai Line
240yen
Platform 7Departure
Nanba Nankai Main Line
5 stations
Nankai Line
Train bound for Wakayama-shi
Train bound for Hagurazaki
Train bound for Misaki-koen
Train bound for Kansai Airport
9min
Arrive
Sumiyoshitaisha Station
When you get off at Sumiyoshi Taisha Station (Nankai Main Line), please use the East Exit. After leaving the exit, follow the sign that says “Sumiyoshi Taisha →”. Walk straight for about 2–3 minutes, and you will reach the large stone torii gate (Ichino-Torii) of Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine. The shrine is very close to the station, making it easy to visit.
6-4-20 Osaka City Housing Information Center, 8th floor,
Hours and Fees
The Osaka Museum
Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(last entry at 4:30 PM)
Closed
Tuesdays (open on public holidays)
New Year's holiday: December 29th to January 3rd
*Closing days may change.
Admission
Adults ¥600, High school and university students ¥300,free admission for elementary and junior high school students and under, persons with disability certificates or Mirairo IDs, residents who are 65 years or older (please present proper identification or certificate)
From Kawaii Osaka at 1-9 Sōemon-machi to the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living (Osaka Kurashi no Konjyakukan), taking a taxi is the quickest and easiest way. Using public transit involves transfers and walking, which adds time. By taxi you go directly and save travel time.
How to get to The Osaka Museum
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13min
60min
From Kawaii Osaka to the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, taking a taxi is the easiest and most recommended way. However, you can also reach it by train with just one direct ride from Namba (about 15 minutes), so this option is also highly recommended.
Osaka Metro
Sennichimae Line
240yen
Platform 2Departure
Nihonbashi（Osaka prefecture）
1 stations
Sakaisuji Line
To Kitasenri
10min
Arrive
Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome
How to Access the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living The easiest way to reach the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living is from Tenjinbashisuji 6-chome Station.
From the station, follow the signs toward Exit 3.
You will see a passageway marked “(Housing Information Center)” – enter this underground walkway.
Walk straight through the passage, and take the elevator up to the 8th floor.
You will arrive directly at the entrance of the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living.
This is the most convenient and direct route to the museum.
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Hours
Closed
Admission
240yen
