Osaka/Osaka castle

The Osaka castle area is in Osaka city.

This area consisting of many buildings surrounded by water is home to Osaka-castle, Osaka-jo Hall,

classical music halls and theaters where one can enjoy the performing arts, hotels, shopping and sports facilities.

Travel to Osaka Castle

The eastern section of the JR Osaka Loop Line crosses through this neighborhood. From Kansai International Airport, take a JR Haruka or Kansai Airport Rapid service to Tennoji and change to the Osaka Loop Line in the direction of Kyobashi. By standard JR trains the trip takes around 75 minutes to Kyobashi and costs ¥2190.

From the bullet train station at Shin-Osaka, take any regular JR train one stop to Osaka station and change to the Osaka Loop Line towards Kyobashi (15-20 min, ¥280).

From Kyoto, an alternate method of reaching the area is to use the private Keihan Railway. The railway runs from the eastern section of Kyoto city and runs through Kyobashi before terminating at the business neighborhood in Yodoyabashi. From Shichijo station (a 15-minutes walk from Kyoto Station) it takes around 40 minutes to reach Kyobashi (¥600). Taking the Kintetsu Railway from Kyoto Station to Tambabashi and changing to the Keihan Railway takes about an hour and ¥600 to Kyobashi, versus around 40 minutes and ¥800 by JR.

What to see near Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle - 大阪城 - the park can be visited on a number of lines, but the castle is closest to Osaka-jō Koen station on the JR Osaka Loop Line Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM daily, closed around New Years The grounds are free, and the castle costs adults ¥600, children free Osaka Castle Osaka's best known sight, although it's a concrete reconstruction that pales in comparison with, say, Himeji. Think of it as a museum built in the shape of a castle, rather than as an historical castle. Still, it's pretty enough from the outside, especially in the cherry blossom season when Osakans flock to the castle park to picnic and make merry. Naniwa Palace Site Park or Naniwanomiya can also be found south to Osaka Castle Park (although it's one of Japan's oldest habitats and palace sites, today it's little more than an empty grass field where the outlines of Naniwa's palace foundations from around 643 AD have been partly recreated in concrete).

Osaka Museum of History - 大阪歴史博物館 - 1-32 Otemae 4-Chome Chuo-ku 34.682722, 135.520806 5-min walk from subway Tanimachi 4-chome Station; also accessible via Osaka Castle or from JR Osaka-jō Station Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30AM Monday - 5PM, Friday 9:30AM Monday - 8PM, closed Tuesday, or Wednesday of Tuesday is a holiday adult ¥600 Osaka museum of History A An ideal place to learn all-abouts of Osaka's history. Enjoyable view over Osaka Castle and the OBP skyscrapers.

Peace Osaka - 大阪国際平和センター - 34.681667, 135.53 ☎ +81 66 947-7208 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 9:30AM Monday - 5PM Osaka International Peace Center Peace-osaka - A museum dedicated to the promotion of peace through displays of war. Because it is an Osaka museum, it features the effects of the bombings on Osaka in World War II. While this is of some interest and the exhibitions depicting the atrocities committed by Japan against China, Korea, and Southeast Asia are what make this museum truly worthwhile. There is also an exhibit with displays relating to the US Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Exhibits have English explanations.

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Halal Restaurants near Osaka Castle

Osaka, known for its vibrant food scene, offers a rich tapestry of Halal dining options for both locals and tourists. Here are some top picks for Halal restaurants in Osaka:

Osaka Halal Restaurant

Rating: 4.6 (461 reviews)
Cuisine: (Pakistani)
Location: Owada, 4 Chome−13−2 恩地マンション１階

Casual Halal venue for (Pakistani) cuisine, offering dine-in, kerbside pickup, and no-contact delivery. Opens at 11 AM.

Ali's Kitchen Osaka Halal (Pakistani) & Arabic Restaurant

Rating: 4.4 (1,358 reviews)
Cuisine: Halal (Pakistani) & Arabic
Location: 1 Chome-10-12 Shinsaibashisuji

Halal (Pakistani) & Arabic cuisine, offering dine-in, kerbside pickup, and delivery. Opens at 11 AM.

Dojima Muhghal

Rating: 4.4 (233 reviews)
Cuisine: Halal
Location: Dojima, 1 堂島地下街 9号

Halal dining with dine-in, kerbside pickup, and no-contact delivery services. Opens at 11 AM.

Hafez

Rating: 4.3 (681 reviews)
Cuisine: Halal Persian
Location: 2F, 1 Chome-2-14 Kitahorie

Cozy Persian eatery with a full bar, offering dine-in, takeaway, and delivery. Opens at 11 AM.

Sitara Halal Restaurant

Rating: 4.6 (156 reviews)
Cuisine: (Pakistani)
Location: 4 Chome-12-31 Owada

Pakistani cuisine with dine-in and takeaway options. No delivery service available. Opens at 11:30 AM.

Halal Ramen Naniwaya

Rating: 4.3 (1,680 reviews)
Cuisine: Halal Japanese Ramen
Location: 2 Chome-7-22 Nishishinsaibashi

Halal ramen joint serving Japanese standards, with dine-in, takeaway, and delivery services. Opens at 12 PM.

Muqam Halal Uyghur Restaurant

Rating: 4.4 (450 reviews)
Cuisine: Halal Uyghur
Location: 2 Chome-2-8 Dotonbori

Simple stop for halal Kebab & mint tea, offering dine-in, takeaway, and delivery. Opens at 5 PM.

Matsuri

Rating: 4.2 (638 reviews)
Cuisine: Halal Japanese
Location: 3 Chome-27-17 Yoshino

Halal Japanese cuisine with dine-in, takeaway, and delivery options. Opens at 11 AM.

Pakistani Halal Restaurant Mughal

Rating: 4.3 (134 reviews)
Cuisine: Halal Japanese Curry
Location: 1 Chome-6-7 Nishihonmachi

Japanese Curries with dine-in, takeaway, and delivery services. Opens at 11:30 AM.

Ali Halal Restaurant

Rating: 4.8 (46 reviews)
Cuisine: Halal
Location: 5 Chome-22-25 Owada

Opening soon with dine-in and drive-through services starting at 10 AM.

Osaka's Halal restaurant scene offers a diverse range of flavors, from (Pakistani) and Arabic cuisine to Japanese ramen and Curries, ensuring a delightful experience for every palate. Whether you're craving traditional dishes or seeking new culinary adventures, these restaurants in Osaka have something special to offer for every Halal food enthusiast.