Inui-yagura Turret — Attraction in Osaka

Located in the northwestern section of Osaka Castle's Nishinomaru Garden, Inuiyagura derives its name from its position. Constructed in 1620, it holds the distinction of being the oldest surviving structure within Osaka Castle. Tea master Enshu Kobori oversaw its construction.

This L-shaped turret offers strategic views of Otemon Gate to the left and Kyobashi Exit to the right.

It plays a pivotal role in the defense of Osaka Castle. Remarkably, the turret has endured the great fire and air raids of the Boshin War. We express our sincere hope that this fortunate structure will continue to grace Osaka Castle for many...

You can enter with ticket and shoes are required to be removed and slippers taken. Informations here are not in the castle. Yagura(Turret) indicates a high building that was built on a stone wall for scouting and defending a castle against attacks. In daily life, it functioned as a warehouse for weapons, rice or salt. Sumi ( Corner ) Turret, which was built at the corner of a protruding stone wall, is the most well-known turret. Eleven three-storied Sumi Turrets were standing at Hommaru and one three-storied turret (named as Fushimi Turret) and twelve two-storied turrets were standing at Ninomaru in Osaka Castle of...

Very noticeable as you approach the castle from the railway station. It’s prominent location was to allow observation of any potential enemy. It is the oldest remaining original structure in the castle dating back...