Osaka Castle 🏯 The Rise & Fall of the Shogun

Описание: Osaka Castle 🏯 The Rise & Fall of the Shogun

🏯 Osaka Castle (大阪城, Ōsakajō) is one of Japan’s most famous landmarks — a symbol of power, beauty, and history. In this video, we explore its dramatic past and stunning present.

Discover how Toyotomi Hideyoshi built the castle as a show of strength, only for it to fall in the Summer Battle of Osaka (1615), which ended the Warring States period and ushered in 250 years of Tokugawa peace.

We’ll take you inside the reconstructed castle keep, last renovated in 1997, complete with modern exhibits and an 8th-floor observation deck offering breathtaking 360° views of Osaka. Along the way, see highlights like the Octopus Stone, Hokoku Shrine, and the red-brick Miraiza building.

🌸 In spring, Nishinomaru Garden bursts into life with 600 cherry trees, while autumn transforms the grounds with fiery maples and golden ginkgo. Don’t miss the peaceful Japanese Garden pond, perfect for reflection shots of the keep, or the photogenic Gokuraku-bashi Bridge.

From history and battles to gardens and city views, Osaka Castle remains a must-visit destination and an unforgettable part of Japan’s cultural heritage.

Timestamps:

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00:00 Intro
00:20 A Brief History
01:46 Nishinomaru Garden
02:32 Hokoku Shrine
03:03 East Inner Moat
03:50 Sakuramon Gate & the Octopus Stone
04:47 Visit the Castle Keep
06:00 Japanese Garden - the Hidden Gem
06:12 The Sunset
06:46 Gokurakubashi Bridge
07:18 View of the Castle Keep at Night
07:50 Osaka Castle in Fall 2024
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