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Ikeda Castle Ruins Park

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Ikeda Castle Ruins Park

池田城跡公園

Osaka · Kansai

Ikeda Castle Ruins Park is the hilltop site of a medieval castle in suburban Osaka, laid out as a garden with reconstructed gates and a viewing tower looking out over the town. Entry is free and it opens 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, twelve minutes' walk from Ikeda Station. It closes on Tuesdays.

Why we picked it

Many travelers overlook this site due to its location in a suburban area, favoring more famous attractions in Osaka.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.3· 618 reviews
Opening hours
Mon 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tue Closed Wed–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Ikeda Station · 12 min walk
Website
ikedashi-kanko.jp/spot/recommend-spot05

Today

9:00–17:00Sun closedTue closed

Stored weekly hours

Mon 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tue Closed Wed–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

From Shin-Osaka Station · ~29 min by car

Tags

castleparkhistory

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