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	Osaka Travel: Osaka Castle (Osakajo)
		Osaka Castle was rebuilt by Tokugawa Hidetada in the 1620s, but its main castle tower was struck by lightening in 1665 and burnt down.
		It was not until 1931 that the present ferro-concrete reconstruction of the castle was built.
		Inside the castle is a museum that documents Toyotomi Hideyoshi's life and the history of the castle.
	www.japan-guide.com /e/e4000.html (188 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Osaka castle (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The castle is situated on a plot of land roughly one kilometer square.
		The castle is open to the public, and is easily accessible from Osakajo Koen Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line.
		Osaka Castle (大坂城; -jō) is a castle in Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Osaka-castle (1523 words)

	Osaka Castle
		Osaka Castle (大坂城; -jō) is a castle in Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan.
		The castle is situated on a plot of land roughly one kilometer square.
		The castle is open to the public, and is easily accessible from Osakajo Koen Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line.
	www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/o/os/osaka_castle.html (595 words)

	Osaka Castle
		The Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1582 and was his place of rule until he died.
		It is thought that the palace in the honmaru of the Osaka Castle was built around the same time as some of the buildings in the Nijo Castle were.
		This is because in 1984 when the Nijo Castle was being repaired, some of the materials found were actually intended for the building of the Osaka Castle.
	library.thinkquest.org /C001119/tour/parse.php3?src=osaka (382 words)

	Osaka hotels Japan,Hotels in Osaka,Budget Hotels in Osaka,Discount Hotels in Osaka,Hotels in Osaka Japan
		Osaka, formerly known as Naniwa, is located on edge of Yodo River of Kansai region.
		Osaka, a city of never ending excitement and spirit stores lots of things to explore in its treasure.
		Oaks Shin Hotel in Osaka is located in Yodogawa-Ku in Osaka.
	www.asiarooms.com /japan/osaka.html (465 words)

	Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo) - Osaka - Reviews of Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo) - TripAdvisor
		Once the largest castle in Japan when originally built in the 1580s, this castle has an observation platform with city views and a history museum that uses holograms, 3D pictures and other technologies to describe the history of the castle and the period during which it was built.
		Osaka Castle itself is quite lovely and the grounds are very nice.
		The park area outside of the castle (in March there are lovely plum blossoms), is a nice way to spend a couple of hours.
	www.tripadvisor.com /Attraction_Review-g298566-d320970-Reviews-Osaka_Castle_Osaka_jo-Osaka_Kinki.html (612 words)

	Osaka Castle
		Osaka Castle is not one of those, having in fact been rebuilt in 1931 and greatly refurbished in 1997.
		After the war, Osaka Castle in 1948 began a new era as a “historic site park.” The Main Tower was reopened to the public, repair work on the remaining building was undertaken, and a new museum was established.
		The beautiful appearance of the original castle, which was embellished with white walls and glittering gold, has been revived by replastering the outer walls, restoring ornamental fixtures, and reapplying gold leaf.
	sbarnhill.mvps.org /Japan/Attractions/OsakaCastle.htm (1041 words)

	Osaka Castle - Home (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Osaka Castle (大坂城 Ôsakajô) is a castle in Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan
		Toyotomi died and passed on control of Osaka Castle to his son, Toyotomi Hideyori.
		Tokugawa, in outrage, sent his armies to Osaka Castle again, and routed Toyotomi's men inside the outer walls.
	www.osakacastle.com /index.html (581 words)

	Osaka travel guide - Wikitravel
		Osaka was where merchants made and lost fortunes and received repeated warnings from the shogunate to reduce their conspicuous consumption.
		The Westin Osaka 1-1-20 Oyodo Naka, Kita-ku [23].
		Osaka has a dangerous reputation (by Japanese standards), but is still remarkably safe for a city of its size, and the overall level of crime is as low as in Tokyo or other Japanese cities.
	wikitravel.org /en/Osaka (5222 words)

	From Concierge : Hotel New Otani Osaka
		Osaka Castle is deep-rooted in the minds of citizens of Osaka as the symbol of Osaka, as is the "Taiko-han" (founder of Osaka Castle, Hideyoshi Toyotomi).This site introduces the history of the Castle and shows the interior of the Main Tower, which has been renovated as a History Museum.
		Osaka Castle Museum - The Main Tower is equipped with the most-advanced visual and audio facilities, which enable visitors to enjoy learning about the exhibits.
		Located almost at the center of the Japanese archipelago, Nara Prefecture is an inland prefecture surrounded by the four prefectures of Osaka to the west, Kyoto to the north, Wakayama to the south and Mie to the east.
	www.osaka.newotani.co.jp /english/from_concierge (670 words)

	OSAKA HOTELS & TRAVEL GUIDE
		Osaka is located in Kansai region on the main island of Honshu.
		Osaka is Japan's second largest city and is a major industrial, port and economic centre.
		Osaka City is second largest city in Japan, but does things differently to Tokyo.
	www.japaneselifestyle.com.au /travel/osaka.htm (263 words)

	Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo) \| Museum/Attraction Review \| Osaka \| Frommers.com
		First built in the 1580s on the order of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Osaka Castle was the largest castle in Japan, a magnificent structure used by Toyotomi as a military stronghold from which to wage war against rebellious feudal lords in far-flung provinces.
		The Tokugawas rebuilt the castle in 1629, but the main tower was destroyed by lightning 36 years later, and the rest burned in 1868 as the shogunate made their last stand against imperial forces and what later became known as the Meiji Restoration.
		The present Osaka Castle dates from 1931 and was extensively renovated in 1997.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/osaka/A31297.html (492 words)

	::Tour Osaka - Osaka's Architecture Wonders : City of Osaka, Japan - North American Office, Chicago, IL [Osaka, Kansai, ...
		Osaka Castle, a symbol of the city's history and culture, a magnet for visitors, and the pride of Osaka's citizens.
		Shitennoji Temple is Japan's oldest officially administered temple, founded by Prince Shotoku in 593 at the end of the 6th century and a center for trade and cultural exchange with China and the Korean peninsula.
		While you're visiting Osaka's historical temples and shrines, you may be able to partake in a seasonal festival as well!
	www.osakacity.org /tour/architecture.aspx (214 words)

	Osaka Castle Japanese Castles - Fullscreen QTVR Panorama
		Osaka Castle Japanese Castles - Fullscreen QTVR Panorama
		The castles tell the history of Japan and the Osaka castle is in this history a very important milestone.
		It was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598) a man born by a peasent who became the ruler who finally after many years of fights unified Japan.
	www.panoramas.dk /fullscreen/fullscreen20.html (244 words)

	Osaka Castle (Site not responding. Last check: )
		It is located in the northern part of downtown Osaka city, which is located in the middle of Japan.
		The park of Osaka castle is famous for the Hanami.
		Osaka castle is a famous sightseeing place as the oldest castle history in Japan.
	www.kirkwood.cc.ia.us /esl/osakacsl.htm (563 words)

	castle- Osaka, Japan - VirtualTourist.com
		Osaka castle is the exterior reconstruction of a Heian period castle, with the air-conditioned interior of a museum.
		The largest castle in the country at the time, Osaka-jo's turbulent history began when it was besiefed and destroyed by the Tokugawa shogunate in 1615.
		The castle is surrounded by a moat and parkland.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Japan/Osaka_fu/Osaka-971424/Things_To_Do-Osaka-castle-BR-4.html (872 words)

	The Siege of Osaka Castle @ National Geographic Magazine (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Although Ieyasu had already been granted the all-powerful title of shogun, or commander-in-chief, in 1603, he wanted to eliminate the biggest threat to the Tokugawa establishment: Toyotomi Hideyori, son of the previous, deceased leader, Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
		In December 1614 Ieyasu's army of some 200,000 men surrounded the castle (top corner of left panel) that Hideyoshi—who won fame for helping unite Japan after a period of intense civil war—had lavishly built as the seat of his government.
		Trapped in the castle that symbolized his father's wealth and power, and suffering defeat and dishonor, Hideyori took his own life.
	magma.nationalgeographic.com /ngm/0312/feature5/zoomify/main.html (396 words)

	Ability Online Support Network - Audrey King in Japan (Site not responding. Last check: )
		When we discovered that the city of Osaka has its very own, very old castle, built over 400 years ago by a powerful shogun, called Toyotomi Hideoyoshi, we decided we absolutely had to go and see it ourselves.
		The castle was decorated with gold and a whole kilometer of grounds surrounded it, so that anyone looking at Osaka Castle from far away would be intimidated and impressed.
		Osaka Castle was once again partly destroyed by bombs in World War II, but recent renovations have restored its beauty and made it accessible.
	www.ablelink.org /public/audreysdiary/OsakaCastle.htm (591 words)

	Axis History Forum :: View topic - Osaka Castle
		I've heard that Osaka Castle, built by Hideyoshi, was used by the Japanese Army starting in the Meiji era.
		states that "since Meiji the castle grounds were army base, and all the territory of modern castle park was occupied by military facilities, and there were auxillary facilities around the castle.Civilians could not freely access the castle, and only in 1931 the castle park was open to public as a result of negotiations with IJA".
		Osaka Garrisons later became 4th Division and Divisional HQ was located at Osaka Castle.
	forum.axishistory.com /viewtopic.php?t=105611&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight= (523 words)

	Osaka Castle and Hideyoshi
		In 1615, the Summer Battle of Osaka 大阪夏の陣　began, with the troops of 55,000 of the Toyotomis, and the troops of 150,000 of the Tokugawas.
		The Castle of Osaka was burned to ashes after the Summer Battle of Osaka in 1615.
		Osaka started, which was completed after 3 stages of the construction in 1620, in the
	www.geocities.jp /general_sasaki/osakacastle-and-hideyoshi..html (8244 words)

	JNTO Website \| Find a Location \| Osaka \| Osaka Castle
		The Osaka Castle was built in the end of the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a well-known warlord who brought the whole country under his rule in the late 16th century.
		The premises of the castle contain a lawn-covered park with an area of about 60,000 square meters, which is thronged with cherry blossom viewers in the springtime.
		In summer, the Okawa River in the northwest of the Osaka Castle becomes the stage for the Osaka Tenjin-matsuri Festival known as one of the three largest in Japan.
	www.jnto.go.jp /eng/location/regional/osaka/osakajo.html (336 words)

	Osaka, Japan Pictures : Japan photo guide for the visual traveler
		The heart of Kansai, and probably the second most important city of Japan, Osaka is a one-of-a-kind modern merchant city with an attitude.
		Osaka is also the proof of the fact that if you eat a lot of healthy food and don't stress yourself, you'll grow up to be tall, cheerful and healthy.
		The most famous historic sight in Osaka, the Osaka castle stands right in the middle of the city, equally far from the business complexes and the busy station of Umeda (North Osaka) and the unbelievably vibrant entertainment districts of Namba, Ebisubashi and Dotonbori (South Osaka).
	www.photopassjapan.com /osaka.html (519 words)

	Official Osaka Site
		The fourth edition of Brand-New Osaka, a newsletter for overseas visitors has been issued.
		In this fourth edition is based on a theme of water, and introduces the attractiveness of the Water City - Osaka.
		The Osaka Brand Committee has produced a video introducing seventeen of Osaka's brand resources.
	www.pref.osaka.jp /en/index.html (114 words)

	Introduction of Osaka
		Osaka Castle whose top commands a panoramic view of Osaka is the symbol of Osaka.
		At the waterfront of Osaka, in addition to Tempozan Harbour Village, the amusement complex consisting of Osaka Aquarium, Universal Studios Japan have opened to attract visitors from around the globe.
		Osaka has enhanced its culinary culture to a high level, and you can try everything from snacks to local delicacies and international cuisine at a reasonable price in Osaka.
	www.osaka.fr /english_version/travel/index2.html (340 words)

	EarthCam - Osaka Cam
		Osaka, with a population of about 2.7 million, is the third largest city in Japan.
		Historically, Osaka has been Japan's commercial capital and a major industrial center.
		Today Osaka is home to a number of historical and entertainment venues including Osaka Castle, Osaka Aquarium (Japan's largest), and Universal Studios Japan.
	www.earthcam.com /japan/osaka (171 words)

	Osaka Castle
		Hideyoshi, being the great battle expert he was, designed the most formidable castle ever built in Japan.
		Of course no castle is invincible and in 1615 it fell to the Tokugawa forces.
		In 1665 the donjon was struck by lightning and burned to the ground.
	www.jcastle.info /castle/profile/61-Osaka-Castle (186 words)

	Castle hotel in Osaka, Japan - Discount Hotels in Osaka
		Okawa River used to link the two ancient cities of Kyoto and Osaka.
		Osaka Castle Hotel stands on the Osaka side overlooking the river.
		Located right above Osaka Station and near Osaka Castle, it offers easy access to areas of interest within Osaka City and its neighboring city, Kyoto.
	www.hotel-japan.net /castle_osaka.html (206 words)

	Japan Vacations - Hotels Japan - Japan Hotels
		The Hyatt Regency Osaka, Japan, is located on Osaka Bay, adjacent to the Asia and Pacific Trade Centre and the World Trade..
		Located at the north end of downtown Osaka, Japan, the Toyo Hotel is a 16 story high rise situated one kilometer from Osaka Station.
		Connected to the Osaka Station, this 652 room hotel is two km (one mile) from Nakanoshima Park and the Grand Cube Osaka.
	www.japanhotelfinder.com (568 words)

	Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire . Timeline \| PBS
		Move your cursor to the right and left sides of the timeline to scroll through the dates.
		1500s: Young Ieyasu/Okazaki City Hall; Portuguese Traders/Osaka Castle; Jesuits/Kobe City Museum; Nobunaga/Osaka Castle; Battle of Nagashino/Osaka Castle; Hideyoshi/Osaka Castle; Persecution of Christians/Art Resource; Edo/Mitsui Bunko
		1600s: Battle of Sekigahara/Gifu Museum; Ieyasu/Osaka Castle; Dutch/Nagasaki City Museum; Ieyasu/Osaka Castle; Siege of Osaka Castle/Osaka Castle; Fall of Osaka Castle/Osaka Castle; Iemitsu/Hesedera; Daimyo/Bato-machi Hiroshige Museum; Shimabara Uprising/Akizuki Kyodokan; Portuguese/Nagasaki Prefectural Museum; Dutch in Deijima/Kobe City Museum; Tsunayoshi/Nagasaki Prefectural Museum; Ihara/Osaka Nakanoshima Library; Edo Renaissance/Bato-machi Hiroshige Museum
	www.pbs.org /empires/japan/timeline.html (134 words)

	Osaka Castle Hotel, Osaka - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
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	www.tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g298566-d320998-Reviews-Osaka_Castle_Hotel-Osaka_Kinki.html (414 words)

	OSAKA CASTLE
		Osaka's best known sight, although it's a concrete reconstruction that pales in comparison with, say, Himeji Castle.
		The park can be accessed on a number of lines, but the castle is closest to Osaka-jo Koen station on the JR Osaka Loop Line.
		Historically this was just another outer wall or defence for Osaka Castle and the buildings close to the castle.
	www.japaneselifestyle.com.au /travel/osaka_castle.htm (282 words)

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