Osaka-jo was built by General Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1583 as a display of power, using the labor of 100,000 workers. The present structure was refurbished in 1997. We came upon it during our 5 mile morning stroll today, with thanks to the "jogging map" provided by our hotel :)
Surrounded by a moat, the castle is really in the center of Osaka.
Detail of Ume (plum blossom) in garden
Ume garden
View of ume garden from castle
Fortunes in English! (I've never seen them translated and, instead, would only buy them when I had a friend who spoke Japanese with me to translate)
Mine said "small blessing"
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