• Ujibashi Bridge, Naiku (Inner Shrine), The Grand Shrines of Ise, Ise,Mie
• Hibara Shrine, Yamanobe Trail, Nara
• Ishibutai Tomb, Asuka, Nara
• Horyuji Temple, Ikaruga, Nara
• Suzakumon Gate, Heijo Palace Site, Nara
• View of Yakushiji Temple, Nishinokyo, Nara
• Great Buddha Hall, Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, Nara
• Hoodo (Phoenix Hall), Byodoin Temple, Uji, Kyoto
• Heian Shrine O-Torii Gate, Okazaki, Kyoto
• Kiyomizu Temple, Higashiyama, Kyoto
• Togetsukyo Bridge, Arashiyama, Kyoto
• Ryoanji Temple, Kinukake-no-michi, Kyoto
• Ninomaru Palace, Nijo Castle, Kyoto
• Site of the Battle of Yamazaki, Tenno-zan (Mt. Tenno), Osaka/Kyoto
• Sengan-yagura Tower, Osaka Castle, Osaka
• Downtown Dotombori, Osaka
• Nakanoshima, Teki-juku and Tenjin Festival, Osaka
• “Blossom Road,” Takarazuka, Hyogo
• Arima Hot Spring Resort, Hyogo
• Kitano Ijinkan (Foreigners’ Houses) Area, Kobe, Hyogo
• Site of Meriken Wharf, the Port of Kobe, Kobe, Hyogo

(15) Sengan-yagura Tower, Osaka Castle, Osaka

(C)T.Okamoto

Osaka Castle was built in the 16th century during the Warring States Period. Later, it was burned down. The present-day castle was built with donations from the citizens of Osaka. Thanks to a large-scale refurbishment in 1997, the lusty golden dolphins on the top of the castle roof have been restored to their former glory.  Now, the castle building serves as a historical museum. From the top floor of the donjon, you can see the whole city of Osaka. The nearest station is Osakajokoen Station on the JR loop line.

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