This famously beautiful castle museum is mostly barrier-free and easily accessible to wheelchair users. We recommend Osaka Castle Museum regardless of weather. Please see below for information in English on the Castle Museum.
- Facility OverviewFacility Name: Osakajo Tenshukaku/Osaka Castle MuseumAddress: 540-0002 Osaka Chuo-ku Osakajo1-1Telephone Number: 06-6941-3044Opening Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (last entry 4:30 pm)Closed: Dec 28 - Jan 1General Admission Fee: Adults:600JPY, Kids under 15 years of age: FreeDiscount for those with Disabilities: Free for those who carry disability certificate issued in JapanHome Page URL: https://www.osakacastle.net/ (Japanese website, but can be translated with google translator in top right hand corner of webpage)AccessNearest Station/Bus Stop: Osaka Metro, Tanimachi Line, Tanimachi-4-chome StationDistance from Nearest Station/Bus Stop: Osaka Metro Tanimachi-4-chome Station 1500mApproximate travel time from station/bus stop: 20 minute walk from the Metro Station
- AccessibilitySuitable in All Weather: Accessible for rainy days, Mostly indoorsEstimated Visiting time for Persons with Disabilities: 1 hour and 30 mintuesParking for those with Disabilities: Not AvailableMulitlingual Guidance Available: Yes, some in English, Chinese and KoreanMap of Wheelchair accessible paths Available: Yes, see PhotoBasic Information for AccessibilityStep into Entrance of Facility(Height): 16-21 cmWheelchair accessible Entryway option(Slope): Rampways, 1st Floor: 0.5-2°, 2nd Floor: 8°Elevator: 1Outside, 2 InsideNursing Room Available: Yes in First Aid RoomFirst Aid Room: YesBabysitting/Childcare: Yes in First Aid RoomSensory Room: Yes in First Aid roomPrayer Room: Yes in First Aid RoomService Dogs Allowed: YesRentalsWheelchair Rental: YesBaby Buggy/Stroller Rental: NoAudio Guide Rental: Yes (English, Japanese, Chinese and Korean)Other Available Rentals: No
- Parking AreaMap from Parking to Facility Availale: NoneMultilingual Guide Map of Parking Area Available: N/ASurface type of Parking Area: N/AParking Area Facility with covered Roof Path: N/ADistance from Parking Area to an Indoor Facility: N/AParking Attendants Available: N/AInformation for those with Physical DisabilitiesParking Space for those with Disabilities Available: Castle Park's public parking is not accessible, Tanimachi-4-chome Station area's private parking lots recommended Steps on Pathway from Parking Area to Entryway: N/AVehicle Available to Drive up to Entryway for drop off: No
- ToiletRestroom Entryway Width: 58-80 cmToilet Stall Entryway Width: 54 cmWestern Style Toilets Available: YesWestern style Toilets with Handrails Available: YesAvailability of heated bidet: YesToilet Information for those with Physical DisabilitiesToilet stall for those with Physical Disabilites: Available on the 3rd FloorDoor Style: Sliding DoorDoor Width: 97 cmHandrail Available: L bar style & adjustable U bar styleWarm Water Bidet Available: YesOstomate-compatible facilities: NoneUniversal Changing bed(for adults): None (First Aid Room available upon request)Emergency Alert Button in Stall: YesFor Young ChildrenBaby Chair in Restroom stalls: NoDiaper Changing Bed: Available in Women's restroom onlyFor the Visually ImpairedAudio Guide Available: NoBraille Guide, Braille Map Available: NoToilet for Seeing Eye Dog Available: No
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- Paths & Walkways at FacilityUneven surfaces on Paths: Mostly flatStairs at Facility: Steps at several pointsAccessibility Path around Steps: 0.5° - 8° Rampways, See photosPathway Surfaces: Most paths concreteInaccessible Areas to those with physical disabilities: Parking AreaRest Area: Yes, Free rest area available on 8th FloorBraille Ground Blocks : NoneBraile Exhibit Guide Information: NoneOther difficult to traverse areas: NoneCondition of Stairways at FacilityWheelchair Stairlift Available: NoHandrail Available: Almost all stairs have handrailsBraille Labelled Handrails: No
- EscalatorsEscalator: NoneAudio Guidance to Escalator Available: N/AElevatorsNumber of Elevators Available: 1 Outside, 2 InsideWidth Inside Elevator: 160x135cm (both Outside & Inside)Door Width: Outside 98 cm, Inside 94cmWheelchair Accessible Control Panel: Yes, See photoRear-view Mirror in Elevator: Yes, See photoAudio guidance at Destination Floors: YesBraille on Control Panel: YesVisual Display of Destination Floor: YesMultilingual Guidance: YesMultilingual Control Panel: Yes
- Accommodations for Different Needs at FacilitySupport & Guidance Available: YesFacilities & Exhibits that are accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: Most areasAreas not accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: NoneAudio Guide Available: NoDisplays/Exhibits made for the Visually impaired & Blind: NoneDisplays/Exhibits made for the Hearing impaired & Deaf: NoneSpeech to Text Convertion Available: NoneMultilingual Displays: Some English availableMultilingual Audio Guide, Headset Audio Guide Available: Audio guide available in English, Japanese, Chinese and KoreanAccommodations provided by StaffStaff trained to accommodate those with Physical Dissabilities: NoStaff trained to accommodate the Visually Impaired & Blind: NoStaff trained to accommodate the Hearing Impairments & Deaf: NoStaff can use Sign Language: NoMultilingual Staff Available: No