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
Wheelchair Accessibility from nearest station/bus stop |
Wheelchair Accessibility at facility |
Restrooms |
Elevator |
- 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
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Thank you for visiting our site. With our nationally licensed guide's network, we have become known as one of the best DMCs in Japan as well. If your clients are looking for personable and tailor-made private tours, we offer you a special tour as per your request. Contact us
Thank you for visiting our site. With our nationally licensed guide's network, we have become known as one of the best DMCs in Japan as well. If your clients are looking for personable and tailor-made private tours, we offer you a special tour as per your request. Contact us
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