Osaka Castles and Historical Sites

Osaka's historical landscape spans from the 3rd-century kofun burial mounds of Sakai to the iconic 16th-century Osaka Castle. This collection features the UNESCO-listed Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group, ancient Shinto shrines like Sumiyoshi Taisha with its unique architectural style, and Shitennoji, one of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples. Beyond the city center, the list includes mountain fortifications like Chihaya Castle and the preserved ruins of medieval strongholds, offering a comprehensive look at the region’s evolution from the Kofun period through the Edo era.