Admission
Free
At a Glance
The bronze statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi here was created in 2007, replacing an earlier one melted down for the war effort during the 1940s.
Built in 1879 by imperial decree of Emperor Meiji, the shrine originally stood in Nakanoshima before being relocated to its current location inside Osaka Castle's park in 1961.
This temple offers 2 different goshuin designs
Regular
¥300
Regular
¥300
Free
Facilities
Admission to Hokoku Shrine is free, unlike the 600 yen fee for the castle museum, so you can spend time here without additional cost.
Visit Hokoku Shrine on a weekday morning before 10 a.m. to avoid the tour groups that flood Osaka Castle's grounds, giving you quiet time to appreciate the bronze statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the Shuseki-tei stone garden without crowds.
The shrine sits on the south side of the castle keep within the outer moat, so plan your visit as part of a larger castle circuit rather than as a standalone stop.
Share how your visit was to help other travelers.
3 structures on the grounds
Fascinating facts about this place
The bronze statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi here was created in 2007, replacing an earlier one melted down for the war effort during the 1940s.
Built in 1879 by imperial decree of Emperor Meiji, the shrine originally stood in Nakanoshima before being relocated to its current location inside Osaka Castle's park in 1961.
The shrine's stone garden, Shuseki-tei, features a ground pattern shaped like Hideyoshi's horse crest and represents a 'stone mountain' inspired by Osaka's development as a port city.
Visitors buy Sennari gourd charms here to pray for career advancement, honoring Hideyoshi's legendary rise from a common foot soldier to ruling all of Japan in a single generation.
Seasonal celebrations and special occasions
Cherry blossom bloom (hanami)
Seasonal cherry blossom viewing at Osaka Castle grounds, with food vendors and taiko drummers.
Festival seasons
The castle is a popular spot during festival seasons.
Yearly events at Hokoku Shrine
Locals gather for yearly events such as weddings or matsuri street festivals at Hokoku Shrine in Osaka Castle Park.
More ways to continue from this place.
Within 300 m Within 600 m
Kita, Osaka Prefecture
4 recent visits and photo contributions
EBEdouard Bonnefis checked inLocation matched
LSlauren schorr checked inLocation matched
LSlucie sliwinski checked inLocation matched