Kishiwadajō

I have been interested in castles, which have many dramas and romances. I would like to look around all the castles in Japan. I have already succeeded in two-​thirds of them. Each of them has respective characteristic. Osaka has two castles, one is Osaka castle, the other Kishiwada castle. Its donjon was burnt down by a thunder in the Edo period and was reconstructed in the Showa era to be three-​storied.
A common ticket for three halls of this Kishiwada castle, Danjiri hall, Natural History Materials museum is sold. It is more beneficial than buying a ticket separately.
On the second floor of the castle you can see the works of picture scrolls, writings, etc. in association with Kishiwada in the exhibition room. I enjoyed its culture.
If you come here, cherry blossom viewing season is recommendable! This is also a noted spot as well as Osaka castle, but not so crowded as it.
Kishiwada is famous for Danjiri festival, too. Only men are permitted to ride on Danjiri. float. People enjoy looking at the powerful and exciting performances. An acquaintance of mine lives in Kishiwada, and from her house the festival can be seen well. I was invited by her, but I politely declined her offer as I felt frightened by its enthusiasm and power.