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Osaka Castle


Osaka Castle
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Copyright: Andrew Ooi (andrewooi) Silver Note Writer [C: 4 W: 0 N: 32] (185)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-19
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-01 7:30
Viewed: 672
Points: 3
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Wikipedia. Osaka Castle (大坂城・大阪城, Ōsaka-jō) is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. Originally called Ozakajo, it is one of Japan's most famous castles, and played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period. Osaka Castle is situated on a plot of land roughly one kilometer square. It is built on two raised platforms of landfill supported by sheer walls of cut rock, each overlooking a moat. The central castle building is five stories on the outside and eight stories on the inside, and built atop a tall stone foundation to protect its occupants from sword-bearing attackers.

The Castle grounds, which cover approximately 60,000 square meters[1] contain thirteen structures which have been designated as Important Cultural Assets by the Japanese government,[2] including the Toyokuni Shrine, dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

The castle is open to the public, and is easily accessible from Osakajōkōen Station on the JR West Osaka Loop Line. It is a popular spot during festival seasons, and especially during the cherry blossom bloom (hanami), when the sprawling castle grounds are covered with food vendors and taiko drummers. The large indoor arena Osaka-jo Hall is also located within the grounds of the castle.
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Hello Andrew !
The light and colors are fantastic. Framing is something, which will bother the sharp eyes of viewers on TE. I think, you wanted to have a clear view of the castle and tree was unavoidable.
Still, good work !
rgds/Prashant

Hello Andrew,
i was in Osaka but don't visit this castle, thankyou for show how is beauty and interesting. The pink colour is amazing!
Regards,
Davide

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