Aoyamon Gate

Aoyamon Gate is a city gate in , , . Aoyamon Gate is situated near the Shinto shrine , as well as near the archaeological site .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Osaka castle and Osaka-jō Hall.

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The area is in city. This area consisting of many buildings surrounded by water is home to , Osaka-jo Hall, classical music halls, theaters where you can enjoy the performing arts, hotels, shopping and sports facilities.

Theater building
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Osaka-jo Hall is a multi-purpose arena located in the Kyōbashi area of , . The hall opened in 1983 and can seat up to 16,000 people. Built on a site area of 36,351 square meters, part of its form uses stone walls, modeled after those of and it won the Osaka Urban Scenery Architects Prize Special Award in 1984. is situated 210 metres northeast of Aoyamon Gate.

Park
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is a public and historical site situated at Osaka-Jō in , Japan. It lies on the south of the Ōkawa and occupies a large area in the center of the city of Osaka. is situated 240 metres south of Aoyamon Gate.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Joto-ku and Minami.

Suburb
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Jōtō-ku is one of the 24 wards of , Japan. "Jōtō" literally means "east of the castle", referring to . It was separated from and in 1943, and eastern Jōtō became in 1974.

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is the largest commercial area in , . All manner of shops and entertainment can be found in the Area, which stretches from Semba to the area surrounding Namba station.

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The is the newest centre of city. The area around Umeda station, where major terminals for the Osaka subway, Japan Rail, Hankyu and Hanshin railways can be found, it boasts department stores, buildings full of fashionable shops and various attractions.

Aoyamon Gate

Latitude
34.68862° or 34° 41′ 19″ north
Longitude
135.52819° or 135° 31′ 42″ east
Levels
2
Open location code
8Q6QMGQH+C7
Open­Street­Map ID
way 303446402
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­gatehouse
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­city_gate
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In Other Languages

From Japanese to Spanish—“Aoyamon Gate” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “Aoyamon”
  • Japanese: “あおやもん”
  • Japanese: “青屋門”
  • Korean: “아오야몬 문”
  • Spanish: “Puerta Aoyamon”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Ishiyama Wakamiya Daimyojin and Yamazato Gate Ruins.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: 案内板 and Inner Moat.

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