late-March ~ early-April Cherry Blossoms at Osaka Castle Park4.4
from 3/20 '21 to 4/11 '21
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the Sakura Night Illumination has been canceled. Also, the castle tower has been closed for the time being.
Osaka Castle Park is an extensive park with a total area of 105.6 ha, located in the center of Osaka. In the Osaka Castle Park there are several historic structures including the castle tower, in addition to the Nishinomaru Garden with some 300 cherry trees.
During late-March and early-April, approximately 3,000 cherry trees reach full bloom at various spots such as Citizen's Forest (Shimin-no-Mori), Memorial Forest(Kinenju-no-Mori), and Nishinomaru Garden where cherry trees are illuminated in the evening.
Address : Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Access : a 10-min walk from Tanimachi 4-chome Sta.
By Car : a 5-min drive from Morinomiya Exit of Hanshin Expressway
Admission : Free *200 yen for Nishinomaru Garden
Purposeeasily accessible,night view,family,cherry blossom viewing,sightseeing,major,let's hang out!,an eating tour
Airport/Sta.Tanimachi 4-Chome sta. (about 1km) Google Transit
We guide this spot.
Reviews
5.0a month ago
Really one of the most amazing places in Japan. Is a huge place fill with public green areas where you can play, have a picnic, paint, listen to music, or relax. At the end of February your can see the Plumb flowers and in April the cherry blossom. The castle is really beautiful inside and outside. You can spend the hole day here in the parks, museums and restaurants. There is even a light show at night. Really a place to visit when you are in Japan.
3.0a week ago
Decent for a quick visit. Not that enjoyable as the inside of the castle is nothing like the original. The new restaurants near by have been a great new way to attract more visitors I believe. Fot me the main attraction is the surrounding park.
5.03 weeks ago
One of the great castle of Japan! Standing in the middle of the City. I’ve been here three times and the experience the first time I went here were amazing because it’s time for the sakura. It’s very crowded but you can still have space during cherry blossom.
5.08 months ago
Been here in autumn and the weather is so good to be missed. The place is so calm when I visited as not many people around. If you visited Osaka, this castle is a must. You don’t need to go inside the castle if you don’t wanna spend money. Outside the castle is still good.
4.05 months ago
Famous castle in Osaka. The area is very spacious with beautiful views. we can see beautiful view of Osaka city from the top floor of the castle. The garden around the castle is cool and full of trees.