OSAKA CHERRY BLOSSOM
Osaka Cherry Blossom Guide includes descriptions and locations of the best places to view Osaka's Cherry Blossom. Osaka Cherry Blossom includes sites on found in Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots.
Cherry Blossom
The Osaka Cherry Blossom season normally runs from the last week of March through the first two weeks of April, however it varies from year to year. This list includes the sites on Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots (marked in yellow), plus some other notable locations. Within each section the locations are sorted alphabetically and not in order of quality.
Osaka Expo Park was the site of the Osaka '70 International Expo. Osaka Expo Park is also popular in cherry blossom season and is considered one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. | |
Japan Mint Osaka is the Head Office for the Japan Mint which has branches in Tokyo and Hiroshima. Japan Mint Osaka was opened in 1871 and began producing coins. Today you can take a tour of the Japan Mint Osaka and there is also a museum. Japan Mint Osaka also famous for its cherry blossom being considered one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. | |
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Osaka Castle Park is a large 106.7 hectare park which includes many facilities, gardens and attractions including Osaka Castle and its cherry blossom which are considered one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. |
Daisen Park is located in Sakai Southern Osaka, between the Daisenryo Kofun and the Kamiishizu Misanzai Kofun. Daisen Park covers 35 ha and features a traditional Japanese gardens, 400 cherry blossom trees, Hana-to-mizu-no-hiroba (flower and water park) and the Sakai City Museum. | |
Kema Sakuranomiya Park is located on the river bank and incorporates the Osaka Mint building which is famous area for viewing cherry blossom. | |
Nishinomaru Garden is Osaka's most popular location for cherry blossom viewing. Nishinomaru Garden features around 600 cherry trees and is located within Osaka Castle Park. | |
Satsukiyama Park, located in Ikeda Osaka, features Satsuki azalea a traditional expression of May in Japanese. Also breath-taking viewing during its cherry blossom season. | |
Shirokita Park is located next to the Yodogawa River in Osaka. Shirokita Park covers 9.5 hectares and features many seasonal flowers including cherry blossom (April), chrysanthemum (November) and lilies (May and June). The Lily Garden features around 13,000 plants from three verities; Edo, Ise and Higo. |