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Osaka Castle Park

A 106-hectare green expanse around Osaka Castle, ringed by moats and stone walls — 300 cherry trees, 1,200 plums, lawns and concerts year-round.

Osaka Castle Park
Photo: Hanlu Cao · CC BY-SA 3.0

When · Where

When
2026/06/30 15:00
Where
Osaka Castle Park(Osaka Castle, Chuo-ku, Osaka)
City
Osaka
Getting there
Osakajokoen Station (JR Loop Line) or Tanimachi 4-chome Station
Price
Free
Organizer
Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
Osakajokoen Station (JR Loop Line) or Tanimachi 4-chome Station Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
families, groups of friends

Highlights

  • 106 ha around the castle keep & moats
  • ~300 cherry & 1,200+ plum trees
  • Nishinomaru Garden lawns

Background & story

The grounds of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's 16th-century castle, opened as a public park, now central Osaka's largest green space with seasonal flowers and event venues.

Good to know

The park is open 24/7 and free; Nishinomaru Garden and the keep have separate hours and fees.

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