Nishinomaru Garden

About

Garden at Osaka Castle, known for seasonal cherry blossoms.

Why go

• Best view of osaka castle without the crowds
• Gorgeous castle angles
• Underrated and peaceful places to shoot the castle

Must try

• See the castle during cherry blossom illumination
• Stroll around Nishinomaru Garden
• Frame osaka castle with water, trees, or a full unobstructed shot
• See the castle from this perspective
• See the 400 year old turret

Pro tips

• Take the jr osaka loop line to osakajokoen or morinomiya station
• Lay out the mat early to wait for illumination
• Bring food and drinks
• Closest station is tanimachi 4-chome, about a 10-minute walk

Good to know

• The nishinomaru garden still gets crowded at night
• Paid event, separate from regular osaka castle access
• Warm clothing is important for the winter illumination

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Rating

4.2 / 5 (2216 reviews)

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