🌸 2025 Osaka Castle Park Cherry Blossom Season Guide🌸

#OsakaSakura 📅 Best time to view cherry blossoms - In 2025, Osaka's cherry blossoms are expected to bloom around March 25 and will be in full bloom until early April. The late-blooming "Yae Sakura" variety in the Nishinomaru Gardens can extend the cherry blossom viewing period to mid-April. - Night Cherry Blossoms Limited: During the cherry blossom season, Nishinomaru Garden is open until 20:00. The cherry blossoms lit up at night and the Osaka Castle Tower complement each other, making the romance index off the charts! 🚇 Transportation Tips - Subway: Take the JR Loop Line to Osaka-jo Park Station or the Subway Tanimachi Line to Tanimachi 4-chome Station and walk for about 10 minutes. - Money-saving Tip: The park is free to enter, but the Nishinomaru Garden requires an entrance fee of 200 yen (for adults), and there are discounts for students and seniors. 📸 Must-visit spots recommended 1. Nishinomaru Gardens: 300 Somei Yoshino cherry trees surround Osaka Castle. The flowers can be admired during the day, and they look even more dreamy when lit up at night. The classic camera position is to take in the castle tower and the cherry blossoms in the same frame. 2. Along the moat: Stroll along the river, where cherry blossoms are reflected on the water, perfect for taking atmospheric photos. 3. Historical sites: Visit 13 important cultural properties such as the Qianguanlu and Yanyanzang, and experience the customs of the Warring States Period. 🍱 Sakura season limited experience - Picnic and cherry blossom viewing: Bring sushi or sakura bento (Haru Urara lunch box recommended) from a convenience store and experience Japanese-style "hanami" on the lawn. - Nearby food: Takoyaki in Shinsaibashi and Kushikatsu in Dotonbori. You can enjoy both shopping and eating! ⚠️ Things to note - Avoid the crowds: There are the most people on weekends and evenings, so it is recommended to arrive early in the morning or before 3 pm on weekdays. - Weather outfit: Osaka is a bit chilly at the end of March, so wear a light-colored dress + a thin jacket to take better photos under the cherry blossom trees! #OsakaTravel #SakuraSeason #SpringLimited #KansaiCherryBlossomViewing #TravelStrategy