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Osaka Report - April 2, 2013
Osaka Report - March 27, 2013
Below is a list of Osaka's most popular spots for cherry blossom viewing (hanami), including the typical timing for best viewing in the average year and japan-guide.com ratings. See also our nationwide list of famous cherry blossom spots.
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Kema Sakuranomiya Park
Early April
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Sakuranomiya Station (JR Loop Line)
No admission fee, nightly illuminations from April 4 to 10, 2013, until 21:00
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Nearly 5000 cherry trees line Okawa River for several kilometers. The seemingly endless rows of cherry trees can be viewed from a pleasant riverside promenade or from ships cruising the river. There are also lawn areas with a lot of space for picnics.
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Osaka Castle
Early April
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No admission fee except for the Nishinomaru Garden
Nishinomaru Garden: 9:00 to 20:00; 200 yen (daytime), 350 yen (evening light up)
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Over 4000 cherry trees are planted on the spacious grounds of Osaka Castle. A particularly nice place for a picnic is Nishinomaru Park in the castle's western citadel with wide lawns, views of the castle tower and light up in the evening.
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Expo 70 Commemorative Park
Early April
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Banpaku Kinen Koen Station (Osaka Monorail)
9:30 to 17:00 (until 21:00 for light up from March 30 to April 14, 2013), 250 yen
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The former site of the 1970 World Exhibition in Osaka was turned into a large public park with over 5000 cherry trees along its paths and around its large lawn areas. There is light up in the evenings.
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Osaka Mint Bureau
Mid April
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10 minute walk from Temmabashi Station
Special opening: April 16 to 22, 2013; 10:00 to 21:00 (weekend from 9:00); free admission
Mint Museum: 9:00 to 16:45 (entry until 16:00); free admission; closed on weekends, public holidays, special cherry blossom opening period, day before special opening period
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More than 300 trees of over 100 varieties, mostly later blooming yae-zakura trees can be viewed on the premises of the Osaka Mint Bureau. The gates of the garden are opened to the general public for one week in mid April. The garden can also be viewed on the occasion of a visit to the Mint Museum outside of the special opening period.
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Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park
Early April
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Tsurumi Ryokuchi Subway Station
No admission fee
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This large public park served as the site of a flower exhibition in 1990. Hundreds of cherry trees are planted across the park, offering visitors lots of attractive picnic spots. There are also about 50 small, representative gardens from countries across the world.
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Ratings:
best of the best
best of Japan
outstanding
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Osaka offers a wide range of accommodation for all budgets. The most convenient base for exploring the city and its surroundings is the Umeda district around JR Osaka Station. Also convenient is the Namba district, the city's prime nightlife area. The Shin-Osaka Station area does not offer much entertainment and dining options, but is most convenient for travelers using the shinkansen.
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Hotel Kinki
A hotel close to JR Osaka Sta. & subway Umeda Sta. Free WiFi in rooms & PC in lobby. Laundry, non-smoking rooms. From 2900Yen.
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Hotel Kuramoto
A clean ryokan with a history of nearly 60 years. From 4000yen. 2 min to Dotombori area. 5 min to 2 subway stations.
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Kaneyoshi Ryokan
A modern Japanese inn in Dotombori. the center of Osaka. 2 subway stations nearby. Close to many shops and Osaka Castle.
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Hotel Ichiei
A comfort modern Japanese hotel located in the center of Osaka. 3 train stations of Namba within a walking distance.
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Amami Onsen Ryokan Nanten-en
A traditional Japanese ryokan. Experience traditional Japanese culture and natural beauty.
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Osaka Yamatoya Honten
Japanese style budget ryokan. From 5,775yen. Right next to Dotonbori in Osaka.
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Japan Osaka Ryokan Association
For business or pleasure, search by area for the perfect traditional Japanese ryokan to match your Osaka accommodation needs.
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Recommended Hotels around Osaka - with lowest rates by selected hotel reservation websites
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Osaka Tours
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