Osaka is one of Japan's best cities for cherry blossom viewing (hanami). Below is a list of the city's most popular hanami spots, 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.
Kema Sakuranomiya Park•••
Early April
Sakuranomiya Station (JR Loop Line), free admission
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.
Free admission except for the Nishinomaru Garden Nishinomaru Garden: 9:00 to 17:00, 200 yen (daytime), 350 yen (evening light up) Nishinomaru illumination 2023: 3/24 to 4/9, 18:00 to 21:00 (entry until 20:30)
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.
Banpaku Kinen Koen Station (Osaka Monorail) 9:30 to 17:00 (until 18:00 from 3/17 to 4/9), closed Wednesdays in March (except 3/29), 260 yen, illumination 2023: 3/31 to 4/9, 18:00 to 21:00 (entry until 20:30)
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.
10 minute walk from Temmabashi Station, free admission Special opening in 2023 requires advance reservations and is held April 7-13 Mint Museum: 9:00 to 16:45 (entry until 16:00), closed during special cherry blossom opening period and the day before special opening period
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.
Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park•
Early April
Tsurumi Ryokuchi Subway Station, free admission
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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Set in Osaka and within 500 metres of Tempozan Ferris Wheel, Guest House Yadomaru has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Built in 2017, this 1-star guest house is within 3.1 km of Isoji Central Park and 3.2 km of Minato Kumin Centre. Hirao Park is 5.8 km from the guest house and Aeon Mall Osaka Dome City is 5.8 km away. At the guest house the rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom. Ansei Earthquake Tsunami Monument is 6.3 km from Guest House Yadomaru, while Universal Studios Japan is 6.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.
Featuring 4-star accommodation, MIMARU OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI WEST is situated in Osaka, 600 metres from Namba Shrine and less than 1 km from Samuhara Shrine. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is 1.9 km from the city centre and 400 metres from Kokoni Sunaba Ariki Monument. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also boast free WiFi. At MIMARU OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI WEST rooms include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Manpuku-ji Temple, Wakoji Temple and Orange Street. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 20 km from MIMARU OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI WEST.
Hotel 88 Shinsaibashi is an 8-minute walk from OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal) and a 10-minute walk from Namba Station. Glico Man Sign is a 4-minute walk from the property. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Featuring modern d?cor, all rooms come with air conditioning and heating facilities, a flat-screen TV and pajamas. Private bathroom includes a bath, walk-in shower, hairdryer, toilet with an electronic bidet and free toiletries. Free luggage storage is available at the 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy billiards at the property. There is a drinks vending machine, and laundry service can be arranged. Tsutenkaku and Shinsekai shopping street are a 16-minute train ride away. Osaka Itami Airport is a 45-minute drive from Hotel 88 Shinsaibashi.
Citadines Namba Osaka has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Osaka. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and 300 metres from Nipponbashi Catholic Church. All rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room is fitted with a kettle, while some rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a stovetop. At Citadines Namba Osaka the rooms include bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Citadines Namba Osaka include Nipponbashi Park, Komyo-ji Temple and Shinko-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 22 km from the hotel.
3-star accommodation, HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi is located in central Osaka, 600 metres from Dotonbori River and the Ebisu Tower Ferris Wheel, 700 metres from popular music and shopping district America Village. Conveniently located in the Chuo Ward, the hotel is situated 2.4 km from Shinsekai. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk with multi-lingual staff. Free WiFi is available at the hotel. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and desk. Free toiletries and rain shower are provided in all rooms, while certain rooms feature a bathtub. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the hotel. Traditional locations such as Shitennoji Temple and Kuromon Ichiba Market are within 2.5 km from the hotel. Osaka Itami Airport and Kansai International Airport are both less than a one-hour train ride from HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi.
Well set in the centre of Osaka, HOTEL THE LEBEN OSAKA provides American breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Popular points of interest near the hotel include TKP Shinsaibashi Ekimae Conference Center, Stage Ku and Shinsaibashi Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 21 km from HOTEL THE LEBEN OSAKA.
Featuring 4-star accommodation, MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi North is located in Osaka, 500 metres from TKP Shinsaibashi Ekimae Conference Center and 600 metres from Shinsaibashi Station. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is 2.3 km from the city centre and 500 metres from Stage Ku. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with free WiFi. At MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi North every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Namba Shrine, Nipponbashi Monument and Zojugoi Yasuidoton Dobokukiko Monument. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 21 km from MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi North.
LIBER HOTEL AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Osaka Bay district of Osaka. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and ticket service, along with free WiFi. The hotel has a garden and provides a terrace. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. All units will provide guests with a fridge. A continental breakfast is available daily at LIBER HOTEL AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN. Universal Studios Japan is 3.1 km from the accommodation, while Tempozan Ferris Wheel is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 22 km from LIBER HOTEL AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN.
Well set in the centre of Osaka, Miyako City Osaka Hommachi provides ? la carte breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Stage Ku. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Miyako City Osaka Hommachi features certain units with city views, and rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. At Miyako City Osaka Hommachi you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, international and European cuisine. A halal option can also be requested. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Nanba Betsuin Temple, Namba Shrine and Shinsaibashi Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 20 km from Miyako City Osaka Hommachi.
Featuring 3-star accommodation, Hotel Cordia Osaka Hommachi is set in Osaka, 400 metres from OSTEC Exhibition Hall and 400 metres from Mitama Shrine. With a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is 1.1 km from the city centre and 200 metres from Hongan-ji Temple Tsumura Betsuin. The units at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. At Hotel Cordia Osaka Hommachi every room includes bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Hotel Cordia Osaka Hommachi can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Nanba Betsuin Temple, Namba Shrine and Aramitsu Inari Daimyojin Shrine. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 19 km from Hotel Cordia Osaka Hommachi.
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