Osaka Castle, one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Osaka, is also a popular cherry blossom viewing spot, attracting many tourists every year. About 3,000 cherry blossoms trees are in full bloom on the grounds of the park. The sight of the cherry blossoms with the huge castle tower are spectacular. In addition, visitors who sign up for the plan that includes admission to the Osaka Castle Tower will be taken to the Osaka Castle Tower Museum with a guide. For instance, you can enjoy the historically famous battles scenes, and armor used in the battles.

Aqua-Liner – Osaka Sakura River Cruise Aqua Liner is one of the recommended cruises in the water city of Osaka. During the cherry blossom season, the cruise is specially titled the Osaka Castle Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise. On this cruise, it takes you to Osaka Castle Park, where you can enjoy the seasonal scenery, as well as other famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Osaka, including Kema Sakuranomiya Park, the Mint Bureau, and Osaka Temmangu Shrine.

The Shokado Garden The Shokado Garden is filled with the charm of Japanese gardens, where you can enjoy the seasonal blooming of plum trees, cherry blossoms, maple trees, and autumn leaves. Also, you can enjoy the view of Japanese gardens such as Karesansui (dry landscape garden). Please take your time and enjoy the beautiful Japanese garden.

Iwashimizu Hachimangu, one of the three major Hachimangu shrines in Japan, was built in 1634. It is a power spot for praying for good luck, good fortune, and victory. The shrine pavilions, registered as national treasures, attract many tourists as representative structures of Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine, with their vivid vermilion color. The area around Otokoyama, where Hachimangu Shrine is located, has been famous for its cherry blossoms since the Heian period (794-1185), and the old weeping cherry trees in the shrine garden are especially breathtaking.