Nature Top

OUTDOORS

Osaka might a buzzing urban metropolis, but there is no shortage of beautifully maintained parks
where you can experience some outdoor fun in the heart of the city.

Recommended Seasonal Spot

osaka castle park

Feel the beauty and seasons in Japan!

The season when the castle tower can be seen at its splendid best.
The contrast given by the cherry blossoms and the castle tower has a classical Japanese feel to it.
The park has approx. 3,000 cherry trees.

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Temmabashi or Tanimachi 4-chome Stations on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line
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Morinomiya or Tanimachi 4-chome Stations on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line
Temmabashi or Tanimachi 4-chome Stations on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line
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Morinomiya or Osakajokoen Stations on the JR Loop Line

Cherry Blossom

31.12.2000

Passing through the Mint Bureau under cherry blossoms

Scene to represent Osaka spring. Cherry trees lining approx. 560m road in the Mint Bureau forming a beautiful (...)

Plum

25.03.2017

Osaka Temmangu Shrine Tenma Tenjin Umematsuri Plum Blossom Festival

Osaka Temmangu's plum blossoms begin to bloom in early February, but are best viewed from mid February to mid (...)

Autumn Leaves

07.07.2014

Oizumi Ryokuchi Park

Decorate the four seasons of 200 kinds, and 320,000 of flowers and trees. There are many playgrounds for chil(...)

07.07.2011

Xavier Park

The park is a reminder of the friendship extended to Francisco de Xavier by a wealthy merchant of Sakai in the(...)

Garden/Park

07.10.2018

The Expo '70 Commemorative Park - Japanese Garden

Luxury time travel To rest your eyes on the traditional beauty of the Japanese garden.

07.10.2018

Osaka Castle Park

The park includes Osaka Castle Tower (Osaka Castle Museum), the Nishinomaru Garden, an ume (plum) orchard, the(...)

07.07.2018

Nagai Park

The park's athletic stadium is the venue for the Osaka International Ladies Marathon. A huge botanical garden (...)

08.11.2017

Utsubo Park

A park with a rose garden and zelkova-lined street as well as a Tennis Center that hosts international competi(...)

07.07.2014

Sayama Pond

Boasting 1,400 years of history, this 40-hectare (99-acre) pond was originally a dry dam built for flood contr(...)

07.07.2014

Tempozan Park

Mt. Tempo is famous for the smallest mountain in Japan. And also, it's famous for a hidden spot where you can (...)

Pick your own seasonal taste

07.07.2018

Mizukoshi Kuri-en Chestnut Orchard

Come enjoy freshly-fallen, all-natural chestnuts!

07.07.2017

Takatsuki Shiitake Mushroom Center

Enjoy freshly harvested Shiitake mashrooms at the BBQ style restaurant nearby.

31.12.2016

Kaminotaishi Kanko Mikan-en

The best location to see a view

07.07.2016

Neya Visitors' Farm

Come enjoy autumn satsumaimo sweet potato picking ！

07.07.2016

Yamabiko Park

This park lets visitors enjoy pick-your-own produce harvesting, barbeques, and al fresco cooking all in the mi(...)

07.07.2014

Nakagawa Farm

This farm features Akihime and Asuka Ruby strawberries, grown with care by hand. There’s also a 30-minute all-(...)

Campground/Barbecue

10.09.2020

泉南りんくう公園（SENNAN LONG PARK）

One of the largest recreation facilities in Kansai, for full enjoyment of sports, food and leisure activities

06.08.2020

URBAN CAMP HOTEL Marble Beach

An independent villa-type hotel facing the Marble Beach in Sennan Long Park. Enjoyable camping and glamping w(...)

31.12.2018

Okumizuma Athletics Sports

Enjoy field athletic, BBQ, and fishing in nature.

Mountain Climbing/Hiking Spot

07.10.2018

The 48 Waterfalls of Takihata

Enjoy the beauty of waterfalls sparkling in the sunlight filtering through foliage. Take a tour around the wat(...)

29.01.2018

MIE

29.01.2018

WAKAYAMA

29.01.2018

A family tour around lush green Minoh

07.07.2015

Mount Kongo

Mountain stretching along the border of Osaka and Nara prefectures. There are many climbing routes from beginn(...)

Waterfall/Dam

26.10.2018

Takihata Dam

Takihata Dam's Oshidori(birds) is one of the eight views of Shin-Kawachinagano. You can enjoy taking a walk ar(...)

07.10.2018

The 48 Waterfalls of Takihata

Enjoy the beauty of waterfalls sparkling in the sunlight filtering through foliage. Take a tour around the wat(...)

07.07.2014

Kotakiji Camping Ground

It has good accommodation facilities with car camping sites and bungalows. The great outdoors can be enjoyed o(...)

07.07.2014

Takihata Furusato Bunkazai no Mori Culture Center

The history of the Takihata region still remains here along the banks of the dam.

07.07.2014

Eiraku Dam

This is a great place for a quiet stroll around the dam.

29.01.2011

Meiji-no-mori Mino Quasi-national Park (Mino Waterfall)

This park is the western starting point of the Tokai Nature Trail. Park visitors can enjoy seasonal changes in(...)

Aqua Metropolis Osaka

13.05.2019

TOMBORI River JAZZ Boat

A roughly 40-minute-long sightseeing cruise with live jazz and views of Osaka's Minami downtown area from the (...)

30.05.2018

Nakanoshima LOVE CENTRAL

Nakanoshima LOVE CENTRAL is a complex facility consisting of an Italian restaurant "sumile Osaka" that produce(...)

03.02.2018

Naniwa Exploration Cruise with Rakugo comedians

Ultimate Way of Sightseeing in Osaka! Enjoy sightseeing spots in Osaka by boat!

07.01.2018

Aqua-Bus, Aqua-Liner, and Aqua Mini

The Osaka Castle-Dotombori Course has been newly added to the lineup of aqua-bus Aqua-Liner river cruises, for(...)

06.01.2018

Nakanoshima River Cruise

A luxurious cruise to enjoy the beautiful evening view and night view of Aqua metropolis Osaka. Takes place ab(...)

31.12.2017