Nishinomaru Garden of Osaka Castle
A lush garden overlooking the castle tower across the moat. In spring, 300 cherry trees bloom in full force, attracting many visitors.
In 1931, Osaka Castle Museum was rebuilt with donations of approximately 1.5 million yen (equivalent to approximately 75 billion yen today) from local residents. Osaka Castle Park, which spreads out around the main tower, is home to 13 Important Cultural Properties, including the Otemon Gate, Sengan Yagura (Sengan Turret), and Enshozo (Sword Stork), as well as plum groves and the Nishinomaru Garden. Said to be the former residence of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's wife, Kita no Mandokoro, Nishinomaru Garden opened in 1965 as a 6.5-hectare lawn garden. Surrounded by trees, it offers beautiful views of the main tower and the stone walls of the moat. In spring, approximately 300 cherry trees, primarily Somei Yoshino, bloom in full force, making it a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. Night cherry blossom viewing events are also held during the blooming season, attracting large crowds. The northeast corner of Nishinomaru Garden is home to the Hoshoan teahouse, donated by Konosuke Matsushita in 1969.
Basic information
- Parking Available
- Business hours
- 9:00-17:00 (March-October)
9:00-16:30 (November-February)
Admission is until 30 minutes before closing time. *During the cherry blossom season, admission is until 8:00 PM.
- Holidays
- Every Monday, New Year's holidays
- Price
- Adults: 200 yen
* Free admission for junior high school students and younger, Osaka city residents aged 65 and over, and people with disabilities (certificate required)
- Access
- 10 minutes walk from Osakajokoen Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line, 10 minutes walk from Tanimachi 4-chome Station on Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line
- Address
- 2 Osaka Castle, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0002
- Telephone
- 06-6941-1717
