Osaka Castle Main Tower (Osaka Castle Museum)

Osaka Castle, one of the most popular spot for view the cherry blossom bloom, was built in 1583. The Osaka Castle Park with a castle tower at its center is considered the best place for viewing cherry blossoms in Osaka, as it was selected as one of "Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots" There are about 3,000 cherry trees planted in the park, including Yoshino cherry trees, mountain cherry trees, weeping cherry trees and many other kinds. You should devote half a day, or at least 2-3 hours if you want to see everything. You can also view the castle tower surrounded by cherry blossoms from Nishinomaru Park, where about 300 Yoshino cherry trees bloom. Osaka Castle is easily accessible from the JR Osakajoukoen Station (JR大阪城公園駅) or Morinomiya Station (森ノ宮駅) and then walk for 2 more minutes to get there. Osaka Castle 大阪城天守阁 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, 540-0002 09.00am-17.00pm (last entry 16:30pm) Admission: 16 years old and over 600yen The Nishinomaru Garden is open from 09:00 – 21:00, so you can admire the shimmering cherry blossom garden in the evening! Admission: free (except Nishinomaru garden costs 350yen) #historicplaces

Recommended this place was amazing Best Attractions Hotels are near Food & Restaurants was closed by Shopping was great there are lots of tourist spot in this place#foodie #place #foodie #campingglamping #mytripvlog #tripblazers #awesomepic

👋Hey!👋 I'm here to share my travel experience again~ This time I came to Osaka, Japan, and I want to recommend the most worth-visiting spot - Osaka night view!🌃 👀If you come to Osaka, you must not miss the beautiful night view! From Tenmoku, USJ, Osaka Castle Park, to high-rise buildings in the city center, there are many places in Osaka where you can enjoy the night view.👀 🎡Of course, the first choice is Tian Shou Ge! Especially in winter, there will be Christmas night scenes, which are simply beautiful! You can also keep the ticket and enter again for free on the same day, it's so cost-effective 💰. 🎢But don't forget, the night view of USJ is also very spectacular! A wonderful scene composed of hundreds of lights, with special activities, there may be surprises 😜 🏰The beautiful scenery by the lake in Osaka Castle Park is also not to be missed! The reflection of the castle in the lake is super beautiful 😍 and there are not many people at night, so you can enjoy it quietly 😊. 🏙️The high-rise buildings in the night market area also loom in front of you, and the dazzling lights are everywhere! Some rooftops even have bars where you can drink and enjoy the view at the same time.👌 💡In short, the night view of Osaka is too beautiful. It is worth admiring no matter where you are. When traveling to Japan, be sure to come to Osaka to check in these beautiful scenery. 💕

🌸Every year in March and April, it is the best time to appreciate cherry blossoms in Japan. At this time, streets of all sizes in Japan are surrounded by pink. Appreciating cherry blossoms, also known as "hanami" in Japan, is like watching summer fireworks, and it is something that Japanese people must do every year. 🌸"Hanami" originated from ancient Japanese religious rituals praying for abundance. In the "Chronicles of the Land of Constantly Clear Skies", there are records of people holding singing parties on Mount Tsukuba during the spring flower season. In the early Heian period, "Hanami" became a festival for the court nobles, known as the "Banquet of Flowers", which began with a flower viewing and poetry recital held in 812 at the Shinzen Garden in Kyoto. After the Kamakura period, the custom of "Hanami" also became popular among the samurai class. Since the Edo period, "Hanami" has been popular among the common people in cities such as Edo, and many "famous places" for flower viewing have appeared. 🌸Nowadays, having a picnic under the blooming cherry blossom trees is a typical Japanese tradition during the cherry blossom season. People gather under the trees to eat, drink, play, and have fun - during the day, in addition to enjoying the flowers themselves, they drink sake, eat flower-shaped rice cakes, bento boxes, and fruit. At night, they can enjoy the night cherry blossoms, and many parks also hang paper lanterns. In most parts of Japan, the cherry blossom season is also the time for starting and graduating from school, so the theme of gatherings is often related to this. 🌸In Osaka, there are many places to enjoy cherry blossoms, and one of the most popular places for locals is Osaka Castle. Osaka Castle is known as Japan's number one castle, with over 4,000 cherry blossom trees within the castle grounds. The best spot to view cherry blossoms is the observation deck of the castle's main tower, where you can enjoy both the panoramic view of Osaka city and the beautiful cherry blossoms. 🌸And Osaka Castle Park is the dedicated venue for people to gather and appreciate cherry blossoms. On the day when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, it seems that everyone in Osaka has come here. There is no empty space under each tree, and the flower clouds are floating above the heads, while the laughter and joy are heard under the trees. At this moment, people forget about work pressure, life troubles, academic stress, and daily anxiety, and turn this day into a scenery in the eyes of tourists. 🚇Transportation: Tanimachi Line of Osaka Subway, [Tanimachi 4-chome] Station.

Osaka Castle built during Japan's Warring States period, served as a military lookout tower and watchtower. At the same time, it was also the residence of the lord of the castle. The castle's central building is the main tower, which is not only a strong military defense facility, but also a symbol of the political power and status of the daimyo or castle lord in the area.

I have been to Osaka, #japan and enjoyed the #cherryblossoms aka #travelinspiration #wintergetaway