Famous gardens in Osaka

Keitakuen Garden

Keitakuen Garden is located to the south of central Osaka. This Garden is a formal Chosen-Kaiyushiki Japanese styled garden. This a kind of Japanese garden where a pond is located in the center of it. The garden has a rich variety of landscapes, with 3 artificial hills going out in 3 directions, a pond with a central island, and many beautiful paths allowing you to travel within the garden.

 

Nagai Park (長居公園 Nagai kōen)

Good spot to relax, picnic, chill out, see natures.
“Nagai Park (長居公園 Nagai kōen) is a large park located in Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka. Its facilities include three multipurpose sports stadia, including 50,000-seat Nagai Stadium, a baseball field, Nagai Botanical Garden, which boasts over 1,000 species of trees and flowers, a swimming pool, and gymnasium, and a tract of the preserved local forest.

〒546-0034 Ōsaka-fu, Ōsaka-shi, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Nagaikōen, 1, 東住吉区長居公園1-23

 

Gokuraku-jodo Garden

Gokuraku-jodo Garden is a garden located in the center of Osaka. It is located in Shitennoji Temple, one of the oldest temples in Osaka. Despite its central location, it is a hidden gem that many do not get a chance to see but if you go to Osaka you must not miss the chance.

 

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Sakuya Konohana Kan

Sakuya Konohana Kan is located on the east side of Osaka. It was established recently in 1990 and has wonderful plant exhibitions. It features all kinds of plants from all over the world. Going to this garden allows you to see plants from the tropical regions to polar regions in downtown Osaka.

 

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Nishinomaru Garden

Nishinomaru Garden is in Osaka Castle. It is a beautiful Garden with 600 Sakura trees. It is one of the most beautiful places to go to in the springtime in Osaka. It is especially nice with its beautiful laws and breathtaking cherry blossoms.

 

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For the best tea ceremony experience in Osaka with a historic atmosphere, please check out Maikoya Tea Ceremony.