Osaka Castle Park

Outline	An extensive park with a total area of 105.6 ha, located in the center of Osaka. In the Osaka Castle Park are several historic structures including the castle tower, in addition to the Nishinomaru Garden with some 600 cherry trees, an ume (plum) orchard boasting 1,270 ume trees in 100 varieties, and other spots where visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers. The Osaka Castle Band Shell and Osaka-jo Hall are popular venues for music concerts. Sports facilities, such as a kyudo (Japanese archery) ground and the Shudokan gymnasium, are also located in the park. The spring/autumn potted plant market, the night cherry blossom viewing in the Nishinomaru Garden, and other annual events are held in the park.
Address	〒540-0002 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka City
Open hours	Open hours Open every day. View time 2 hours
Holiday	The park is always open. (*Facilities in the park are regularly closed.)
Transportation	Short walk from Temmabashi or Tanimachi-4-chome Sta. on the Subway Tanimachi Line Short walk from Morinomiya or Tanimachi-4-chome Sta. on the Subway Chuo Line Short walk from Morinomiya or Osakajo-koen Sta. on the JR Osaka Loop Line
Admission Fee	Free for the park entrance. (Entrance fees required for some facilities in the park.)
Facilities	Eat Available Parking Available
Inquiries	TEL:06-6941-1144