Osaka Castle Park, A historical symbol blossoming with seasonal beauty

1-1 Osaka Castle, Chuo Ward, Osaka City

The key attraction in the park is the Tianshou Pavilion

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Introduction

Osaka Castle Park is a spacious park where visitors can enjoy the blooming plum blossoms from late January to early March, attracting a large number of tourists. From late March to early April, over 4,000 cherry blossoms trees in the park bloom, making it a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing in Osaka. Osaka Castle is one of Japan's three famous castles with a long history. It was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi over three years to achieve the goal of unifying the country. Despite being destroyed multiple times during wars, it was rebuilt with the efforts of the people of Osaka in 1931 and still remains beautiful today. The imposing Osaka Castle Main Tower has five exterior floors and eight interior floors, adorned with glittering golden reliefs. The Main Tower displays many historical artifacts, and the observation deck on the 8th floor offers a panoramic view of Osaka city. It is a representative historical landmark of Osaka and frequently appears in movies, TV shows, anime, and games, making it a must-visit place for travelers to Osaka. Near the Main Tower, there are two shops that serve delicious takoyaki (octopus balls) at affordable prices, which are worth a try for visitors. The park's surroundings also have many other attractions worth visiting or taking pictures, such as the Osaka Museum of History, Osaka City Museum, Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters, Osaka Castle Hall, and Osaka NHK Hall.