Spring : Mar - May | 9⁰-20⁰C
When the Sakura bloom (Hanami)
Osaka Castle Park
The park around the castle is filled with cherry trees and they make for some excellent photos with the castle in the background. Some of the trees are illuminated during cherry blossom season.
Osaka Mint Bureau
A short walk from Tenmabashi Station on the Keihan Line, the Osaka Mint (Osaka Zoheikyoku) is Osaka’s most popular cherry blossom spot. Opening dates vary from year to year, but they tend to be in early to mid-April.
Ryokuchi-koen Park
In Northern Osaka, near Ryokuchikoen Station on the Midusuji subway line, this spacious park has some lovely trees. This park contains the excellent Open-Air Museum of Japanese Farmhouses, which makes a great addition to cherry blossom viewing.
Summer: Jun - Sep | 25⁰-36⁰C
The festivals (Matsuri)
Summer Sonic Festival
The Summer Sonic Festival, also known as Supersonic, is an annual two- or three-day rock music festival held at the same time in Osaka and Chiba, Japan.
Dates
19 - 20 Aug, 2023
Sumiyoshi Matsuri
The Sumiyoshi Matsuri is a traditional Japanese festival and it happens over three days in and around Osaka's Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine.
Dates
30 Jul - 1 Aug, 2023
Aizen Festival
The Aizen Festival is touted as the first major summer festival in Osaka of the year. Along with the Tenjin Festival and the Sumiyoshi Festival, it’s also known as one of the three big Osaka festivals.
Dates
30 Jun - 1 Jul, 2023
Autumn: Sep - Nov | 9⁰-21⁰C
The Changing Leaves
Hoshida Park Suspension Bridge
One of the most stunning autumn viewpoints in the whole of Japan. Offering views across the 105 hectare park, the largely wooden suspension bridge is 50 meters high and allows you to look down across the trees.
Entry
free
Expo ‘70 Commemorative Park
This large park was once used to host the pavilions of the Japan World Exposition in 1970. Featuring forests, lawns, a Japanese garden, thousands of cherry trees, and the Momiji Waterfall, it’s a great place to view the autumn leaves.
Entry
£1.60 and possible additional charges
Ushitakisan Daitoku-ji
An area of mountains well known for autumn foliage, designated as an Important Cultural Asset. Framed with the colors of autumn, the Tahōtō pagoda, bell tower, and Daishidō hall all make for stunning views.
Entry
free
Winter : Dec - Feb | 2⁰-12⁰C
Wonders that warm you up
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyūkan Illuminations
Every evening from 5 o’clock the “KAIYUKAN Night Aquarium” shifts away from its daytime form and reveals its otherworldly side. The music inside changes, and the fish swim amidst the deep blue sea under light like moonlight. It is a beautiful and mystical sight.
Dates
around 18 Nov - 5 Mar
Universal Studios Japan No Limit! Christmas
Universal Studios Japan is hosting a “Red Hot Christmas” — an energetic party with everyone’s favorite characters: Hello Kitty, the Sesame Street gang, Minions, Snoopy, and more all dressed up in Christmas costumes and dancing along to Christmas songs.
Dates
around 11 Nov - 9 Jan
Ten-nen Onsen Naniwa no Yu
A 100% natural hot spring located within 2km from Osaka Station. Naniwa's hot water is kind to everyone, it offers both indoor and outdoor hot springs, saunas and a restaurant.
Fees
varies