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Osaka cherry blossom forecast
Castle moats and a four kilometre river of blossoms. Osaka's bloom dates and best spots.
Late March to early April Full bloom around 1 April
When do cherry blossoms bloom in Osaka?
Osaka typically blooms two or three days before Kyoto. Around 3,000 trees surround Osaka castle, and the riverbanks of Kema Sakuranomiya hold nearly 5,000 more.
The easiest way to see both is a river cruise, and the Mint bureau passage opens for a single week at peak with late double blossoms.
Tips for Osaka
- Nishinomaru garden has an evening light-up
- Combine the castle with a river cruise
- The Mint passage opens for one week only
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Osaka cherry blossom questions
When is cherry blossom season in Osaka?
Full bloom usually lands between 29 March and 4 April.
Where should I see cherry blossoms in Osaka?
Osaka Castle Park and Kema Sakuranomiya Park along the Okawa river are the top choices.
