Osaka Castle Plum Grove

Located around Osaka Castle, this garden features more than 1,200 plum (ume) trees of over 100 varieties blooming throughout the garden.

🗓 Best time to visit:
• Late February – mid-March
• About 1 month earlier than cherry blossoms
• Beautiful plum blossoms in white, pink, and deep pink with a light fragrance throughout the garden

📸 Photo highlights:
• Plum blossoms with the stone wall and Osaka Castle tower as the backdrop
• Beautiful light in the morning and evening, with fewer crowds
• When the plum blossoms bloom together, it feels like stepping back into the Edo period

🚌 How to get there:
• About a 10-15 minute walk from Morinomiya or Osakajokoen Station
• Free admission, no charge

Post by wanyz. | Jun 20, 2025

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