In the heart of Osaka, inside the Great Stone Wall, there is a beautiful castle, the symbol of Osaka. However it’s not the only beautiful thing to admire. The Osaka Castle’s Park, opened in 1931 and covers an area of 106.7 hectares offering unique scenery that attracts many visitors all year round. You’ll be surprised to remember that you’re still in the center of a big city! The people of Osaka are so lucky to have such a beautiful park in their city, one that is ideal for all ages and a perfect place for relaxation and recreation.
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The Osaka Castle Park in Autumn
An urban paradise in the middle of Osaka’s jungle
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![View of the castle from the Nishinomaru Garden](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17023-100084/1000/osaka-the-osaka-castle-park-in-autumn-100084.jpg)
View of the castle from the Nishinomaru Garden
![The beautiful Osaka Castle](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17023-100071/1000/osaka-the-osaka-castle-park-in-autumn-100071.jpg)
The beautiful Osaka Castle
![Osaka's skyscrapers just behind the green park](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17023-100072/1000/osaka-the-osaka-castle-park-in-autumn-100072.jpg)
Osaka's skyscrapers just behind the green park
![There's only nature, a stone wall, a river and some more nature separating Osaka's relaxing park from the hustle and bustle of the city](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17023-100073/1000/osaka-the-osaka-castle-park-in-autumn-100073.jpg)
There's only nature, a stone wall, a river and some more nature separating Osaka's relaxing park from the hustle and bustle of the city
![The magnificent castle](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17023-100074/1000/osaka-the-osaka-castle-park-in-autumn-100074.jpg)
The magnificent castle
![He was shooting at what was meant to be shot - the castle](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17023-100075/1000/osaka-the-osaka-castle-park-in-autumn-100075.jpg)
He was shooting at what was meant to be shot - the castle
![Matcha ice-cream! Yummy!](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17023-100076/1000/osaka-the-osaka-castle-park-in-autumn-100076.jpg)
Matcha ice-cream! Yummy!
![Strike a pose!](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17023-100077/1000/osaka-the-osaka-castle-park-in-autumn-100077.jpg)
Strike a pose!
![Details at Hokoku-jinja Shrine](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17023-100078/1000/osaka-the-osaka-castle-park-in-autumn-100078.jpg)
Details at Hokoku-jinja Shrine
![Details at Hokoku-jinja Shrine II](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17023-100079/1000/osaka-the-osaka-castle-park-in-autumn-100079.jpg)
Details at Hokoku-jinja Shrine II
![Beautiful autumn leaves](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17023-100080/1000/osaka-the-osaka-castle-park-in-autumn-100080.jpg)
Beautiful autumn leaves
![Should we follow that path?](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17023-100081/1000/osaka-the-osaka-castle-park-in-autumn-100081.jpg)
Should we follow that path?
![A bit of everything: Nature and city life](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17023-100082/1000/osaka-the-osaka-castle-park-in-autumn-100082.jpg)
A bit of everything: Nature and city life
![Water illumination](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17023-100083/1000/osaka-the-osaka-castle-park-in-autumn-100083.jpg)
Water illumination
![Autumn leaves](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17023-100085/1000/osaka-the-osaka-castle-park-in-autumn-100085.jpg)
Autumn leaves
![Nature or city life?](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17023-100086/1000/osaka-the-osaka-castle-park-in-autumn-100086.jpg)
Nature or city life?
![Chilling at the beautiful park](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17023-100087/1000/osaka-the-osaka-castle-park-in-autumn-100087.jpg)
Chilling at the beautiful park
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Japan is beautiful no matter the season
Yui Yamaguchi
10 years ago
This place is bigger than you think, isn't it? I went there for plum blooming time (February) and it was good, too!
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