🏯🌳🌃 Half-Day in Osaka – Castle Views, Garden Walks & City Skies

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In just a few hours, you can time-travel from samurai history
to sunset cityscapes — all without leaving Osaka.

📍Your Half-Day Osaka Route
🏯 1. Osaka Castle Main Tower (天守閣)

One of Japan’s most iconic castles — rebuilt with history inside
Climb to the top floor for sweeping views of the city
Interior includes samurai armor, Edo-period dioramas, and a golden tiger crest

🎟️ Entry: ~600 yen
🕐 Tip: Arrive early to avoid tour groups

📸 Best photo: Framing the tower through cherry trees or lotus pond

🌳 2. Osaka Castle Park (大阪城公園)

Surrounds the castle with wide lawns, moats, and 600+ cherry blossom trees
Perfect for walking, light cycling, or picnics under the trees
Also features seasonal blooms (plum in Feb, sakura in April, gingko in Nov)
📍Closest Station: Tanimachi 4-chome / Morinomiya

🌆 3. Umeda Sky Building – Floating Garden Observatory

173 meters above ground, with 360° open-air views of Osaka
Rooftop is shaped like a spaceship — and feels like it too 🚀
Go at golden hour → stay for city lights
🎟️ Entry: ~1500 yen
📍 Access: Osaka Station → 10 min walk
📸 Night view: Ideal for long exposure or skyline reels

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