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Osaka Castle Plum Grove and Tenshukaku: 1,245 Ume in the City Center
The plum grove in Osaka Castle Park features 1,245 ume trees of 105 varieties. This route combines the free-entry plum grove with the Tenshukaku, which has stood for over 90 years since its reconstruction.
Osaka Castle Park has a plum grove with 1,245 ume trees of 105 varieties (according to the Osaka Tourism Bureau). It is a famous urban spot for plum blossoms that can be visited together with the Tenshukaku. Fees, hours, and access are based on information from the official website (checked in October 2026). Details may vary by year, so please check the official website before your trip.
Plum Grove in Osaka Castle Park
- Osaka Castle Park Plum Grove: Peak bloom is typically early February to early March.
- Entry to the park is free and it is open year-round (some facilities within the park are paid).
Osaka Castle Tenshukaku
- The current Tenshukaku is the third generation following the Toyotomi and Tokugawa eras, and was reconstructed in 1931 (Showa 6) with donations from citizens. Since its reconstruction, it has served as a museum facility, displaying cultural properties related to the history of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Osaka Castle.
- The stone walls, moats, and ancient structures such as the Otemon Gate, Tomon Maru, and Sengui Maru date from the Tokugawa era or later. The area is designated as a National Special Historic Site, and most of the ancient structures are designated as Important Cultural Properties.
- Admission tickets can be purchased in advance on the reservation site. Please check the official website for opening hours and admission fees.
Access
- There are several nearby stations, including JR Osaka Loop Line "Morinomiya" and "Osaka-jokoen" stations, and Osaka Metro Midosuji Line "Morinomiya" Station and Tanimachi Line "Tanimachi Yonchome" Station.
Example Route
Head from Morinomiya Station or Osaka-jokoen Station to the plum grove, view the ume, and then proceed to the Tenshukaku. You can check the current bloom status via the Bloom Report. To combine with plum blossoms in Kyoto, please also see the Plum Blossom Routes from Kyoto and Osaka. This page introduces nearby accommodations for each spot.
