Kema Sakuranomiya Park:This should be your first destination if visiting Osaka during cherry blossom season. Kema Sakuranomiya Park stretches out over four kilometers alongside the Ogawa River, its banks densely lined with cherry trees. Locals flock to the park every spring. The gorgeous views and temperate weather during April make for the perfect picnic or stroll.
Osaka Castle:The construction of Osaka Castle started in 1583 on the former site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple, which had been destroyed by Oda Nobunaga thirteen years earlier. Toyotomi Hideyoshi intended the castle to become the center of a new, unified Japan under Toyotomi rule. It was the largest castle at the time.
Umeda Sky Building:The ultramodern Umeda Sky Building is a landmark of Osaka's Kita Ward. It sprouted up at the end of Japan's economic bubble in 1993. Head to the uniquely designed observation deck for a picture-perfect view of the expansive cityscape.
Savor the flavors of Japan at Kani Doraku, a celebrated crab restaurant with multiple locations across the country. Distinguished by its iconic giant, animated crab billboards gracing the exteriors of many establishments, Kani Doraku is renowned for offering an extensive selection of mouthwatering crab dishes.
*Meals not included with listed tour pricing.
Kani Doraku meal is approx. 6000JPY~10000 per person.