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The cherry blossom popularly known as sakura is Japan's unofficial national flower. It has occupied a prime place in Japanese culture over centuries. The spring season witnesses the various cherry trees in mellow fruitfulness. The Japanese indulge in festivities during this time with hanami parties or cherry blossom viewing under the blooming trees. Features of cherry blossom viewing in Osaka: - In the literal sense Hanami means "flower viewing". But it is popularly referred to cherry blossom viewing.
- You can enjoy cherry blossom viewing in a convenient way. Cherry blossom viewing involves looking at the trees laden with cherries.
- The trees resemble the shape of clouds from a distance. Cherry blossom viewing from a close distance is an exquisite experience.
- Cherry blossoms against the backdrop of a castle, temple or shrine make for a picturesque scene.
- In various places the blossoms illuminated in the evening make for a colorful sight.
- Cherry blossom viewing means taking languid strolls in the park while caching amazing sights of the trees laden cherries. Hanami also involves conventional picnic parties under blooming trees.
- The Mint Gardens in Osaka are open for public viewing during the peak blossoms period.
- The Mint bureau blossoms are so famous that the adage “zoheikyoku sakura no torinuke", which means "viewing the cherry blossoms while strolling through the Mint Bureau gardens are popular with the people of Osaka.
- Hanami parties are held in public and private gardens and parks of Osaka.
Famous Spots for cherry blossom viewing in Osaka: • Expo Memorial Park: Located in Suita-city in Osaka, expo memorial park offers opportunities for cherry blossom viewing between late March and early April. It is easily accessible from Osaka Monorail Banpaku kinen koen Station. • Osaka Mint Bureau: Located in Tenman Kita-ku in Osaka, cherry blossom viewing in Osaka Mint Bureau is an amazing experience. The best time for cherry blossom viewing in Osaka Mint Bureau is around mid-April. The destination can be accessed easily from Subway Tenman-bashi Station / JR Osaka Tenmangu Station. • Osaka Castle: Located in Osaka-jo Chuo-ku, the spot offers a beautiful sight of a variety of cherries. The place is accessible from Subway Tanimachi line Tenmangu-bashi Station.
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