Osaka Shore Excursion to Kyoto

08:00 

Depart for Osaka Port for Osaka Castle. Osaka Castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks. It played a crucial role in the unification of Japan in the sixteenth century during the Momoyama-Azuchi period. The Nishinomaru Garden in Osaka Castle, surrounded by important cultural properties, has a total of 300 cherry trees, mainly the Someiyoshino cherry trees. The stone wall made of stone engraved with the motifs of daimyo from various places at that time, and the five defensive turrets, including the Senkan turret that protected the castle, can only be seen in Osaka Castle Park, the contrast between the thickness of the stone wall and the gorgeous and light weight of the cherry blossoms.

10:00  

Visit Namba Yasaka Shrine, famous for its giant lion stage, mainly prays for studies, careers, and sucking away bad luck. In addition, the shrine also prays for feelings and health. Here, when the wind blows, you can also see cherry blossoms falling on the head like snow, which is the so-called cherry blossoms.

13:30 

Head to Osaka Expo '70 Park. The "Expo'70 Commemorative Park" was rebuilt from the original site after the "Japan World Expo (Osaka Expo)" held in Japan in 1970. One of the "Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan", the Expo'70 Commemorative Park has three consecutive areas, "The Plaza of the Sun", "Japanese Garden" and "Natural and Cultural Garden". theme to plant. The whole design is to let people walk along the area, so they can have a deeper understanding of the relationship between cherry blossoms and Japanese culture. From the famous Somei-yoshino cherry, Sato cherry, Yamazakura, etc., to the October cherry, the Kanhi cherry, and the Western cherry (European sweet cherry tree) of the "cherry", there is a value for viewing. Not only for viewing flowers, but also a good place to learn more about cherry blossom culture. Osaka will host 2025 World Expo. We invite you to revisit Osaka in 2025 for this wonderful event. 

15:15 Head back to Osaka Port