The park and moat surrounding Osaka-Jo are very pretty and a real oasis in the craziness of Osaka. We were there in autumn, so it looked extra lovely with the leaves starting to turn. The other thing that caught my eye is that it was full of locals picnicking, wandering, painting, or running around with their kids. It's definitely a nice space for time away from the hustle and bustle.

This is definitely one of my favorite trips! We were lucky to visit Osaka during cherry blossom season, and got to understand why Japanese people are so enthusiastic about cherry blossoms. The mood was warm, serene and heavenly. Japan websites have a cherry blossom weather forecast so plan your trip ahead.

The Osaka Castle Park is a 100+ hectare sprawling park surrounding the Osaka Castle. It includes gardens, the moats, bridges, and area around the castle. During cherry blossom time, it is spectacular!

After getting off the Metro/Subway, I walked through the Park to enter the castle. Tnere are several areas of the Park where one can take photos of the castle, the moat, and the water. There are benches in the park where one can sit down and rest for a short time. Also noted are some public restrooms and Lawson Snack Store.

If history and architecture are your thing, visiting Osaka castle is a must. The castle towers above the rest of the buildings surrounding it. There is a "train" if you don't feel like walking,but if you walk, you will see much more. You have quite a walk best not to take young kids along. You will spend most of the day if you want to explore it all. I highly recommend visiting Osaka castle

Must visit to know history a little closer. The park itself was unkempt but gives good views. Also not many people recommend going inside the castle and hence park offers good vantage.

Huge park (about 1 km per side) with lots of paths for walking. The castle itself is the star, of course, but I particularly enjoyed the walks alongside the moats. I was here twice, for about two or three hours each time, and could have spent more time. The view of the castle from the Japanese garden is particularly good, and the Japanes garden, while small, is beautiful. Even if you don't go into the castle (which is extra cost), it's worth walking around it, to get an appreciation for its architectural detail and its size. There are a few places to buy food and drink on the periphery of the park, as well as a few food stalls scattered throughout the park.

We had a pleasant walk around the Osaka Castle Park on New Year's Day and felt we got some very nice photos. The castle was closed when we visited but we still enjoyed the park. We got off at Ōsakajōkōen Station after taking the circle loop line from Osaka Station and there was a nice area with some restaurants and cafes. Near the park we found a couple of vendors selling street food including cheese coins and pancakes with pork inside. We would recommend wearing good shoes here and around Osaka because there is lots to see while walking around.

Osaka castle is a museum inside , not a castle . External has a castle structure . The path into the castle is steep . Be careful . If the sun shines bring an umbrella . The water mist is working to cool.