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Sharing outing information in Hyogo 🌿 📍Wonder Christmas Marche 【Address】 Wonder Square, Shin Umeda City 【Event Period】 November 14 (Fri) – December 25 (Thu) 【Time】 12:00 – 22:00 (Last Order 21:30) 【Admission Fee】 Free 【Parking】 Paid parking available 📍Christmas Market 2025 【Address】 Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9th Floor Event Hall & Festival Square 【Event Period】 November 19 (Wed) – December 25 (Thu) *Event Hall open until December 21 (Sun) *Partially closed on December 1 for product replacement 【Time】 10:00 – 20:00 *Event Hall closes at 17:00 from December 21 *Festival Square closes at 17:00 on the final day 【Admission Fee】 Free 【Parking】 Not available 📍Nakanoshima Christmas Market (OSAKA Hikari Renaissance 2025) 【Address】 Nakanoshima Park 【Event Period】 December 14 (Sun) – December 25 (Thu) 【Time】 16:00 – 22:00 【Admission Fee】 Free 【Parking】 Not available 📍Christmas Market in Osaka Tenshiba 【Address】 Tenshiba, Tennoji Park & "Tenshiba i:na" 【Event Period】 November 28 (Fri) – December 25 (Thu) 【Time】 11:00 – 21:00 (Last Order 20:30) *Starts at 16:00 on the first day 【Admission Fee】 Free 【Parking】 Paid parking available 📍Wonder Night Hill 2025 Christmas Market 【Address】 Harvest Hill, Green Museum, Sakai 【Event Period】 October 31 (Fri) – February 23, 2026 (Holiday) *Held only on specific dates: October 31, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in November, December 1–2, 4–8, 12–16, 18–30, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from January 2, and weekends and holidays in February 【Time】 17:45 – 21:00 (Last Entry 20:30) 【Admission Fee (Illumination Ticket)】 Adults (Middle School and above): 1,500 yen * Children (4 years and above): 800 yen Disabled Adults (Middle School and above): 750 yen * Disabled Children (4 years and above): 400 yen Caregivers (18 years and above): 750 yen * Dogs: 600 yen *Special pricing applies on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and December 23–25 【Parking】 Free parking available 📍Christmas Rooftop Market 2025 【Address】 Rooftop, Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. 【Event Period】 December 6 (Sat) & 7 (Sun) *Held rain or shine, canceled in severe weather 【Time】 6th: 11:00 – 21:00 / 7th: 11:00 – 20:00 【Admission Fee】 Free 【Parking】 Paid parking available 📍FeStA LuCe Christmas Market 【Address】 Wakayama Marina City 【Event Period】 Weekends and holidays from November 1 (Sat) – December 25 (Thu) 【Time】 17:00 – 21:00 *Saturdays and December 24–25 until 22:00 【Admission Fee】 Adults (High School and above): 1,800 yen Children (3 years and above): 1,000 yen *Advance tickets: 200 yen discount 【Parking】 Paid parking available If you want to visit, comment with a "❤️" emoji 😆 If you like this post, please leave a comment✏️, like👍, share, and save📲 to look back later. It would mean a lot to us 💐

#OsakaTravel Kitahama is a riverside neighborhood in Osaka with a more mature atmosphere. Strolling along the river is a bit more peaceful than the more popular shopping districts, but it's filled with beautiful cafes and old brick buildings, showcasing a romantic blend of European and Japanese architecture. ☕🏛️🌿 📍 Located in Kita-ku, Osaka, it's easily accessible via the subway at Kitahama Station. ⏰ You can stroll around all day, but if you're looking to cafe-hop, most shops are open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 🌸 Don't miss these highlights: Nakanoshima Park, a riverside stroll, is especially beautiful during rose season. Osaka Central Public Hall, an old red brick building, is a symbol of Kitahama. Many popular cafes include: Brooklyn Roasting Company Kitahama – bold, cool coffee with a New York feel MOTO COFFEE – a small riverside cafe with a romantic terrace view Nakanoshima Social Eat Awake – a cafe and restaurant with a garden atmosphere

#OverseasTravel One of the must-visit places while traveling in Osaka, I visited Kitahama Cafe Street ✨ Cafes line the Yoshino River, and the European-style buildings make it feel like I'm in another country, not Japan, for a moment. 🌍 Sitting by the window, enjoying a cup of coffee, and gazing out at the river, time seemed to pass slowly. ⏳💛 The twinkling lights at night add another layer of charm! For those looking to relax in a cozy cafe, I highly recommend this Osaka itinerary. 🏙️ #OsakaCafe #KitahamaCafeStreet #OsakaTravel

📍Nakanoshima Park is an urban park with a cartoon-like view, surrounded by buildings and rivers. It is located at Kitahama Station, Osaka. The highlight is that it is in the middle of the city, surrounded by tall buildings on all sides, with two rivers flowing through. You can come to stroll and take photos for free.
🌹Highly recommended, especially during this time from mid-May onwards, when over 3,700 rose plants of various species are planted. Many Japanese families bring their parents and young children to take photos and enjoy a lively walk. The photos come out beautifully. Inside the park, there is also a beer garden and a coffee shop.
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There is a beautiful rose garden on Nakanoshima, which floats on the Yodo River. ✨ It's not free quality. ✨ It's perfect for stopping by after a cafe or lunch in Kitahama. Some people were taking photos in cosplay. If there was a place like this nearby, it would be a daily walking route. ✨ The best time to see them is around May and October! There are about 310 varieties and 3700 roses. There are many varieties, but many of them look almost the same. lol There are many unique names for the flowers, so it's interesting to just go and look at the names. ^_^ #OsakaSightseeing#777

#wecreate Nakanoshima Rose Garden 1-1 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka In the middle of Osaka city centre near Umeda lies the 24 hours open Nakanoshima Rose Garden and Nakanoshima Park. Around 4000 roses and 300 different rose species can be found in the garden, surrounded by tall skyscrapers. The best time to visit the garden will be around May to June, and October to November where most of the roses bloom. I visited around mid to late May and it's really quite nice. There's quite a lot of families and even a wedding shoot on the morning of my visit.

There are some wonderful gardens in Osaka 🌹 I highly recommend this one 🌹 "Nakanoshima Rose Garden" The first park in Osaka City was established in 1891 (Meiji 24) 🌹 It is sandwiched between the Dojima River and the Tosabori River, and the stately buildings such as the Central Public Hall and the Prefectural Nakanoshima Library create a beautiful landscape ✨ The roses in the rose garden are in full bloom now 🌹🌹🌹 There are hundreds of varieties of roses, including precious roses 🌹 🌏1-1 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 🕝24 hours free 🌐Search for Nakanoshima Rose Garden ✨✨ 🚝Subway Kitahama Station Exit 26. Cross the bridge and go down the large staircase right away ✨ #Osaka #Nakanoshima #Rose Garden #Domestic Travel #Open 24 hours

Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan Nakanoshima Rose Garden (Kitahama Station) The Nakanoshima Rose Garden at Kitahama Station, commonly known as the Riverview Cafe Street, holds a Christmas market during the Christmas season! It was a fun market where exotic buildings were lit up for Christmas, a large snowman photo zone was created, and various Christmas props and winter food were sold👍 It's a great place even if it's not the Christmas season, so please visit! #JapanTravel

Nakanoshima, located between Umeda, Osaka's busiest shopping district, and Yodoyabashi and Kitahama, Osaka's biggest office district, is famous for its historical buildings such as the Public Hall and Prefectural Library, but it also has a rose garden! Located between two rivers, you can enjoy many kinds of roses for free all year round 🌹 If you're visiting the fashionable cafes in Kitahama, touring the art museums, or taking a walk around Nakanoshima, be sure to stop by 😊

#JapanTravel Nakanoshima Rose Garden A rose garden in the middle of Osaka city. Free admission. Open 24 hours!!! #OsakaTravel #osaka Nakanoshima Rose Garden is an open park. A small area on an island in the middle of the O River in downtown Osaka. Easy to get to, you can go anytime. Open 24 hours, no admission fee. Walking around is so refreshing. More than 4,000 roses of 89 species are in full bloom for you to walk around and admire. They come in a variety of colors, including red, purple, white, and yellow. There are signs with the names of the species. You can learn more. Tourists come and go to see them all the time. The area is an open park on an island in the middle of the O River. There is no roof. During the cooler weather, Japanese people come to have picnics and enjoy the view along the river. Some of the flowers are as big as our faces. After walking around, you can sit and relax and enjoy the chill atmosphere. There is a cafe next door. Of course, you must try the Rose soft-served ice cream. Rose-flavored soft-serve ice cream is fragrant, sweet, and delicious. Topped with berry-style sauce for 450 yen. Delicious and refreshing. This is another place that I would like to recommend visiting if you have 2 hours in Osaka. Try traveling here to see the beautiful roses.

Location🗺: 4 Chome-3-1 Nakanoshima, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0005 Japan Price💵: Adults 1,600 yen (about 15,400 won), High/High School Students 1,300 yen (about 12,500 won), Free for Middle School Students and Younger Time⏰: Tue~Sun: 10:00-17:00 (Last Entry 16:30) ❗️ is From 2022.10.15 (Sat) to 2023.1.9 (Mon)! As someone who loves art museums so much, when I travel to other countries or regions, one of my habits is to visit art museums in those areas! I recommend the ‘Nakanoshima Art Museum’, which is very clean, quiet, and well-prepared! Currently, the main exhibition is being held, and although I usually knew little about Muha, I came to love Muha more through this exhibition! In particular, this exhibition exhibits many works in the state and test printing stages, so I was able to enjoy it even more! I was able to take pictures except for some, and it was also fun to look around the goods shop after the exhibition was over~~ I recommend it to those who have something to do nearby!! Oh! Don't forget to take a picture with the Nakanoshima Art Museum's mascot cat statue in front of the building! ‼️TIP 1. There is a locker in the museum! You need a 100 yen coin! There are plenty of lockers. 2. You can buy a ticket at the kiosk, and the staff will kindly explain it to you, so just follow them. 3. They say that taking pictures of the artwork and yourself together is prohibited. Please note that video recording is also prohibited! 4. Audio explanations of the artwork are available for rental, but only in English and Japanese. 5. The explanations are in Japanese, so if you, like me, want to read the explanations in detail, I recommend installing Papago! It's a hassle, but the translation is excellent! #Exhibition

On Christmas Day, I went to the illuminations and Christmas market in Nakanoshima! It was Christmas Day so there were a lot of people, but the illuminations were really sparkling and it was a great memory! At the Christmas market, I had chicken, hot cocoa, and s'mores pizza with marshmallows! You should definitely go! #illuminations #nakanoshima #christmasmarket

Nakanoshima Rose Garden🌹 Nakanoshima, right in the middle of the city. This is a place where you can see a lot of roses in Nakanoshima. There are so many different kinds of roses that you won't get bored even if you spend the whole day there. Each one has a name written on it. It is connected to a large lawn space, so you can have a picnic on the lawn after seeing the rose garden! Perfect for families with small children◎By the way, you can safely take a walk and take photos even at night. It is well maintained, and you can see beautiful flowers at any time, especially if you go in May. Note✍️There is almost no shade in the rose garden, so it is essential to take measures against the sun! [Address] 1-1 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 530-0005 #Osaka Tourism

\\Tourist Spots// Nakanoshima Park is the first park built in Osaka City in 1891. It is still a popular spot for citizens to relax and enjoy. The rose garden in particular is a place where beautiful roses bloom in two seasons, spring and autumn. It's amazing that you can see it for free 24 hours a day. It's also perfect for a stroll, so be sure to visit! Facility name🏠　Nakanoshima Park Admission fee💰　Free #OsakaSightseeing #Nakanoshima #RoseGarden #AutumnFlowerField

Here are some recommendations for long autumn nights on your trip to Osaka✨ The rose garden in Nakanoshima🌹✨🌹 The roses in the autumn season have a wonderful scent, and it's precisely because they are at night that you can smell the truly beautiful, clear rose scent🌹✨🌹 The roses floating among the buildings of Osaka City at night are truly beautiful✨ It's lovely during the day, but the rose garden at night is especially recommended, so be sure to check out the autumn roses😃️✨✨🌹 #AutumnTrip

●Name GARB weeks ●Access 1-1-29 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 🚃Take the Osaka Metro to Kitahama Station, then walk for 2 minutes 🚗There is no parking, so please use a nearby parking lot ●Points A cafe restaurant located in Nakanoshima Park, surrounded by rivers and lush greenery Enjoy authentic pizza and pasta in an open space The vegetables used are locally sourced from nearby farms This restaurant can be used from lunch to dinner, and you can enjoy different atmospheres during the day and at night #QuintessaCampaign #Osaka

There are several water activities on the Okawa River, which can be seen from the fountain plaza at the tip of Nakanoshima Park in Osaka. ✨🌸🌸 It's a graceful moment to see the beautifully blooming cherry blossoms along the Okawa River from the water. 🌸 And on this day, I was able to take a rare photo. 🌸🌸 It's an "amphibious bus." ✨ As the name suggests, it runs on land, sightseeing around Osaka city, and from the Okawa River it travels on the water. The boarding point varies depending on the sightseeing boat, so please check. Search → "Osaka Amphibious Bus" *Osaka Duck Tour Search → "Osaka Water Bus" Platform: Get off at JR "Osakajo Koen Station", about 3 minutes walk (river side of the fountain in front of Osaka Castle Hall) Get off at Keihan Railway "Kyobashi Station" or JR "Kyobashi Station", about 10 to 15 minutes walk Get off at Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi Ryokuchi Line "Osaka Business Park Station", about 5 minutes walk *Aqua Liner *Aqua Mini *Private Boat Himawari #Breathtaking View #Gourmet Trip #Sakura #Osaka City

Nakanoshima Park in Osaka is a very, very large area. If you go further from the rose garden, you will come to a large park area. There is an observation deck there, where you can see a wonderful view of the Okawa River and cherry blossoms✨✨🌸 In fact, if you climb this spiral staircase, you can see a wonderful view of Osaka city✨🌸✨🌸 You can see a lot of "sakura" in the park. Everyone is spreading out picnic sheets and enjoying "hanami"🌸🌸🌸#gourmet trip#amazing view Please come here during the cherry blossom season✨🥰🌸 #amazing view #sakura #flower field

In the rose garden of Nakanoshima Park in Nakanoshima, Osaka, there is a beer garden along the Okawa River. We recommend the Riverside Grill "BEER GARDEN"! It's very popular, so it's best to make a reservation. How about enjoying a wonderful time while looking out over the Okawa River, the buildings, and the Hanshin Expressway? #breathtakingviews #gourmettrip #OsakaCity

Nakanoshima Park in Osaka is a wonderful park in the middle of Osaka's cityscape lined with buildings🌸 This park, located in Nakasu on the Okawa River, will soon be filled with beautiful roses🥰 Of course, you can stroll around for free. Right now, yellow eurypodium flowers are in full bloom. Add it to your Osaka sightseeing route🌸🌸 #breathtakingviews #gourmettrip #flowerfield

I went to the library with my child ^ ^ The green apple monument is cute♪ This was designed by Tadao Ando There are many picture books lined up on the walls. The books are divided into various themes. There are also picture books that even infants can read◎ 📍 1-1-28 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 🍼 Nursing room available #Free spot #Osaka #Nakanoshima

●Location Nakanoshima Rose Garden ●Admission Fee Free ●Access 3 minutes on foot from Kitahama Station, Osaka In May, 300 kinds of roses bloom in the middle of the city It is carefully maintained, and many people come to take photos and seek healing It is a place of relaxation for people who want to take a walk, run, take a walk with their dog, or relax with yoga Admission is free, and there are cafes and empty-handed BBQ facilities to enjoy In addition, the surrounding area is the retro and stylish Kitahama district, so there are many recommended cafes and sweets shops, and it is an area where you can enjoy not only roses but also a whole day #Osaka #Kitahama #RoseGarden

We visited Osaka in February, and the weather was quite unpredictable—sometimes cold and snowy, other times warm and pleasant. The city is full of amazing and not-so-great places, bustling with tourists, noise, and bright signs. Massive shopping centers stacked on top of each other and an overwhelming variety of food options. You can find both temples and murals here. In one part of the city, you feel like you're in a movie set in New York, while in another, it feels like you're in Chinatown. Definitely worth a visit!

When you're too busy wandering around the city, Kitahima cafes offer a quiet respite. I originally planned to go there for brunch, but I left too early, so I had another local brunch and then went for a second round of coffee. Haha. Kitahima was a great place to meditate. 🩵 I went to Nagazakicho the day before, but it was crowded because it's such a popular spot. I was disappointed I couldn't get coffee, but it turned out to be a great last-minute choice.

📍Ofu Address: 1-2-25, 1st Floor, Kita Ward, Nishitenma, Osaka 530-0047 ⏰8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays) 💰Around 2,000 yen This lovely cafe is bathed in warm sunlight. It's about a 5-minute walk from Kitahama Station. It's open from 8:00 AM, making it perfect for breakfast! This cafe offers salad bowls, acai, eggs Benedict, and baked goods. The salads were generous and delicious. The menu was extensive as well!! 🥗

Located within Nakanoshima Park, this library, designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, is marked by a blue apple. It is a space designed for children to connect with books, featuring interiors reminiscent of tree branches and bright window-side areas that leave a lasting impression. 📚 The library boasts a rich collection of picture books and children's literature, making it an ideal place for parents and children to spend quality time together. 🌳 Surrounded by the greenery of Nakanoshima Park, visitors can enjoy a relaxing stroll on the lawn or along the riverside after reading. Admission is free, making it a perfect spot to drop by for a moment of relaxation during your sightseeing. It's also a great addition to a Tadao Ando architecture tour! Experience the charm of Ando's architecture, which connects "light," "nature," and "people," within this reading space. 🕙 Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 🚇 Access: A short walk from Keihan "Naniwabashi Station."

The Children's Library in Nakanoshima, Osaka A roughly the size of Seoul's Bamseom Island, this urban regeneration project blends old and new buildings in a long, harmonious manner. The newly constructed Children's Library, designed by Tadao Ando, ​​is a giant green apple at the entrance. While you might wonder why a green apple is in a children's library, its significance is readily apparent on the wall next to it. Ando Tadao emphasizes the "spirit of youth, immature yet full of hope for the future," conveying a message of "youth." This isn't an object within the library itself, but rather a symbol of Ando's architectural philosophy, resonating deeply with both children and adults. The building, with its seamless structure from the basement to the second floor, allows anyone to freely access books, making it a worthwhile visit even if you don't speak Japanese. The hidden screening room on the first basement floor reaffirms the library's significance through stories that flow along the walls connecting the basement to the ground floor. Reservations are required, but they're not too difficult. It's located within the cafes along Kitahama (like Moto Coffee), so it's worth stopping by at least once. The nearby old buildings are also worth seeing (one of them was built by the architect who built Seoul Station). ✨Nakanoshima Children's Library Nakanoshima Children's Book Forest こども本の森 中之島 📍1 Chome-1-28 Nakanoshima, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0005 Japan #OsakaTravel #Library #Nakanoshima

【Four Seasons Hotel Osaka】🏨 A hidden gem in the heart of the city, exuding luxury! Located in Dojima Ward, just a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Department Store, the location is simply amazing! Navigation📍 1-10-16 Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 🌃Room Types: ✨Superior Room～From 28,000 yen Spacious 43-46 sq m rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the Osaka skyline. Available with a king or twin bed. ✨Four Seasons Corner Room～From 39,500 yen 45 sq m room with stunning views! A huge bay window allows you to enjoy views of Osaka Castle and the river all at once. ✨Tatami Room～From 32,000 yen Experience the unique charm of Japan! The Japanese-style decor is perfect for photos! ✨A must-visit for suite lovers! From ¥59,000! A spacious 88 sq m room, with a corner bathtub offering stunning views – pure bliss! 🍽Food Guide: • Jiangnan Chun | The pinnacle of Chinese cuisine Sakura season limited-edition set menu – absolutely gorgeous! 🌸 From ¥18,800 • Jardin | French Afternoon Tea Sakura macarons + champagne from ¥8,400! 💕 • Bar Bota | A moment of pure bliss Limited-edition sakura cocktails for ¥2,500 – a dream come true for any girl! 💆‍♀️Lazy Guide: • 36th-floor rooftop pool 🏊 16-meter infinity pool, perfect for stunning photos. • 24-hour gym 💪 Romantic run with city night views. • SPA center 🧖‍♀️ 5 VIP rooms with full-body massages so relaxing you'll fall asleep. 🚗Nearby Attractions: • Nakanoshima Park | 10-minute walk • Osaka Tenmangu Shrine | 15-minute taxi ride • Sakuranomiya Park | 30-minute train ride ⚠️Must-Read Tips: 1. Book 60 days in advance for early bird pricing. 2. Room availability is limited during cherry blossom season, book quickly! 3. Suites with executive privileges offer exceptional value.

#November Destinations 2025 Nakanoshima Park in November is like a dreamlike stage, its lights shimmering enchantingly under the night sky. Every sunset, the park is illuminated by a kaleidoscope of colors, a dazzling spectacle like a fairytale world. I was captivated by the dazzling lights, standing before the beautiful scenery, completely mesmerized. Beautiful girls all around me shone like stars, their cameras constantly capturing every touching moment. Their laughter mingled with the lights, creating a vibrant scene. Seeing their smiles under the lights, I felt a warm energy within me, as if this joy could infect everything around me. I also took many photos, recording these beautiful moments of bustling activity and tranquility, creating unforgettable memories. The beauty of Nakanoshima Park lies not only in its lights, but also in the interaction and resonance between people; every moment here is worth treasuring. Opening Hours: Open year-round Access: Approximately 10-minute walk from Yodoyabashi Station (subway) Reminder: During peak seasons, crowds are common. Please maintain social distancing, respect others' privacy, and enjoy this wonderful experience.

Stepping into Osaka's Nakanoshima Park feels like transitioning from the bustling city into a serene dimension 🌿. Nestled between the Dojima River and Tosabori River, this elongated green oasis has been a quiet guardian of the city's waterway memories since its establishment in 1891, reminiscent of a gentleman from the Meiji era. Walking along the ginkgo-lined paths, the river breeze gently brushes your face, and the scenery changes like a seasonal painting. The most breathtaking sight is undoubtedly the rose garden—nearly 4,000 rose bushes bloom in May and October, filling the air with fragrance and color, making every corner a perfect photo opportunity. I particularly enjoy sitting on the stone steps in front of the traditional Noh theater at "Suiryukan," watching sunlight filter through the willow branches, as if history whispers softly in your ear. What sets this place apart is the seamless blend of nature and culture. The Baroque-style red-brick Central Public Hall stands across the river from the geometric lines of the modern art museum. Office workers come here during lunch breaks for a moment of respite, while couples share warmth on benches under the sunset. When night falls, the bridges light up, their outlines reflected on the river, creating a dazzling Osaka nightscape. It's then you understand why locals consider this place a sanctuary for the soul. ▌Practical Information ・Address: 1 Chome, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City ・Access: 3-minute walk from Yodoyabashi Station on the Midosuji Subway Line ・Hours: Open 24 hours ・Admission: Free