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Enjoy the rose garden and the architectural beauty of Osaka City Central Public Hall

About this spot

A beautiful park in Osaka located on an island between the Dojima River and Tosaborigawa River. The highlights include a rose garden with about 3,700 roses and the view of the imposing Western-style architecture of Osaka City Central Public Hall built in the Taisho era. You can enjoy both greenery and historical architecture in the heart of the city at the same time. It's close to Kitamido and has a convenient walking distance for an afternoon visit.

Season & hours

Name: 北御堂盆おどり

Date & time: 8/19 (Wed)–8/20 (Thu) Time TBA

Venue: 本願寺津村別院「北御堂」境内・大阪市中央区

本町のオフィス街に建つ本願寺津村別院、通称「北御堂」の境内で、2026年8月19日(水)・20日(木)の2日間にわたって開催される盆おどりです。会場には出店が並び、日中はビジネスパーソンが行き交う本町の街が、夜になると提灯の灯る夏祭りの賑わいに一変します。周辺住民や勤め帰りの人々が気軽に立ち寄れる、都心ならではの盆おどりとして親しまれています。

Tips

御堂筋沿いにあり、地下鉄本町駅からすぐです。境内は日陰が少ないため、夕方でも暑さ対策を。周辺道路が混雑することがあるため、公共交通機関の利用がおすすめです。

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: walkerplus.com

Tips

About 15 minutes from Osaka Castle Park by public transportation. While roses are best viewed in early summer and autumn, the park offers lush greenery even in summer. Some areas have limited shade, so bring a hat for peace of mind.