Osaka Waterfront Park “Sakuranomiya Beach” — Attraction in Osaka

Osaka Waterfront Park, also known as “Sakuranomiya Beach,” is a beautiful riverside spot offering a peaceful escape with stunning views of the Okawa River. Famous for its long stretch of cherry blossom trees, the park becomes a popular destination in the spring when the trees burst into bloom, creating a breathtaking pink canopy over the area. It’s a perfect place for hanami (flower viewing) picnics, drawing both locals and tourists.

Aside from cherry blossom season, Sakuranomiya Beach offers a relaxing environment year-round, with plenty of open space to walk, jog, or simply sit by the river and take in the scenery. The waterfront area has a serene ambiance, ideal for unwinding or spending time with family and friends. Its location along the riverbank also provides excellent views of the surrounding bridges and parks, making it a great spot for...

The beach was really fun, but unfortunately, tourists had thrown a lot of trash around in the garden areas. We saw beautiful koi under lily pads so big that they made the koi seem small, many different species of birds, and even a family of muskrats. The flowers were in bloom, and several species of butterfly were there, but I could not get a...

We didn’t find many places to sit in the shade but once we were finished lunch we weren’t sitting anyhow. We found the turtles under the bridge, just south of the volleyball net. Holy cow…so many turtles! We saw two river otters, one blue heron and a 3” crab up on the bank in the grass. For an inner city park, we...