Osaka Castle Park Autumn Leaves & Flowers Map

Osaka Castle Park Autumn Leaves & Flowers Map
Legend list

  • 1 Fragrant Olive (Orange Blossoms)

    Fragrant Olive (Orange Blossoms)

    Flowering Season：
    October – mid-November

    The fragrant olive is a symbol of autumn. It produces many small orange flowers, which bloom with a lovely fragrance.

  • 2 Fragrant Olive (White Blossoms)

    Fragrant Olive (White Blossoms)

    Flowering Season：
    October – mid-November

    White flowers bloom one by one at the tip of each branch, sometimes blooming several times a year.

  • 3 October Cherry

    October Cherry

    Flowering Season：
    October – April

    This tree features white petals with a hint of red, and the small flowers bloom intermittently from autumn through winter.

  • 4 Gingko

    Gingko

    Best Time to See Autumn Leaves：
    late November – early December

    A gymnosperm native to China, this tree is said to have existed since the time of dinosaurs, and produces gingko nuts. Its color changes to yellow, adorning the marathon course.

  • 5 Japanese Maple

    Japanese Maple

    Best Time to See Autumn Leaves：
    mid-November – late November

    A species that represents autumn foliage. A tall deciduous tree of the maple genus in the soapberry family, it is often planted in Japanese gardens, and can be seen at the Hosho-an Hermitage in the Nishinomaru Garden, as well as Momiji-dani (“Maple Valley”).

  • 6 Chinese Sweetgum

    Chinese Sweetgum

    Best Time to See Autumn Leaves：
    mid-November – early December

    A tall deciduous tree of the sweetgum genus in the Altingiaceae family. Its distinctive leaves are divided into three lobes, and produce striking colors in the fall. It grows to a height of about 20 meters, and has been planted in parks and other places since ancient times.

  • 7 Japanese Wax Tree

    Japanese Wax Tree

    Best Time to See Autumn Leaves：
    mid-November – early December

    A small deciduous tree of the Toxicodendron genus in the sumac family. Its leaves turn red early, and its sap can easily cause rashes, so it’s necessary to take caution. This tree is located at the Tamatsukuri-guchi Entrance and Hommaru (Inner Bailey) area.

  • 8 Cherry

    Cherry

    Best Time to See Autumn Leaves：
    late October – mid-November

    Cherry trees aren’t just for springtime. Their autumn leaves are so beautiful that there is a special word for them – “sakura-momiji” – and they are the first to turn red in Osaka Castle Park.