A sprawling green space stretching 1.5 kilometres in length, Nakanoshima Park was Osaka’s first public park when it was established in 1891. It remains one of the city’s most scenic spots thanks to its waterfront location, sandwiched between Dojima and Tosabori Rivers at the eastern end of Nakanoshima Island, and surrounded by gleaming skyscrapers.
Aside from being a popular recreational hangout for locals, Nakanoshima Park comes alive with dazzling winter illuminations during the year-end and New Year period. Another highlight is its rose garden, home to around 3,700 bushes across 310 species. The best time to see the blooms at their peak is from mid-May to mid-October.