The best tourist seasons in Osaka are spring (March to May) for cherry blossom viewing, summer (June to August) for lively festivals, autumn (September to November) for maple viewing, and winter (December) for plum viewing.

What are the must-see attractions in Osaka?

Must-visit attractions in Osaka include Osaka Castle Park, Tsutenkaku Tower, and Universal Studios Japan. Osaka Castle Park is the best place to enjoy cherry blossoms and maple leaves, Tsutenkaku Tower is a famous landmark, and Universal Studios Japan is a theme park.

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[JR Hokuriku Tour] Shogawa Gorge, Gokayama, Kenrokuen Garden, and the snow-capped Tateyama mountain range - 2-day tour of 4 beautiful sights in Hokuriku

Izumiotsu Seaside Summer Festival with AMAZING -Light and Sound Beach- (Osaka Fireworks Festival)

Limited-time offer! Hida Village Autumn Foliage Illumination! 2-Day Trip to Famous Hot Springs Gero, Kamikochi, and Shirakawa-go [From Kansai]

One-Day Tour of Nara's Miscanthus Grass Spots in Osaka, Japan | Nara Park, Sone Plateau Miscanthus Grass, and Shorenjiko Tourist Village Grape Orchard

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Kyoto Fall Foliage Day Tour | Nanzenji Temple, Nishiki Market, Gion Stroll, and Nijo Castle Night Viewing (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)

Includes 4 meals! 2-day tour including the Kawaguchiko Momiji Corridor illuminations, one of Japan's most beautiful valleys, Shosenkyo Gorge, Mt. Fuji, and 11 autumn foliage views [departing from Shin-Osaka]

The Shigaraki Kogen Railway is a local train that lets you enjoy the scenery of each season, and the Gozaisho Ropeway lets you see the autumn leaves moving from the summit to the foot of the mountain. [From Kansai]

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