Blossoms in the Heart of Osaka: Utsubo Park Rose Garden

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving to Utsubo Park Rose Garden, you can use the address '1 Chome-9 Utsubohonmachi, Nishi Ward, Osaka, 550-0004' as your destination in your GPS. From the expressway, take the exit for 'Nishi Umeda' or 'Osaka Umeda' and follow signs toward the city center. Expect to pay a toll on the expressway, which can vary based on your starting point but is generally around 500-1,000 yen. There is limited parking available in the vicinity, so be prepared to find a nearby parking lot and pay the associated fees, which can range from 200 to 600 yen per hour.

• Train

  If you're using public transportation, the nearest station is 'Nishi Umeda Station' on the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line. From Kansai International Airport, take the Nankai Airport Line to Namba Station, then transfer to the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line towards Nakai and get off at Nishi Umeda Station. The Rose Garden is about a 15-minute walk from the station. Alternatively, if you are at Osaka Station, you can walk to Utsubo Park in approximately 10 minutes by heading southwest.

• Bus

  You can also reach Utsubo Park by bus. Take the Osaka City Bus to the 'Utsubo Koen' stop. There are various routes available depending on your starting location; for example, from Osaka Station, you can take the number 88 bus. The bus fare is typically around 230 yen. Once you get off at Utsubo Koen, the Rose Garden is just a short walk into the park.