Chuo-ku Virág (Helyi Virágbolt)

The Chuo area near Osaka is well located for exploring the sights of both Osaka and nearby Nara. Chuo is home to the beautiful Osaka Castle Park and its’ collection of pretty cherry trees which are a favourite sight for locals during the spring months. Elsewhere, the nearby Takarazuka Garden Fields is the ideal spot to start. Enjoy a meal in the restaurant and wander around the beautiful English garden. Others prefer to make the short journey to Osaka to see the Garden of Floral Culture which is a delight whatever the season. Follow the trails and take in the beauty of the flowerbeds laid out with peonies, roses and hydrangeas. The greenhouse is a sight to behold in itself as it is shaped in the form of a pyramid and designed to resemble a flower bud. The beautiful Aramaki Rose Garden is another favourite place for visitors who would like to see flowers near Chuo-ku. With over ten thousand roses and some refreshing fountains, this park is a hit with families and lovers. Elsewhere, a mere fifteen minute drive away from the city lies Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park, which is a former host of the International Greenery Exposition and boasts a huge array of tulips, vibrant azaleas and fragrant roses depending on the season.