Every April, a path through its grounds of Japan Mint is opened to the public for one week so that visitors can enjoy cherry blossom viewing. The event is held in mid-April, when the cherry trees that line the riverside lane are in full bloom.

Located along the river, the premises of Japan Mint have been picturesque place since olden days. It has been called "SAKURANOMIYA", or "Palace of Cherry Trees," because cherry blossoms bloom abundantly here every spring.

The cherry trees located on the grounds of Japan Mint were transferred from the mansion of a feudal lord owned by the Toudo Domain. Since the collection of cherry trees includes many unique varieties, in 1883 Mint Director ENDO Kinsuke suggested that the cherry blossoms should be admired not only by mint employees but by all residents of Osaka. From that point forward, the path along the riverfront has been opened to the general public for one week each year when the cherry trees are in bloom.

Apart from a period of time during the war when the path was closed, "Cherry Blossom Viewing at Japan Mint" has been well-known as a special spring event in Osaka. During the event, hundreds of thousands of visitors gather to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms and the picturesque setting along the river.

"Cherry Blossom Viewing" is held at Japan Mint, Osaka.
(ADDRESS: 1-1-79 Temma Kita-ku Osaka prefecture)
The closest station to the gate of "Cherry Blossom Viewing" is Temmabashi station on the Keihan Railway or Subway Tanimachi Line.

The distance is approximately 560 meters.

There are 335 cherry trees of 138 varieties in 2022. About 80 percent of the trees are double-flowering varieties.

To make people feel close to cherry blossoms, since 1975 one variety is chosen each year as "Blossom of the Year." The selection is based on the shape, the scarcity, origins of the name, and the past flowering conditions of the chosen variety.

It is said that Benitemari, Otemari, Kodemari and Yorozakura are rare kinds of cherry and are scarcely seen in any other places.

The dates of "Cherry Blossom Viewing" are decided based on the flowering forecast. The mint employs a cherry blossom consultant who forecasts the appropriate dates by considering the flowering conditions from previous years, temperature, etc.

If we find lost items, we send them to the police station after collecting the items in our office.
To inquire about items lost while visiting the site, please contact the nearest staff.
To inquire about lost property after leaving the site, please contact Japan Mint and submit a statement of lost property to the nearest police station.

Public announcements will be made from the south gate in the event of emergencies.
Please contact the nearest staff.

To ensure a safe and pleasant viewing for you and your fellow viewers, we ask for your cooperation in the following matters:

– Please do not eat or drink at the site.
– Please do not smoke at the site.
– Please do not enter areas marked off by ropes, etc.
– Please do not bring your bicycle or motorbike into the site.
– Pets are not permitted into the site.

Some wheelchairs are available for rental. Unfortunately, we only have a limited number of wheelchairs available. Therefore, we ask for your cooperation in bringing your own wheelchair.

We sell products manufactured by Japan Mint, such as Cherry Blossom Viewing Coin Sets.

There are a total of 2 restrooms, one near the gate and another near the exit.

Please refer to the"Cherry Blossoms in Osaka" page for further information.

Temmabashi Station (Tanimachi Line Subway and Keihan Railway), 10 minute walk
Osaka Temmangu Station (JR Tozai Line), 15 minute walk
Osaka-jyo Kitazume Station (JR Tozai Line), 15 minute walk

Osaka Temmangu Station (JR Tozai Line), 15 minute walk
Minami-morimachi Station (Tanimachi Line Subway), 15 minute walk
Sakuranomiya Station (JR Osaka Loop Line), 15 minute walk

On weekdays, visitors may enter Japan Mint to take part in a Mint tour or to go to the Mint Museum. The Mint Museum is open from 9:00 to 16:30 (please enter the Museum before 4:00 p.m.). Please refer to the “Mint Museum” page for further details.
If you would like to take part in a Mint tour, please make a reservation at least 10 days before you visit Japan Mint. Please refer to the "Mint Tour" page for further details.
Please note that we open path through its grounds of Japan Mint along the riverside lane only during "Cherry Blossom Viewing."

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No parking is available near Japan Mint for Cherry Blossom Viewing. Please use public transportation to reach the site.

The dates of cherry blossom viewing in Osaka and in Hiroshima change every year, as the cherry blossom period is different in different regions, according to air temperature and other aspects of local weather. We decide the dates in mid-March, issue a press release and publicize the dates on our website.