This article reports on the changing colors of autumn leaves at the Daisen Park Japanese Garden, comparing the scenes from November 14 and 29. We’ll show the transformation from the beginning of color change to peak foliage with photos!
- One of Osaka’s Top Autumn Foliage Spots
- Autumn Foliage Report: Mid-November 2025
- Report on the Peak Autumn Foliage in Late November 2025
- Crowd Conditions
- Recommended Photo Spots & Walking Route
- Autumn Foliage Peak Season Summary
- Japanese Tea Café & Souvenir Information
- Access Information
- Admission Fees
- Basic Information
- Summary
One of Osaka’s Top Autumn Foliage Spots
In this article, we introduce the highlights, recommended photo spots, and access information for one of Osaka’s famous autumn foliage spots, the Daisen Park Japanese Garden!
We also report the changes in the colors of the autumn leaves from early color to peak with photos, so be sure to check it out.
Japanese Garden Entrance
This is the entrance to Daisen Park Japanese Garden.
As the name suggests, it is located within Daisen Park.
The building has a beautiful exterior that exudes a traditional Japanese atmosphere.
Autumn Foliage Report: Mid-November 2025
As autumn deepens, we checked the status of the autumn leaves. We take a leisurely walk and share the beautiful autumn scenery with photos.
As of November 14, the maple trees in the Japanese Garden have started to change color gradually.
Overall, the foliage is almost at its peak, but some trees are already beautifully colored!
In front of Eiha Bridge & Ingetsu Bridge
The autumn leaves in front of Eiha Bridge and Ingetsu Bridge are mostly fully colored and can be said to be near their peak!
Meanwhile, the leaves between the bridges still have some green areas, so they are just a little short of their peak.
Overall View of the Japanese Garden
This is the overall atmosphere of the Japanese Garden!
The combination of pine trees and autumn leaves is beautiful.
Autumn Leaves near Seitaitei
This small rest area is a building called Seitaitei.
The autumn leaves behind it are just starting to change color, so it will take a little longer to reach their peak.
Autumn Leaves Viewed from Kasatei (Observation Deck)
On a small hill, there is a rest area called Kasatei, which serves as a mini observation deck.
From here, you can see the entire Japanese Garden.
You can see the autumn leaves of Eiha Bridge and Ingetsu Bridge beautifully from the observation deck!
The leaves in front and those between the bridges still have green areas, but when they reach their peak, the view will be spectacular.
Autumn Leaves Viewed from the Rest House Corridor
This large building near the Japanese Garden entrance is the rest house.
Inside, there are Japanese-style rooms available for a fee, and around them is a corridor where you can enjoy views of the garden.
The view of the Japanese Garden from the rest house corridor is also stunning.
You can faintly see the autumn leaves reflected on the water surface.
Report on the Peak Autumn Foliage in Late November 2025
I revisited the Daisen Park Japanese Garden on November 29.
When I last visited on November 14, there were still many trees just starting to change color. Let’s take a look at how the scenery has transformed now that the foliage has reached its peak!
In Front of Eiha Bridge & Ingetsu Bridge
At this spot in front of Eiha Bridge and Ingetsu Bridge, the leaves were already quite red on the 14th, so I was worried they might have fallen by now. But to my surprise, they had become even more vibrant!
Perhaps these trees are a long-lasting variety—the colors were absolutely stunning!
Between the bridges, where green leaves were still noticeable on the 14th, the trees have now turned a vivid red as you can see!
Overall View of the Japanese Garden
This is the overall view of the garden. The weather was clear, and the reflection of the red leaves on the pond surface created a painting-like beauty!
However, I did notice that the tree on the right side seemed to be starting to wither a little.
Autumn Leaves near Seitaitei
On the 14th, the tree to the left of Seitaitei had just begun changing color, but now it has completely shed its leaves — quite a surprise!
Meanwhile, the tree on the right, which was mostly green before, has turned a deep red. It almost feels like time moves faster around Seitaitei!
Autumn Leaves Viewed from Kasatei (Observation Deck)
This is the view from the observation deck. The autumn leaves around Eiha Bridge and Ingetsu Bridge were brilliantly red — absolutely magnificent!
And I was lucky enough to capture a hot air balloon in the same frame, making it the perfect shot!
Autumn Leaves Viewed from the Rest House Corridor
The contrast between the shaded corridor and the brightly lit red leaves in the garden is truly beautiful.
The clear reflection of the autumn leaves on the water’s surface was also breathtaking!
Crowd Conditions
On weekdays, it’s relatively quiet, making it easy to take photos in peace.
However, during the peak season on weekends, it tends to get crowded between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Entering right after opening (around 9:00 AM) is recommended.
I visited around 1:00 PM on a Saturday, and while it was crowded, it wasn’t uncomfortably so.
Recommended Photo Spots & Walking Route
📸 Photo Spots
Here are some recommended spots for photography:
- The area around Eiha Bridge and Ingetsu Bridge offers especially beautiful views of the autumn leaves.
- Shooting from a distance on the left side of the bridges captures the entire garden beautifully.
- You can take panoramic photos of the garden from the observation deck.
- The view from the rest house corridor is also stunning and highly recommended.
🚶 Suggested Walking Route
There’s no fixed route, but walking counterclockwise works well.
Enjoy the pond and stream area first, then climb the observation hill for a panoramic view of the garden, and finally relax at the rest house.
Total time: about one hour at a leisurely pace.
Autumn Foliage Peak Season Summary
– Start of color change: Mid-November
– Peak color: Around late November
– Leaf fall: Early December
Japanese Tea Café & Souvenir Information
Japanese Tea Café
There’s a Japanese tea café inside the rest house.
You can enjoy drinks and sweets purchased here while relaxing on the benches and admiring the garden view!
Japanese Tea Café Menu
Drinks: ¥550 each
- Matcha (Green Tea)
- Matcha Latte
- Hojicha Latte
- Hojicha (Roasted Green Tea)
Sweets Set: ¥850 — includes one of the above drinks
- Rikyu Mochi (Matcha flavor)
Payment is made at the ticket machine near the garden entrance.
Enjoy the ultimate luxury of savoring Japanese tea and sweets while viewing the garden.
Souvenir Shop
There’s a souvenir corner next to the ticket machine.
You’ll find a selection of delicious-looking Japanese sweets and tea lattes.
Prices are under ¥1,000, making them very affordable — perfect for gifts!
Access Information
About a 4-minute walk from JR Hanwa Line “Mozu Station” to the Daisen Park entrance, plus another 10 minutes from there to the Japanese Garden.
Paid parking is available inside Daisen Park (127 spaces).
Admission Fees
Admission tickets can be purchased at the ticket machine near the entrance. Cashless payment is accepted.
| Category | Fee (Tax Included) |
|---|---|
| Adults (General) | ¥200 |
| Elementary & Junior High Students | ¥100 |
| Children under Elementary Age (with guardian) | Free |
| Groups (30+ people) | Adults ¥160 / Students ¥80 |
| Senior Citizens (65+, Sakai residents, with ID) | Free |
*Additional fees may apply during nighttime or special events.
Basic Information
Address: Daisen Nakamachi, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka (inside Daisen Park)
Phone: 072-247-3670
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last entry 4:30 PM)
*From December to February: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (last entry 4:00 PM)
Closed: Mondays (next weekday if a public holiday), New Year holidays
Official Website: https://www.daisenteien.jp/ (Seasonal foliage updates available)
Summary
This article reported on the autumn foliage at Daisen Park Japanese Garden in Sakai, Osaka.
From mid-November to late November, the garden transforms into a breathtaking landscape of reds and yellows.
The areas around Eiha Bridge and Ingetsu Bridge offer a quintessentially Japanese atmosphere, with reflections of the leaves and bridges on the water. From the observation deck, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire garden.
Inside the garden, the Japanese tea café provides a relaxing space to enjoy matcha and sweets while admiring the autumn scenery.
The best time to visit is around late November.
For fewer crowds, visit on a weekday morning.
Each stage — from the start of color change to leaf fall — offers its own unique beauty, so come at your favorite timing!
Conveniently located in central Sakai, Daisen Park Japanese Garden is also perfect for a day trip from Osaka City 🍁
Click below for the article about the nighttime autumn foliage illumination event 👇
