Birdwatching in Osaka

The best birdwatching locations and nearby coffee shops in Osaka, Japan.

Osaka Castle Park

This large park is filled with birdlife in its groves and forested areas. Try the ‘Forest of Memorial Trees’.

Location

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Coffee: R Baker Osaka-jo

Weekend Birder video

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Osaka Nanko Bird Sanctuary

Best in Summer, this tidal flat provides a habitat for migratory shorebirds. Bird hide has lots of information.

Location

eBird list

Coffee: The Sun of the Cafe Nanko Store

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Minoo (“Minoh”) National Park

40 minutes by train from Umeda. Paved path slowly weaves its way to the Minoo Waterfall.

Location

eBird list

Coffee: Cafe de Crie Minoo Store

Weekend Birder video

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You might also like to birdwatch at Kishiwada-Kumeda Pond, Toyonaka-Hattori Greenbelt Park, Osaka Expo Park and Osaka-Tsurumi Greenspace Park.