I never expected that visiting Osaka Castle Park in the drizzling rain could be so romantic

On the last day in Kyoto, it started raining, so we decided to head to Osaka earlier. We arrived at our booked Osaka hotel at noon and were granted early check-in. After settling in, we ventured out to explore Osaka Castle Park in the light rain. Osaka Castle Park is located at 3-11 Osaka Castle, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Japan, surrounded by five subway stations. Nearby are also Temmabashi and Kyobashi stations on the Keihan Main Line, as well as JR Osaka Castle Park Station, making transportation extremely convenient. The current Osaka Castle Park is a replica of the castle tower from the Toyotomi Hideyoshi era. The exterior of Osaka Castle has five stories, while the interior has eight, standing 54.8 meters tall. The first seven floors serve as a museum, and the eighth floor is an observation deck with some souvenirs for sale. The castle is surrounded by moats, with gardens and pavilions nearby. The park features facilities such as Osaka Castle International Culture and Sports Hall (Osaka Castle Hall), the multipurpose sports field Sun Plaza, a softball field, an outdoor music hall, rugby and soccer fields, the bakery "R Baker," the café "Starbucks Coffee," the convenience store "PARK LAWVSON," and the indoor/outdoor playground "BomeLund Playville." There’s also a "Plant Showcase" introducing flowers and trees in bloom during the viewing season. The rain came and went, and there weren’t too many visitors. The park’s environment was incredibly beautiful, with lush greenery everywhere. The large stones are a distinctive feature of Osaka Castle Park, adding a unique charm [Askance]