A Traditional Japanese Garden in Tennoji?! Discover Keitaku-en ♡

Did you know that just a short walk from the famous Abeno Harukas in Tennoji lies a true Japanese garden?
Keitaku-en, located within Tennoji Park, is a serene and authentic Japanese garden gifted to the City of Osaka by the Sumitomo family during the Taisho era.
With its timeless landscapes, it offers the perfect backdrop for elegant pre-wedding photography.
Let’s take a closer look at its charm!
① A Garden Cultivated Over Generations

One highlight of Keitaku-en is its grand trees.
In autumn, the blazing red maples create a vibrant scene that beautifully colors your memories.
Fresh green foliage in spring also makes for stunning photos.
② On a Picturesque Stone Bridge

At the heart of the garden lies a large pond, with stone bridges and stepping stones offering countless photo opportunities.
Your reflections on the water’s surface create a scene that feels like a painting.
③ At the Main Entrance Gate

The stately front gate of Keitaku-en is perfect for highlighting the elegance of traditional attire.
Kimono photographs here also make a wonderful choice for wedding invitations.
④ With the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts

Adjacent to the garden stands the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts.
Shooting here creates a chic, modern contrast.
The museum’s striking white walls add a stylish wa-modern touch.
⑤ The Refined Tea House Chosei-an

Another highlight is Chosei-an, the garden’s spacious tea house.
Its stately presence enhances the beauty of formal kimono portraits, giving your photos a poised, graceful look.
⑥ Stepping Stones Unique to Japanese Gardens

The uneven stepping stones, set among nature, draw out the gentle charm of the garden.
Crossing them hand-in-hand makes for a heartwarming shot that radiates intimacy.
⑦ On the Veranda with a Touch of Green

Relaxing on the wide veranda, with sunlight and a soft breeze flowing in, creates a peaceful, intimate mood.
Your quiet closeness, captured from behind, tells a story of love without words.
Keitaku-en – Basic Information

1 Chausuyama-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 543-0063 (Inside Tennoji Park)
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Closed: Mondays (following weekday if Monday is a holiday), year-end/New Year holidays (Dec 29–Jan 1)
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Application fees: Chosei-an Tea House ¥16,200/day / Keitaku-en Garden ¥10,560/2h
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Admission fee: ¥150 per person
Conclusion

For couples who want to fully embrace traditional Japanese style, Keitaku-en is an ideal choice.
Have you gotten a sense of the images you’d like to capture?
Conveniently located just about 15 minutes by taxi from our studio, it’s also an easy location for couples in kimono.
We also offer free consultation sessions at any time.
We look forward to helping you plan your perfect shoot!















