Do you know everything?? Here are 15 recommended locations for pre-wedding photo shoots in Osaka Prefecture.

Pick Up Filming Locations in Osaka ♡

Where do you imagine having a pre-wedding or photo wedding in Osaka?

Dotonbori? USJ? Tower of the Sun?

I'm sure brides in Osaka know a lot of different places, as they must be well-informed on this topic.

While researching, I found that there are recently trending spots and some hidden gems that make you go, "Oh!? You can shoot here too!?"

Generally, when we look at the Kansai region, location shooting is traditionally popular in Kyoto or Kobe, but Osaka's city has a deep and rich charm.

Here are some recommended filming locations ♡

Pre-wedding Location 1: Osaka City Central Public Hall

If you love a classical atmosphere reminiscent of European mansions, this should definitely be your first choice ♡

Completed in 1918, the Central Public Hall is a nationally important cultural asset, with both an elegant exterior and interior. It's a place where you can not only shoot but also hold a wedding.

Pre-wedding Location 2: Nakanoshima Area

The Nakanoshima area, with the Central Public Hall and Nakanoshima Park, is definitely the place for city shoot photos in Osaka ♡

The illuminated surrounding skyscrapers make for beautiful shooting opportunities from evening to night.

(Similar to Marunouchi in Tokyo?)

Pre-wedding Location 3: Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku

Enjoy the quintessential Osaka atmosphere in the Shinsekai area.

With Tsutenkaku in the background ♡

Shooting in familiar places since childhood gives a retro and nostalgic feel.

Surprisingly, a stylish black dress fits well against Osaka's urban scenery—this was a new discovery ♡

The presence of black adds depth to the cluttered scenery.

Pre-wedding Location 4: Mitsui Securities

People have also shot at Mitsui Securities located in Kitahama, Chuo Ward.

Completed in 2001, the building features a classic appearance, as if it had been around for much longer ♡

Pre-wedding Location 5: Osaka Exchange

The Osaka Exchange, home to the statue of Tomoatsu Godai, who led Osaka's business community from the late Edo to the Meiji period, features magnificent buildings for location shooting ♡

Shooting in front of the building is also recommended.

Pre-wedding Location 6: Dotonbori

If you want to capture the Naniwa spirit, Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi are the places to go.

In front of Glico or your favorite takoyaki shop ♡

Pre-wedding Location 7: Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle, listed as one of Japan's three famous castles (the other two being Himeji and Kumamoto).

If you're having a traditional Japanese pre-wedding shoot, this is definitely the place ♡

Spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage make for a beautiful backdrop, so timing it to capture peak bloom is ideal.

This classic composition at the gate is also a standard shot.

You can catch a glimpse of Osaka Castle in the background ♡

Pre-wedding Location 8: Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park

Tsurumi Ryokuchi, celebrated for its vast grounds from the Flower Expo, is perfect if you want to capture beautiful flower fields like hydrangeas and sunflowers ♡

There’s plenty of greenery too ♡

Personally, I must take a shot on the tree-lined pathway here.

Let's get some vertical shots as well ♡

Pre-wedding Location 9: Daisen Park

Daisen Park, part of the Mozu Kofun Group, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a popular location for traditional Japanese pre-wedding shoots ♡

Pre-wedding Location 10: Osaka Club

The Osaka Club, one of Osaka's three major modern buildings.

Its heavy brick construction evokes the romance of the Taisho era, making it stylish ♡

Pre-wedding Location 11: Old Sakuranomiya Public Hall

Located in front of the Osaka Mint Bureau, the Old Sakuranomiya Public Hall is the oldest Western-style building in Osaka.

It's popular as a wedding venue, but you can also have a pre-wedding shoot here ♡

It suits both Japanese and Western styles.

Pre-wedding Location 12: THE LANDMARK SQUARE OSAKA

THE LANDMARK SQUARE OSAKA is a historic building near Osaka Castle. You can have weddings and photo weddings here ♡

The cute stairs are a must for photos ♡

Osaka Castle is just around the corner ♡

Pre-wedding Location 13: Rinku Marble Beach

Rinku Marble Beach, popular as a date spot and for drives.

If you're looking for a seaside pre-wedding shoot in Osaka, this is the place ♡

Engagement photos and self pre-wedding shoots are also recommended here.

Pre-wedding Location 14: Expo Park & Tower of the Sun

The Expo Memorial Park in the northern Osaka area is also great. The park features the Expo Guest House, where you can have a wedding ♡

Speaking of the Expo, there’s Taro Okamoto's Tower of the Sun.

Pre-wedding Location 15: Panasonic Stadium, Osaka Wheel

Near the Expo, there's the Panasonic Stadium, home to Gamba Osaka.

If you're a soccer fan or Gamba supporter, having a stadium shoot might create lasting memories ♡

Plus, right beside it is the Ferris wheel at Expo City, which features transparent gondolas ♡

Shooting here would surely be fun, right?

Now I know more about Osaka ♡

I’ve introduced some stylish and recommended places for pre-weddings and photo weddings in Osaka.

Did any locations catch your interest?

If you know of other spots like, “There’s this place!” or “I shot here!” please let me know ♡