🇯🇵Osaka Secret Spot｜Minoo Ohtaki: A healing forest trail in the suburbs of the city🌿

#Osaka Itinerary Do you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and embrace nature? The Minoh Otaki Hiking Course in the Suburbs of Osaka is a Must-See! This trail surrounded by greenery allows you to feel the coolness of the waterfall and enjoy the lush greenery. It is a relaxing and pleasant journey and is definitely an ideal choice for a spring outing. 🌿【Hiking experience: Immerse yourself in the embrace of negative oxygen ions】 From Minoh Station, follow the "Minoh Park" signs for about 5 minutes on foot and you will see the trail entrance. The stone road along the way is flat and easy to walk on, with tall beech and maple trees on both sides. The sunlight shines through the gaps between the leaves, forming patches of golden and green light. When passing through the "Hell Valley", the curling steam rises from the cracks in the rocks, which is quite mysterious; then walk forward to the "observation deck" and overlook the entire green valley, and the fatigue will disappear in an instant~ 🌊【Surprise at the end: Encounter a cool waterfall with a drop of 33 meters】 After walking for about 45 minutes, you can hear the rumbling sound of water - the 33-meter-high Minoo Great Falls comes into view! The waterfall cascades down the cliff, splashing fine water against the rocks and reflecting mini rainbows in the sunlight. It is recommended to sit on the wooden plank road beside the waterfall and feel the coolness of the mist on your face, or take off your shoes and step into the shallows, letting the clear stream water flow over your instep, instantly dispelling the spring heat💦 🦋【Easter eggs along the way: little surprises of nature and humanity】 • Insect Museum: There is a "Minoo Insect Museum" halfway along the trail, where you can observe beetle and butterfly specimens up close, which is suitable for bringing children to learn about nature • Hongye Teahouse: There is a long-established teahouse near the waterfall. We recommend the limited-edition "Waterfall Flowing Somen". The cool noodles slide down the bamboo trough into the bowl, which is full of ritual. • Autumn only: This is a famous spot for viewing maple leaves! In mid-to-late November, the whole valley is dyed red and golden, and the waterfall against the maple leaves looks like an oil painting. 📍【Practical Information】 🚃Transportation: Take the Osaka Loop Line to Senri-Chuo Station, transfer to the Kita-Osaka Kyuko Line, get off at Minoo Station, and walk for about 45 minutes 🧥Outfit: It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes. It is rainy in spring so you can bring a waterproof jacket. Remember to prevent mosquitoes in summer. 📌Tips: The trail is about 2 kilometers long and takes 2 hours to go back and forth. It is easy to drive and even beginners can easily handle it. When the pace of the city makes you breathless, you might as well hide in this "Osaka back garden". Listen to the sound of the wind blowing through the treetops, watch the stream leap over the rocks, in the embrace of nature, even time becomes slow and gentle🌿 #Osaka Secret Place #Minoo Waterfall #Japan Hiking #Kansai Free Travel #Spring Outing Proposal