[2024 Minoh Attraction] Travel Guide for Minoo Park (Updated Nov)

Minoh Park: A Natural Escape Near Osaka

Minoh Park is the closest national park to Osaka. It is about a 3-kilometer walk from Minoh Station to the main attraction of the park, Minoh Waterfall. You can enjoy a leisurely hike while taking in the surrounding scenery, which includes lovely trees and clear rivers. If you're lucky, you might even spot red-faced monkeys in the park, allowing you to enjoy some fresh air and connect with nature. Along the way, there are many vendors selling fried maple leaves tempura. We bought some to try, and they were very crispy. There's also an insect museum in the park. I guess many different types of insects have been discovered here, but we didn't see any visitors going in. The final highlight of the hike is the waterfall. The sound of the rushing water and the visual treat of the rainbow at the base of the waterfall were the grand finale of our hike. Most visitors to this park are Japanese, and it's wonderful to spend half a day in this national park, especially after experiencing the crowds and hustle and bustle of Osaka (especially Dotonbori!). The path to the waterfall is paved, making it very easy to climb and perfect for joggers and outdoor enthusiasts. There are stalls selling drinks and food, especially grilled fish, near the waterfall. The weather was great that day, making it perfect for an outdoor hike! From Osaka Umeda Station, take the Hankyu Takarazuka Line to Ishibashi Handai-mae Station, then transfer to the Hankyu Minoh Line to Minoh Station.

Autumn in Osaka

Autumn is probably the most anticipated time of the year in Osaka. It is the prelude to the long winter and with just the right warmth from the sun tempered by the cold breeze, every takes the time to be out to enjoy the magical transformation of the leaves as they transition from green to yellow and different shades of red. Autumn in Osaka is at its peak in November. Some of the best place to enjoy the foliage without leaving the city include Osaka Castle Park, Hoshida Park, and the smaller but equally charming Minooka Park. We went to Minoo Park. The colors of Fall are seen all over, and is made more dramatic by the calm waters of the lagoon in Minoo Park. #fallingforfall

Autumn is the second season when leaves become flowers. Early sunsets, warm tea, messy hair and warm sweater’s season. Mino-o park is one of the best place in Osaka, Japan during Autumn. There are a lot of foreigners including natives going there to enjoy its beautiful scenery. It was not just a park, its actually a hiking trail. It was a wonderful experience for those nature lovers people. #givethanks

Lovely but long walk to the waterfall. Best to go early as there are less people. Best to get the maple leaves from the shops when u first start walking because they sell the small pack for 100 yen. Up at the waterfall are all much bigger packets. Beautiful maple trees as you walked up. #GiveThanks

Run Wild | Osaka.

Osaka travel guide as follows: Transportation: In Osaka, Google Maps and Amap are both practical and can help tourists easily find their destinations. Osaka has a developed public transportation system, and you can take the subway, bus, etc. to various attractions. Attractions: Umeda: You can go shopping at Umeda Digital Mall and buy electronic products, bicycles, furniture, clothing, etc. Namba and Shinsaibashi: This is a super business district in Osaka. You can go shopping in the mall, taste food, and watch exhibitions. Osaka Castle: Learn about the history and culture of Osaka. Minoo Park: Enjoy the natural scenery and outdoor activities. Kansai Airport Outlet Shopping City: Buy various brand products and enjoy discounts. Food: You can taste Japanese cuisine, Kaiseki cuisine, Chinese food, etc. It is recommended to go to Ichiran Ikeda, 511 Horai Restaurant (Kansai Airport Branch), Kashiwaya and other restaurants. Precautions: Public toilets in Osaka are mostly smart toilets, and the usage habits may be different from those in China. It is recommended that tourists understand in advance. When shopping, pay attention to the tax refund policy, which is generally tax-free after 5,500 yen before tax. When ordering in a restaurant, if you are not familiar with machine ordering, you can ask the waiter for help. Osaka people value integrity. Pay according to the marked price when consuming, and there is no need to bargain. The above guide is for reference only, and the specific itinerary needs to be adjusted according to personal preferences and time arrangements.

Minoo Park

#myhiddengems For nature lovers, Minoo Park, located just outside of central Osaka, is a hidden paradise. This lush valley offers scenic hiking trails leading to the breathtaking Minoo Waterfall. In autumn, the park transforms with vibrant red and orange leaves, making it a perfect day trip from the city. #myhiddengems #100WaysofTravel #OsakaOutdoors

Kansai·Osaka Travel Guide·How to Play

How to play in Kansai, Japan? Today I will share with you this 6-day and 5-night itinerary~ 🛑Itinerary: Shanghai🛫Kansai Airport🛥Kobe (Arima Hot Springs)🚃Osaka🚃Minoh 1⃣Shanghai➡Kansai Airport, directly take a high-speed boat to Kobe from the airport, which is fast and convenient. Now tourists only need 500 yen. In the afternoon, buy a Arima Hot Springs·Taiko's Soup package, go to Arima for a hot spring♨➕play, finish and return to Kobe, stay in Kobe Sannomiya. 2⃣In the morning, go to the Ikuta Shrine near the hotel, then you can take the CITY LOOK bus, go to Kobe Port to take pictures➕check in, and you can also go to Kitano Ijinkan, Meriken Park, Anpanman Museum and other attractions on the way, finish playing and take the tram🚃to Osaka 3⃣In Osaka, take a tram to Minoh in the early morning, check in at the Shouji Temple full of Daruma, play➕take pictures📸, the ocean of Daruma~ It's really fun and good to take pictures. Then, go👀Minoh Waterfall, from November to December, it is the red leaf season, very beautiful, take pictures, return to Osaka 4⃣A day of rest in Osaka, sleep until you wake up naturally, go to Shinsaibashi for shopping and eating, stroll around Orange Street, check in at Tsutenkaku and other places📸, a slow-paced day 5⃣Osaka CityWalk~Nakazakicho, a small and popular artistic block in Osaka, find a special coffee shop to sit in, eat a beautiful and delicious dessert🍮, drink a fragrant coffee☕, bask in the afternoon sun 6⃣Near Kansai Airport, stroll around the outlets, happily return to Shanghai✈