Minoh National Park: A Natural Escape Near Osaka
Escape the city in Minoh National Park: Hike to stunning waterfalls, explore ancient temples, and savor unique maple leaf tempura.
Minoh National Park, located a short 30-minute train ride from Osaka, offers a refreshing escape into nature. This vast park is known for its lush forests, scenic hiking trails, and the stunning 33-meter Minoh Waterfall, one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls. Visitors can enjoy seasonal beauty, from fresh greenery in spring to vibrant autumn foliage.
A brief summary to Minoh National Park
- 1-18 Minookoen, Minoh, Minookoen, Osaka, 562-0002, JP
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Visit during autumn (mid-November to early December) for the most vibrant fall foliage, but be prepared for larger crowds.
- Try momiji tempura, a local specialty of deep-fried maple leaves, sold along the path to the waterfall.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the 2.8 km (1.7 miles) walk from Hankyu Minoh Station to the waterfall.
- Check out Ryuanji Temple, known as the birthplace of the lottery, on the way to the waterfall.
- Consider visiting early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid crowds, especially on weekends and holidays.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Osaka-Umeda Station, take the Hankyu Takarazuka Line to Ishibashi handai-mae Station (approx. 17 minutes, ¥280). Transfer to the Hankyu Minoh Line and ride to the final stop, Minoh Station (approx. 6 minutes). From Minoh Station, follow the signs and the crowds for a 10-minute walk to the park entrance and the start of the trail to Minoh Waterfall. The walk to the waterfall is 2.8 km (approx. 45 minutes - 1 hour).
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Taxi
Taxis are available from Hankyu Minoh Station to Minoh Park. The ride takes approximately 8 minutes and costs between ¥1500-¥1800. Note that you will still need to walk from the taxi drop-off point (Dainichi parking lot) to Minoh Waterfall (approx. 10-15 minutes), including a steep slope.
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Bus
A special shuttle bus operates on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from July 6, 2024, to March 30, 2025, from Hankyu Minoh Station to Katsuo-ji Temple, with a stop near Minoh Falls. The fare to Katsuo-ji Temple is ¥1000. An unlimited-ride ticket for the day is ¥2000 for adults and ¥1000 for children, including shopping and entrance discounts. Purchase tickets on board the bus.
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