AprilJapan Mint Cherry Blossom Walk-Through (Sakura no Torinuke)
Kansai ・ Osaka
Usually 7 days in early to mid-April (dates set according to the bloom)
Autumn Leaves · Kansai
Minoo Park
Minoh, OsakaPark🍁 Typical peak: Mid Nov – Early Dec
Overview
Overview
A prefectural park in the gorge of Meiji no Mori Minoh Quasi-National Park, reachable by train from central Osaka. Enjoy the autumn leaves along the stream as you walk the Taki-michi, a path of about 2.7 km from Minoo Station to Minoo Falls.
- Address
- 1-18 Minoh Park, Minoh, Osaka 562-0002 (Minoo Park Management Office)
- Time needed
- About 2 hours for a round trip on the Taki-michi
- Official website
- https://www.mino-park.jp/
Area weather
OsakaWeather and what to wear in Osaka →Peak Time
When to See the Leaves
Typical peakUsually mid-November to early December
September
October
November
December
The colors differ depending on the location along the gorge. Autumn leaves updates for 2026 are scheduled to start on the official website on November 1
Peak times are typical guides. The timing shifts with each year’s temperatures.
Highlights
Highlights
The goal is Minoo Falls, 33 m high and selected as one of Japan’s 100 Best Waterfalls, and the combination of the falls and autumn leaves is the highlight. Because the gorge is long and narrow, the timing of the colors differs from place to place, so you can enjoy scenery that changes little by little as you walk.
📷 Best views
Minoo Falls
A 33 m waterfall at the end of the Taki-michi. See the falls together with the surrounding autumn leaves
Taki-michi
A walking path of about 2.7 km along the stream from Minoo Station to the falls. Enjoy the autumn leaves as you walk
Tips
Tips for travelers
- ✓The peak differs by location in the gorge, so check the location-by-location autumn leaves updates on the official website before you go
- ✓There are wild monkeys, so do not carry food outside your bag
Access
Getting there
- Nearest station / bus stop
- Minoo Station (Hankyu Minoo Line)About 40–50 min walk to Minoo Falls (about 2.7 km)The Taki-michi is paved but has one steep slope along the way
- From major stations & airports
- Osaka-umeda Station: Hankyu Takarazuka Line to Ishibashi Handai-mae Station, transfer to the Minoo Line, get off at Minoo Station
- By car & parking
- No parking in the park or along the Taki-michi. Use parking lots near Minoo Station. Roads are congested in the autumn leaves season, so use public transportation
- Getting back
- Walk back along the Taki-michi to Minoo Station. Sunset comes early at this time of year, so head back while it is still light
Crowds
Crowds & best times
- Busiest
- In the autumn leaves season, nearby roads are congested and parking lots by the station fill up
Weather
Temperature & what to wear
- Typical temperatures
- November normals for Osaka: high 17.8°C, low 10.2°C (Japan Meteorological Agency)
- What to wear & bring
- The gorge is shady and cold, so bring a jacket to put on and comfortable walking shoes
Rules
Photography & visitor rules
- !Feeding the monkeys is prohibited by Minoh City ordinance
- !Flying drones and radio-controlled aircraft is prohibited
- !Use of fire, including barbecues, is prohibited
- !Pets must be on a leash; take droppings home
Facilities
Facilities
- Toilets
- Available in the park
- Accessibility
- The Taki-michi is paved and step-free (one steep slope along the way). Power-assisted wheelchairs available to borrow
Where to Stay · Agoda
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Events
Events & festivals in Osaka
April
JulyTenjin Matsuri
Kansai ・ Osaka
Every year on July 24 (Yoimiya) and 25 (Hongu). Related events from late June
2027: Jul 24 (Yoimiya) & Jul 25 (Hongu) (held on the same dates every year)
September–OctoberKishiwada Danjiri Festival
Kansai ・ Osaka
The September festival is usually on a weekend in mid- to late September, and the October festival on a weekend in early to mid-October (2 days each)
Next: 2026 October festival (Higashi-Kishiwada district and others), Oct 10 – Oct 11. The 2026 September festival was held Sep 19 – Sep 20
Attractions
Attractions in Osaka
Theme parkUniversal Studios Japan
Kansai ・ Osaka
This large theme park in Osaka’s Bay Area lets you step into the worlds of Hollywood movies and popular characters. Ride attractions, shows, and seasonal events can easily fill a full day.
AquariumOsaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Kansai ・ Osaka
Located in Tempozan Harbor Village in Osaka, this is one of the world’s largest aquariums. Tanks recreating the natural environments of the Pacific Rim are arranged along a route that leads from the top floors down. It houses about 30,000 creatures of some 620 species.
☂ Mostly indoors · rain-friendly
AquariumNIFREL
Kansai ・ Suita
A "living museum" inside EXPOCITY, the large entertainment complex next to Expo '70 Commemorative Park in Osaka. Blending elements of an aquarium, zoo, and art museum, it's built around the theme of "touching" the individuality of living creatures. It's run by the same company as Kaiyukan.
☂ Mostly indoors · rain-friendly
ZooTennoji Zoo
Kansai ・ Osaka
Opened in 1915, this urban zoo run by the City of Osaka has more than 100 years of history. It sits in Tennoji Park right next to Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku Tower, and keeps about 1,000 animals of some 170 species across roughly 11 hectares. Admission prices were revised in July 2026.
Amusement parkHirakata Park
Kansai ・ Hirakata
Opened at its current location in 1912 (Taisho 1), it's the oldest continuously operating amusement park in Japan. It has about 40 kinds of attractions and is just a short walk from Hirakatakoen Station on the Keihan Main Line. It's about 30 minutes by train from both Osaka and Kyoto.
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Kansai
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🍁 Typical peak: Mid Nov – Late Nov
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🍁 Typical peak: Mid Nov – Early Dec
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TemplePeak periods, hours, prices and access are based on official sources such as the spot’s own website, local governments and tourism associations. Colors and event details can change, so check the official website before you go.
Last checked: 2026-10-05