Just a 30-minute journey by car or train from central Osaka, Minoo Park offers a lush natural retreat from the city’s bustle. Nestled deep within this verdant landscape lies one of the region’s most iconic scenic spots: Minoo Great Falls. With a dramatic 33-meter (108-foot) drop, its thundering cascade captivates the senses and has earned its place among the “Top 100 Waterfalls of Japan.”
Surrounded by ever-changing seasonal beauty, the falls present a different expression throughout the year. In spring, fresh green maple leaves shimmer in the sunlight; summer draws visitors seeking a cool escape; autumn sets the forest ablaze with vibrant reds and golds; and winter casts a tranquil hush over the snow-dusted woods.
With its timeless presence and shifting beauty, Minoo Great Falls continues to offer quiet solace to all who visit.
Getting there: About 30 minutes by car from central Osaka. Paid parking available.
Official website: https://www.mino-park.jp/access/
Photographed: Late May 2025, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Temperature: 25°C (77°F)
Text/ Kenji Sakamoto
Photo/ Kenji Sakamoto
Translation/ Yumiko Sushitani
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