Explore Osaka (Walks, Tours, Guides)🌳

Its getting cool at night in Osaka...so we will do a late start evening walk.

THIS LINK IS TO THE PHOTOS TO ALL THE HIKES WE HAVE HAD TO MINOH: https://www.facebook.com/pg/oppleosaka/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1934566020128995

VIDEO, THESE AMAZING VIEWS OF A HIDDEN SECRET OF MINOH:

1. https://youtu.be/yzGR7Atq1bg
2. VIDEO IS OFF HILL TOP VIEWING PLATFORM:
   https://youtu.be/FX9p5-GI50g

Osaka has only ONE WATERFALL...and its beautiful even on a cloudy day!! and its going to be a nice sunny day hopefully:P Lets enjoy this walk to one of the most popular walks we do. We`ll all meet up at Minoh station (infront of the gates) and leave as a group to go for the 45 minute walk. (1.5hr round trip).

This will be a easy and leisurely walk, nothing too difficult about the trip at all. Anyone can walk the slight incline...even young kids!!

As we walk we`ll have a chat and a laugh....and when we get to our goal.... the waterfall that is.... well celebrate our MASSIVE achievement and watch the steady, mezmorising stream of water, you can get some food too at the 3 shops there.

If you want to jump in the water....please do hahaha

WHAT YOU GET:
❂ See some amazing off the main path hidden secrets (see above videos)

❂ Get a pat on the back after completing the walk:P

❂ Interact with genuinely kind, funny enjoyable people at a great siteseeing spot!

PARTICIPATION FEE: 1200yen per adult. 300yen for children

WHO: Anyone can attend, kids, adults...:)

WHY: Cause its a place of serenity:P

CONTACT: Andy, Facebook: www.facebook.com/andyopple

Eat, Drink, Mingle, Make new friends, and Cause a little mischief :P

DIRECTIONS:

From Umeda in central Osaka, take the Hankyu Takarazuka Line from Hankyu Umeda Station to Ishibashi Station (15 minutes) and transfer to the Hankyu Minoh Line to Minoh Station (5 minutes). The entire one way trip takes about 25 minutes, costs 270 yen

Kuragari Toge: The Pass into Darkness

For over 1,000 years Osaka and Nara have been connected by the Nara-kaido Road over the shoulder of Mt. Ikoma via Kuragari Toge (The Pass into Darkness).

This historic path winds its way through rustic farmland and peaceful stretches of forest and montane wetland before reaching the peak of Kuragari Toge, and then traversing the face of Mt. Ikoma. Viewing decks with expansive views of Osaka City, and quaint and historical shrines and temples dot the route.

We will also make a stop at the Lucky Garden Cafe and Restaurant for your choice of food, drinks, dessert.

There we will also feed and play with their goats and sheep.

Participation fee: ¥1,500

Train fare: ¥1,060

Please bring shoes that are comfortable and appropriate for hiking, warm clothes and plenty of water. You may also bring your own lunch or purchase food at Lucky Garden.

THE PLAN
11:00-11:15 assemble at Kintetsu Osaka-Namba

11:15-11:20 move to the platform

11:22 sub semi express for Yamato Saidaiji

11:45-12:00 get off train at Hiraoka Station, use vending machines and toilet

12:00-1:30 hike over Kuragari Toge to Lucky Garden

1:30-2:15 lunch and play with the animals at Lucky Garden

2:15-3 hike to Hozanji

3-3:30 explore Hozanji

4:00-4:05 cable car down to Ikoma Station

4:12 Kintetsu Express for Osaka Namba

4:37 sayonara