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Minō – A City Great for Onsen & Nature Getaways from Osaka

If you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of Osaka City and get back to nature, consider coming to Minō / Minoo / Minoh city (箕面市). It is in Osaka prefecture, less than 30 minutes by the Hankyū Train from Umeda Station (梅田駅)! Right next door to Minō is Ikeda city (池田市) which […]

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Minoh Park – The Most Beautiful Nature Park in Osaka

Whether you are a regular visitor or are discovering Minoh Park (箕面公園) in Minō City in Osaka for the first time, the Takimichi Hiking Course (滝道ハイキングコース) should be on your itinerary. Completed in 1886, this well-maintained 2.7 km course (which takes around 40 – 50 minutes) starts at Hankyū Minoh Station (阪急箕面駅) and ends at

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Katsuo-Ji – The Temple in Osaka to Pray for Victory

Whether it is a competition, a match, a game, or just a bet, if you want to win, come to Katsuo-ji Temple (勝尾寺) in Osaka‘s Minoh City! There is a simple ritual you can do to pray for your success. Moreover, the temple’s scenic precinct complement its cultural property nicely making it one of the

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