Osaka Maples Spot 2018, Popular Recommended 5 spots

Beginning ~ End of November
Recommendation 3rd Katsuo-ji

Katsuo-ji is popular for luck of triumph.
There are millions of Daruma dolls prayed for winning, and this place is visited by worshipers everyday.
Over 260 thousands square meters of site in Katsuo-ji will be colored by maples in fall.
Maple tunnel towards the main temple is the popular spot.
Light up events are also held in the evening to change the garden into the dream-like atmosphere.

Red Maple Info of Katsuo-ji

【Best timing】
Mid ~ End of November
【Species】
Irohamomiji, Omomiji etc.
【Access】
33 minutes by bus from Senri Chuo Station
10 minutes by taxi from Osaka Monorail “Saito Nishi”

Beginning ~ End of November
Recommendation 4th Ushitaki-yama

“Ushitaki-yama” is famous to have an important cultural property “Taho-to”.
There are red maples and ginkgoes, small to big waterfalls around Taho-to and popular as a spot to enjoy red maple.
“Ushitaki-yama Momiji Festival” is held every November, where you can enjoy local sake, veggie tempura, Danjiri item shops and lotteries.

Red Maple Info of Ushitakiyama

【Best timing】
Mid ~ End of November
【Species】
Irohamomiji etc.
【Access】
5o minutes from Nankai Railway Wada Station by Nankai Bus, immediately at “Ushitaki-yama” Bus stop

End of October ~ End of November
Recommendation 5th Settsu-kyo Park

The whole area of “Settsu-kyo Park” is wooden forest.
Beautiful valley landscapes are widely spread on east side of the park lead by river Akuta. Recommended for hikes and landscapes.
In autumn valleys such as “Momiji-Tani” and “Kunugi-tani” will be dyed in beautiful red.

Red Maple Info of Settsukyo Park

【Best timing】
End of October ~ End of November
【Species】
Irohamomiji etc
【Access】
10 minutes walk from bus stop Tsukawaki from JR Takatsuki Station.
Or 15 minutes by taxi from JR Takatsuki Station.

How did you like it?
There are many other places such as Osaka castle park and Satsuki-yama Park for red maples.
Each of four seasons in Japan is very unique. We strongly recommend you to enjoy seasonal scenes in Japan!

* Peak of maples might get changed depending on climates and temperatures.