Set yourself free from the hustling and bustling streets of big cities and dip yourself in nature, refreshing both body and soul.<br>Local Osaka people used to call this area with a phrase "Deep in the mountains of Minoh". Wild monkeys are seen at waterfall area from time to time. <br>The temple along the hiking road is the oldest ascetic Buddhism temple in Japan as it was an ideal training place to seek self and to be enlightened.<br>The area is a very popular hiking spot for Osaka citizens.<br>Let's enjoy the Minoh Quasi National Park, an Oasis very close to the city.