I thought Kyoto was already beautiful enough, until I came to Osaka...

Kyoto's maple leaves are famous, making Osaka's autumn foliage seem a bit understated, but after experiencing it firsthand, I found Osaka's autumn leaves just as splendid. What's more rare is that it’s not as crowded as Kyoto. Here are 8 hidden spots for autumn leaves in Osaka, all worth visiting one by one～

🍁 Katsuo-ji Temple
A thousand-year-old temple hidden deep in the mountains, with autumn forests dyed in layers of color. The temple is famous for countless "Daruma dolls," blending simplicity with spiritual charm.
🚇 Transportation: Take the Osaka Metro to Senri-Chuo Station, then transfer to bus No. 29, about 30 minutes.

🍁 Minoo Park
Mountains covered in red leaves accompanied by a waterfall, an ideal place for hiking and enjoying autumn.
🚇 Transportation: Take the Hankyu Railway to Minoo Station, about a 5-minute walk.
💡 Tip: You can hike from Katsuo-ji Temple to Minoo Waterfall in about 40 minutes, with beautiful autumn scenery along the way.

🍁 Osaka Castle Park
An Osaka landmark where the castle tower and autumn leaves create a picturesque scene, perfect for snapping great photos anytime.
🚇 Transportation: Accessible by various subway lines, with stations all around.

🍁 Daisen Park Japanese Garden
An elegant garden dotted with autumn leaves, where dappled light falls and reflections in the water combine with flowing streams to create a poetic scene.
🚇 Transportation: Take the JR Hanwa Line to Mozu Station, about a 10-minute walk.

🍁 Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
Autumn colors like a painting, with modern architecture such as the Tower of the Sun inside the park, perfect for photo ops.
🚇 Transportation: Take the train to Banpaku-Kinen-Koen Station, then cross the footbridge and walk about 5 minutes.

🍁 Hoshida Enchi
The iconic "Star Swing" suspension bridge, 280 meters long, is a popular spot during the maple season.
🚇 Transportation: Take the Keihan Katano Line to Kisaichi Station, about a 40-minute walk.

📍 Nearby Recommendations:
From Osaka, it’s very convenient to travel to and from Nara and Kyoto, making it perfect for a relaxed day trip.