Shin-Midosuji toward Minoh Waterfall & Mountains, Minoh, Osaka

About this place

Live Mountain Approach & Expressway Stream | Shin-Midosuji Expressway toward Minoh Falls, Minoh, Osaka, Japan. Looking northward along the Shin-Midosuji Expressway toward the lush, towering peaks of the Hokusetsu Mountain Range and Minoh Quasi-National Park, this camera showcases the scenic transition from modern suburban highway into pristine mountain nature. The camera captures northbound travelers heading toward Minoh's legendary 33-meter waterfall, historic Ryuan-ji temple, and hot spring resorts.

The mountain pilgrimage trail beginning at Minoh Station is world-famous for historic culinary traditions. Pick up bags of iconic Momiji Tempura—delicate real Japanese maple leaves preserved in sea salt for an entire year before being deep-fried in sweet sesame batter—enjoy refreshing, citrus-infused Minoh Craft Beers (Yuzu White IPA) brewed with locally grown yuzu, and savor piping-hot wild boar and mushroom soba noodles at mountain teahouses along the waterfall path.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Scenic Gateway to Minoh Quasi-National Park: Follow the highway straight toward the emerald peaks and forested canyons of northern Osaka.

▸ Gateway to Famous 33-Meter Minoh Waterfall: View the scenic approach leading toward one of Japan's most celebrated forested waterfall ravines.

▸ Iconic Salted Momiji Maple Leaf Tempura & Minoh Yuzu Beer: Feast on 1,300-year-old fried maple leaf snacks, award-winning yuzu craft beer, and mountain soba.