Hoshi no Buranko — Attraction in Katano

I happen stumble on this place while looking for places to visit and so happy I did. I got extremely lucky as a person who loves hiking and nature. This was a perfect getaway spot off to the east of Osaka. The route I took was by foot so it is possible to get here without a car from the city itself.

I wish the skies were clear, it would have made a difference but it was still breath taking to just be there on the bridge and later it's Observatory Deck. Felt like I was at the top of the mountains which offered a different perspective and just overall to being.

Please, if you are in Osaka and you already have a "interary" or need a day to explore, I cannot recommend enough to come here. It is by far one of the best places I have been to in Osaka for hidden gems or...

For the first time I visited such place in Japan. It’s like a hidden jam! Awesome location. Two major issues are there. One, parking. It’s very hard to get a parking in that area. And second, at the beginning toward the bridge or top the tracking road (I’m saying road coz it’s a concreate road initially, and don’t know why Google map was showing drive way, but you can’t drive, need to walk) is very very sloppy upward. And with lots of fall leaves it become bit dangerous too. So, please ware proper shoe and be very careful when you are going up and coming down. After initial 200/300 meter test road is ok. Even I saw people were there with infant. Also with dogs and small kids. Highly recommended...

Easy hike, not much ups and downs to reach the suspension bridge, so no need to worry about your fitness level. Follow the Google map or the signage along the way. This place is supposed to be more beautiful in autumn.

Take subway to Kisaichi Stn to start the walk. You will see a rockclimbing cliff before you catch sight of the hanging bridge. It takes less than 1.5 hours easy slow walk from Kisaichi station to the bridge.

It was quiet and not crowded when I was there in the late morning in March. You can drive there too; there is a carpark near the rockclimbing facility; it’s about another 20 minutes walk to the bridge. There are toilets near the rockclimbing...