About 2500 kinds of specimens of insects are always exhibited there. A lot of children visit there to see them every holiday. Minoo City is one of the treasure houses of insects in Japan. Taki-Michi'',Minoo River runs along it. Many small fishes live in the river.
Children enjoy playing in the water there in the summer.
When we walk for about four kilometers from Minoo Station, at last, we can see Minoo Waterfall. It is selected one of the best selection of waterfall in Japan, and the height of it is 33 meters. There are lots of benches in front of the waterfall, and many people sit on them to take a rest. In addition, there are many street stalls, and it is very delicious to eat foods near the waterfall. You stay here only to be near the waterfall feels refreshed and calms down.