Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park
Overview. The park is located on Mt Minō in Ōsaka Prefecture. Its grounds encompass 963 ha of lower mountain slope and forest and reside at relatively low altitudes of 100 m to 600m. The park's main attraction is the eponymous Minō Falls, a waterfall that was named because it is said to look like a farmer winnowing grain with a winnowing basket, called a "mi" (箕) in Japanese. Geologically, sedimentary rocks from the Mesozoic Era dominate the geology of the location with occasional outcroppings of granite and diorite. The tomb of  Kaijyo, the founding monk of Katsuō-ji Temple built in 765, is located inside of the park. Despite its proximity to the Metropolitan Osaka Area, the park is inhabited by 1,300 plant species and 3,500 insect species. The location is also known as a paradise for a large population of birds, animals, fish, and little creatures, as well as monkeys, which are protected by law. The Tōkai Nature Trail, which starts at Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park, ends here. Access. The park is located north of Hankyu Minoo Line's Minoo Station. Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National