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Osaka Prefectural Forest Hoshida Park Star Swing
A thrilling ride in the air on the Star Swing
The symbol of the starry village, the land of the Tanabata legend. Take a thrilling walk through the air with the starry forest below you.
Basic information
■Introduction to Prefectural Forest Hoshida Park
・Star Swing: One of the largest pedestrian suspension bridges in Japan, with a length of 280m and a maximum height of 50m above ground.
・Climbing wall: A full-scale facility with three walls (vertical wall, front wall, and both left and right side walls) and a height of 16.5m. It can be used by two or more people, including those who have attended a training course. There is also a beginner's experience zone.
・Forest Railway-style Footbridge: A wooden footbridge with a total length of approximately 200m. You can take a nature walk while looking down at the riverbed, which is 10m above ground level.
Piton Hut: This is an administrative building with information, merchandise, rest areas, exhibitions, a multipurpose hall, etc. Piton is French for "piton," a mountaineering tool (piton is German).
・Observation spot: This is a pleasant observation spot where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Star Swing, Mt. Hiei, the Hokusetsu Mountain Range, and even downtown Kyoto.
| Event period and date | All year round |
|---|---|
| Business hours and holidays | 9:00~17:00 (Star Swing is open from 9:30~16:30, parking is available 24 hours) |
| Price | Free |
| Contact Us | 072-891-0110 |
| Official website | https://o-wonderforest.com/hoshida/ |
| Address | 5019-1 Hoshida, Katano City |
| Access |
60 minutes on foot from Keihan Kisaichi Station (40 minutes to the information center) |
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