Mount Nijo Manyo Forest

Formerly known as "Futakayama" and now called "Nijozan," this park is located at the foot of Mount Nijo, where two humps (Odake and Me-dake) line the back of a camel. On the Taishi Town side of Osaka Prefecture, there are numerous historical sites, including the remains of Shikadani Temple, and a group of ancient tombs, making it ideal for a stroll through ancient history. On the southwest slope of the mountain lies the "Mount Nijo Manyo Forest," featuring garden paths and plazas surrounding the historic sites. The route from the trailhead to Me-dake Summit Plaza offers a feast for the eyes, featuring flowers such as andromeda, bush clover, camellias, and hydrangeas, all of which are mentioned in the Manyoshu. From Me-dake Summit Plaza, you can see the Osaka Plain in the distance, and on clear days, even Osaka Bay and the Akashi Strait. On the Nara Prefecture side, you can also see the serene Yamato Sanzan mountains of Mount Unebi, Mount Kagu, and Mount Miminashi. This spot, rich in Manyo romance, has been selected as one of the "100 Best Greens of Osaka."
Basic information
- Access
- From Kamino-Taishi Station on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line, take the Kongo Bus to the Mutsumibashi bus stop and walk for 40 minutes. From Kishi Station on the Kintetsu Nagano Line, take the Kongo Bus to the Mutsumibashi bus stop and walk for 40 minutes.
- Address
- Yamada area, Taishi-cho, Minamikawachi-gun, Osaka Prefecture, 583-0992









