Nature & Hike · Katano
Hoshi no Buranko (Hoshida Park Suspension Bridge) 星のブランコ（ほしだ園地）
One of Japan's longest wooden-decked pedestrian suspension bridges, 280 metres long and 50 metres above a forested valley in Katano, reached by a hike through Osaka Prefectural Hoshida Park.
About
In the hills of Katano city, on the eastern edge of Osaka prefecture, the Osaka Prefectural Citizens Forest Hoshida Park offers walking trails, a climbing wall and campgrounds, and its star attraction, Hoshi no Buranko (the star swing). The bridge spans 280 m at a height of about 50 m, with views over the Kisaichi valley and, on clear days, the Osaka plain. It is especially beautiful in mid-to-late November when the forest turns red and gold. Reaching it means a hike of about 30-40 minutes from Kisaichi Station on the Keihan Katano Line, uphill on a well-maintained trail, making it a good half-day nature outing near the city.
Highlights
- 280 m suspension bridge 50 m above a forest valley
- Views over the Osaka plain on clear days
- Autumn foliage from mid to late November
- Easy hiking trails and nature play areas
Tips
- Wear proper shoes: the trail from Kisaichi Station is steep in places.
- The bridge closes at dusk; start your hike by early afternoon.
- Combine with the Iwafune Shrine trail on the way down for a loop.
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