Osaka might not seem very countryside-like at first site.

Osaka might not seem very countryside-like at first site.

Osaka might not seem very countryside-like at first site. Yet, in some areas, especially to the south, there are lots of mountains, giving you beautiful rural views. Here are some of the spots that probably only local knows:
大阪は関西の中でも都心であり、田舎のイメージとは少しかけ離れるかもしれませんが、地域によっては特に南の方などは山地が多いため、田舎の風景を見られるところもたくさんあります:

📍Chihaya Akasaka Village/千早赤阪村, Osaka Prefecture
Osaka’s only village with one of the last remaining rice terraces in the region – Shimo-Akasaka Terraced.

📍Ishikawa Cycling Road/石川サイクルライン
Ideal for road biking this trail provides a tranquil escape year-round, away from the usual crowds.

📍Kashiwara Winery
Katashimo Winery in Kashiwara city, Osaka’s prime grape production area, offers stunning views of Osaka city from its grape-covered hills.

📍Mount Kongo/金剛山
The highest peak in Osaka Prefecture, Mount Kongo, promises breathtaking views and a unique natural experience.