Hoshi no Buranko, a famous suspension bridge located in Katano City, Osaka, is a stunning viewpoint that attracts many visitors during the autumn foliage and spring greenery seasons. It takes about an hour on foot from Keihan Kisaichi Station to Hoshi no Buranko. In this article, we’ll guide you through the route step by step with photos so that even first-time visitors can reach the bridge without getting lost!
How to Get from Kisaichi Station to the Hoshida Park Hiking Course
Start your walk from Keihan Kisaichi Station toward the Hoshida Park hiking trail!
From the station, walk straight ahead along the main road.
When you reach the intersection shown above, turn right.
After a short walk, you’ll see an intersection with rice fields on the left—turn left here.
Continue walking straight along the road with graves on your left and rice fields on your right.
After a short distance, you’ll see a facility called “Hoshi no Sato Iwafune” on your right. Turn right at the intersection and cross the bridge.
After crossing the bridge, you’ll find the entrance to the hiking trail on your left.
Follow the scenic Amanogawa riverside trail for about 15 minutes.
After about 15 minutes, you’ll come out onto a road—turn right here and continue.
Keep walking straight along this road.
After a few more minutes, you’ll arrive at the entrance to Hoshida Park’s hiking course.
After a short walk, you’ll see the parking lot on your left. Continue for about 5 more minutes along the walkway and you’ll reach “Piton no Koya.”
Access from Piton no Koya to Hoshi no Buranko
This is the rest area “Piton no Koya.” There’s a restroom next to it, so it’s a good idea to take a break before heading to the suspension bridge.
After walking a bit from Piton no Koya, you’ll reach a fork in the trail leading to Hoshi no Buranko. The left path is the “slope route” and takes about 25 minutes. The right path is the “stair route,” which takes about 15 minutes. Choose the path that best fits your fitness level — both lead to the suspension bridge.
Travel Time & Summary
It took about 40 minutes to reach Piton no Koya from Kisaichi Station, and another 20 minutes to Hoshi no Buranko via the stair route. The trail features scenic forest paths and gentle sunlight filtering through the trees, making it a pleasant and rewarding hike. Use this guide to enjoy the beautiful views of Hoshi no Buranko safely and without getting lost!
The beautiful autumn foliage view from Hoshi no Buranko is featured in the article below 👇
