Osaka midori no hyaku-sen (51-60)
51. 妙見の桜並木
Date of photo: 2022/10
Our first visit to this location was in the autumn, but we returned in spring 2024, and the sakura were superb. People were out in droves. The M100 stone is surprisingly difficult to find; it is not right beside the 桜並木, so much as just off a small road leading up to them.
52. 錦織公園
Date of photo: 2023/02
This park is fantastic, and loaded with things to do and see. Finding the M100 stone in such a huge park is a struggle, though. It is located in the 梅園.
53. 美具久留御魂神社
Date of photo: 2023/02
A great shrine with a very pleasant hike up into the hills behind it. The M100 stone is impossible to miss when coming in. Parking was a bit tricky.
54. 天野山金剛寺
Date of photo: 2022/12
Absolutely fantastic area, beautiful temple and greenery. M100 stone also quite easy to find fairly close to one of the main entrances. For reference, the engraved name is 天野山金剛寺の森.
55. 岩湧寺の老杉
Date of photo: 2024/04
You can either hike up or drive up this temple in the mountains. The M100 stone is easy to find. Super scenic in the spring, lots of wildlife.
56. 延命寺の紅葉
Date of photo: 2023/04
You can't miss the M100 stone here, right near the entrance to the temple. Lots of different paths to explore in and around the temple. A wonderful spot.
57. 河合寺の桜
Date of photo: 2023/08
This was a hard one to find. The temple 河合寺 appears to no longer be in operation. The buildings were still there when we visited, but there is no sign of any activity. To get to the M100 stone, you want 長野公園 河合寺地区. There is a steep path leading into this park just to the right of the now-abandoned temple itself. A short climb uphill leads directly to the stone.
58. 観心寺
Date of photo: 2023/04
One of the most famous temples in Osaka prefecture, and boy is it scenic, with a very rich history. The M100 stone is not difficult to find.
59. 滝畑ダムと四十八滝
Date of photo: 2023/06
We parked in the parking lot next to the dam management office, and the M100 stone was right nearby. Walking around the manmade lake is quite pleasant.
60. 大塚山古墳
Date of photo: 2023/04
This spot is easy to find and pleasant enough to walk around, but I think it may be one of the most questionable M100 choices in the list. No M100 stone either.