Osaka Minoh Waterfall and Katsuoji Temple Half Day Tour

Meet your guide at Hankyu Minoh Station and set off on a forest walk along the Minoh Waterfall Trail. The gentle riverside path takes about 50 minutes and leads you to the impressive 33-meter Minoh Waterfall, a natural highlight in every season. After a short break for photos, you will return on foot to Minoh Station, enjoying the scenery from a different perspective. From there, board a local bus to Minoh-Kayano Station, then transfer to another bus that climbs into the mountains toward Katsuo-ji Temple. Known as the “Temple of Victory,” Katsuo-ji is famous for its countless red Daruma dolls, symbols of perseverance and good fortune. Spend around 40 minutes exploring the spacious grounds, admiring the peaceful gardens, ornate gates, and hillside views. After the visit, return by bus to Minoh-Kayano Station, where the tour concludes, offering a perfect half-day combination of nature and culture near Osaka.

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   Waterfall of Mino

   2 hours

   The gentle riverside path takes about 50 minutes and leads you to the impressive 33-meter Minoh Waterfall, a natural highlight in every season. After a short break for photos, you will return on foot to Minoh Station, enjoying the scenery from a different perspective. *From February to May, the usual route to Minoo Waterfall is closed, so we will take a short detour. As a result, the walk will be a little more challenging than usual and will require a bit more physical stamina.

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   Minoosan Ryuanji Temple

   20 min

   This temple is called Ryuan-ji. It was founded around the mid-7th century, so it’s more than 1,300 years old. This area used to be a training place for Shugendo, a Japanese mountain religion that mixes Buddhism and Shinto. Monks would walk deep into the mountains, practicing meditation and physical endurance to become spiritually stronger. The main deity here is Benzaiten, the goddess of music, art, knowledge, and good fortune. Because of this, many people come here to pray for wealth and success, and even for lottery luck. In fact, this temple is sometimes called the birthplace of Japan’s lottery.

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   Katsuo-ji Temple

   40 min

   Katsuo-ji is famous for its countless red Daruma dolls, symbols of perseverance and good fortune. Spend around 40 minutes exploring the spacious grounds, admiring the peaceful gardens, ornate gates, and hillside views.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.