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A wooden structure with shelves filled with red and white painted ceramic figures. 1
Two people holding postcards with a pond and red lanterns in the background. 2
A thatched-roof hut surrounded by lush greenery and trees. 3
A person standing on a red bridge with a waterfall in the background. 4
A hand holding a framed picture with a red and black design, set against a backdrop of a lake and a forested hill with a red-roofed building. 5
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Free cancellation available
Price is €62 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover Osaka beyond the city, just 30 minutes from central Osaka, where mountain temples, scenic waterfalls, and traditional Japanese farmhouses reveal a quieter side of Japan.

    Begin at Katsuoji Temple, a historic mountain sanctuary with nearly 1,300 years of history. Known as the Temple of Victory, its grounds are filled with thousands of red daruma dolls, symbols of perseverance and good fortune.

    Next, explore the natural beauty of Minoh Falls. Follow a scenic forest trail alongside the river to a spectacular 33-meter waterfall, one of Osaka's most picturesque natural attractions.

    Finish at the Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses, where traditional houses from across Japan have been carefully preserved. Discover centuries-old architecture, thatched roofs, and the everyday lives of rural communities.

Activity location

  • Katsuoji
    • 2914-1 Aomatani
    • 562-8508, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Minoh-kayano Station
    • 3
    • 562-0034, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

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Katsuouji and Minoh Tour (Shorter Version)

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

Duration: 4 hours: Visit the Katsuoji temple and the Minoh Falls only.

Language options: English
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
€62.48 x 2 Adults€124.96
Total
Price is €124.96
Until Sun, 15 Nov

Katsuoji, Minoh and Museum

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

Duration: 5 hours: This option gives you the full version of the tour.
Katsuoji Temple, Minoh Falls and the Old Farmer's Museum.

Language options: English
Starting time: 12:00
Price details
€85.20 x 2 Adults€170.40
Total
Price is €170.40
Until Sun, 15 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    City Insigths
  • Inclusions
    Taxi (From Katsuoji to Minoh Falls)
  • Inclusions
    Entrace fee for the Temple (500 yen)
  • Inclusions
    History of each spot
  • Inclusions
    Open air museum in Toyonaka（800yen)
  • Inclusions
    Explanation at each spot
  • Inclusions
    Guide Fee
  • Exclusions
    Food
  • Exclusions
    Public transport from the station to Katsuo-ji and from Minoh-Kayano Station to the Open-Air Museum in Toyonaka.

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Not recommended for travellers prone to motion sickness
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Katsuoji

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Pray for victory just as the shoguns of the past have done many centuries ago! Learn about the history of Katsuouji, one of the oldest temples in Osaka, while wandering through the same spots where samurais and warlords of Japan walked back then. Buy your own Daruma to put your wishes into it, and come back to the temple after you fulfil your wish.

Minoh Falls

  • 1h
Take in the beauty of Nature, and experience nature as it should be! Enjoy the nearby Momiji (maple leaf) Tempura, which you can only get here!

Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farm Houses

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Wrap up the day with a peaceful stroll through Ryokuchi Park, renowned for it’s open air museum of traditional japanese houses preserved over hundreds of years. Debrief at Ryokuchi station, where we help you find the quickest route back to your hotel!

Location

Activity location

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    Katsuoji
    • 2914-1 Aomatani
    • 562-8508, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Minoh-kayano Station
    • 3
    • 562-0034, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

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