Meiji no Mori Minoh Quasi-National Park “Momiji Festival” 2023 (November 11th to December 3rd)

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During this period, Meiji-no-Mori Minoh Quasi-National Park will have various events that you can enjoy along with autumn leaves viewing. 1. GODRAGON PARK 2. Forest yoga experience 3. Illumination of autumn leaves ■Around Minoh Park Takimichi ■Katsuoji Temple Evening Pilgrimage in Autumn ■ Minoh Ota...

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Minoh City Tourism Association

Mt. Minoh is home to Minoh Otaki (one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls), which En En-no-Gyoja encountered the dragon god during his training, and has since been said to be lurking there.Oda Nobunaga and Matsuo Basho have also visited this waterfall in the past. It is said that visiting the Ryuanji Temple, Saikoji -ji, and Katsuo-ji, which surround Minoh , will give you the most power if you visit them at the beginning of the year. Minoh offer a variety of events for all seasons (spring, summer, fall and winter) and all times (day and night), such as the "Fresh Green Carnival" in the spring of Minoh, the "Summer Festa" in the summer, the "Momiji Festival" in the fall, and the "Winter Promenade" in the winter. We have it ready. Many courses include illuminations and projection mapping during the season of fresh greenery and autumn leaves, as well as a ``forest yoga experience'' in a spiritual space at a temple on Mt. Minoh Tenjogatake, where Enno En-no-Gyoja ascended to heaven, and walks around town ``Hiking with a volunteer guide'', ``Minoh'' along the waterfall path, Japanese, French, Italian, and cafes in buildings where you can feel history and culture in the midst of nature, while soaking in a hot spring. It is a highly satisfying tourist area for everyone from families to couples, young people to seniors, including accommodations where you can enjoy the night view of central Osaka. In March 2024, with the opening of two new stations, Minoh Kayano Station and Senba Osakadaimae Station, Minoh will be connected to central Osaka and Osaka such as Osaka Station (Umeda Station), Shin-Osaka Station, Namba Station, and Tennoji Station. Being directly connected to the core terminal in the south makes it easier to visit from Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport/ITM) and Kansai International Airport (KIX), making it a hub for Hokusetsu (northern part of Osaka pref.).

GODRAGON PARK (Minoh Otaki live streaming cafe)

A cafe with a truck equipped with a 140-inch large screen that broadcasts live streaming of Minoh Falls, and serves healthy menus such as Nomuyaki-imo drinks. We also have a space where you can take a short break.

Date and time: November 18th (Saturday) - December 3rd (Sunday) 10:00 - 16:00

Location: Ryuanji Mae Hiroba (Plaza before Ryuanji Temple)

Forest yoga 2023autumn

Why not try a relaxing yoga experience while watching the autumn leaves illuminated at night? We have 2 courses available.

Date and time: as below

November 11th (Saturday) 17:00-19:00 (Refreshing Yoga) November 18th (Saturday) 17:00-19:00 (Gentle Moisturizing Yoga) November 23rd (Thursday, holiday) 17:00-19:00 (Refreshing and Refreshing Yoga) Yoga) November 25th (Saturday) 17:00-19:00 (gently moisturizing yoga)

Location: Saikoji Shotenkaku About 5 minutes walk from Minoh Station

Target: Women aged 18 and over Capacity: 15 people per session (in order of application) Fee: Participation fee 1,500 yen

Minoh night illumination

Footlights placed throughout the waterfall path from Minoh Station to Minoh Otaki gently illuminate the walkway, and spotlights illuminate the surface of the Minoh River and the surrounding trees. This year, the Ryuanji Temple-do Hall and Houokaku of Takiyasuji Temple, Saikoji Temple, which is famous for its autumn leaves, will be lit up, and tape lights will be installed along the waterfall path to create a magically illuminated night waterfall path. In addition, from November 11th (Saturday) to November 26th (Sunday), autumn foliage illuminations will be held in front of Ryuanji Temple Temple Phoenix Pavilion and the Insect Museum.

Date and time: November 11th (Saturday) - December 3rd (Sunday) Sunset - 21:30

Location: Senbonenji, near Daimonbashi Bridge, Ryuanji Temple Temple (Kannondo Hall, Houokaku, Zuiunkyo Bridge), Umeyashiki, Saikoji, etc.

Katsuoji Temple Special Light-up Kinshu Evening Pilgrimage

The precincts are lit up to create a fantastical world that cannot normally be seen.

Date and time: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from November 11th (Saturday) to December 3rd (Sunday) Sunset to 20:30 (last reception 20:00)

Minoh Otaki Light-up

During the period, Minoh Otaki will be illuminated

Date and time: November 11th (Saturday) - December 3rd (Sunday) Sunset - 21:30

2023This fall, I will take a Minoh autumn leaves viewing bus tour without worrying about traffic jams.

If you want to visit Saikoji Temple, Ryuanji Temple Temple, Minoh Otaki Falls, and Katsuoji Temple in one day, use this bus tour! The bus will connect famous spots that were previously difficult to visit all at once by private car, as they are affected by autumn traffic congestion and traffic regulations, and are located within Minoh, where cars are not allowed.

Period: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from November 11th (Saturday) to December 3rd (Sunday), 2020 (10:20-19:00)

Operation route: Hankyu Minoh Station ⇒ Minoh Otaki Dainichi Parking Lot ⇒ Katsuoji Temple ⇒ Hankyu Minoh Station

Fee: 2,000 yen for junior high school students and above, 1,000 yen for elementary school students

*Prices are for advance reservations. On-site registration on the day will cost an additional 495 yen each. Free for preschoolers not occupying a seat. ★Includes Katsuo-dera entrance ticket ★Katsuo-dera's specialty "Kachi Gummy" will be given away if you make a reservation at least one day in advance ★Includes a special benefit of "Minoh Minoo Goshuin Ezu" (provided by Minoh City Tourism Association), which is limited to 2 flights per day *Consumption tax, special travel insurance include

X (formerly Twitter) Photo Contest

Submit a photo that is full of the excitement you found at Minoh in autumn, or the charm of Minoh in autumn, and win Minoh's special products! !

Application period: November 11th (Saturday) to December 3rd (Sunday)

Application method:

1. Follow the official x (formerly twitter) account (@OsakaMinoh_KNK) of the Minoh City Tourism Association!

2. Submit a photo that shows the charm of Minoh during the "Momiji Festival" with the hashtag "#R5 Momiji Festival Photo Contest" to complete the application!

3. Winners will be notified by direct message from the Minoh City Tourism Association's official x (formerly twitter) account (@OsakaMinoh_KNK).

*Those who have made their accounts private are not eligible to apply.

Prizes: Momiji tempura for 10 people Ramune Daruma balls for 10 people (provided by Katsuoji Temple)

Instagram photo contest

Submit a photo that is full of the excitement you found at Minoh in autumn, or the charm of Minoh in autumn, and win Minoh's special products! !

Application period: November 11th (Saturday) to December 3rd (Sunday)

Application method:

1. Follow the Minoh City Tourism Association Maple Festival Photo Contest Instagram account (@minoh_kankoukyoukai)!

2. Submit a photo that shows the charm of Minoh during the “Momiji Festival” with the hashtag “#R5 Momiji Festival Photo Contest” to complete the application!

3. Winners will be notified by direct message from the Minoh City Tourism Association Maple Festival Photo Contest Instagram account (@minoh_kankoukyoukai).

*Those who have made their accounts private are not eligible to apply.

Prize: Minoh Mayor's Award for 1 person Minoh specialty product worth 5,000 yen (Sponsored by Minoh City)

Minoh City Council Chairman Award: 1 person Minoh specialty product worth 5,000 yen (Sponsored by Minoh City Council)

Minoh Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman's Award: 1 person receives a Minoh specialty product worth 5,000 yen (sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

Katsuoji Prize: 1 person Daruma Big Cushion worth 5,000 yen (sponsored by Katsuoji Temple)

Minoh sightseeing volunteer guide Open hiking (no reservation required)

1. Autumn leaves at Minoh River Dam (walking through the red hornbeam forest)

Date and time: Meet in front of Hankyu Minoh Station at 9:40 on Saturday, November 11th (no reservation required, participation is free)

Course: Minoh Station - Saigahara Forest Road - Masa no Chaya - Around the dam - Hitome Senbon (approx. 11km)

2. Enjoy the autumn leaves forest!

Date and time: Meet in front of Hankyu Minoh Station at 9:40 on Friday, December 1st (no reservation required)

Course: Minoh Station - Komorebi Observation Deck - Masano Chaya - Unrindai Observation Deck - Hitome Senbon (approx. 7km)

Special Autumn Visit to Ryuanji Temple Guest Hall, Phoenix Pavilion, and Karesansui

Admission date and time: November 11th (Saturday) - December 3rd (Sunday) 10:30 - 16:00 (last admission 15:30) Admission fee:

General: 500 yen / Elementary, junior high and high school students: 300 yen * Free for children under elementary school age.

Sponsor: Ryuanji Temple

Minoh Junior Chamber MINOH Collection (Fashion Show)

Date and time: November 11th (Saturday) 19:00-21:00

Location: Ryuanji Temple grounds

Tacky 816 Minoo FM public live broadcast

Stories from people working in the mountains of Minoh and information about maple trees will be broadcast live to the public.

Date and time: November 18th (Saturday) 11:00 - 16:00 Location: 3 minute walk up the waterfall path, Forest Fureai Square

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Minoh City Tourism Association

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