Meiji no Mori Minoh National Park Winter Promenade

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Minoh Minoh Winter Promenade will be held from Saturday, February 8th to Sunday, March 9th, 2025! Minoh Falls, a power spot selected as one of Japan's 100 best waterfalls, will be lit up with full-color LEDs, and a one-day-only opening event will be held on Saturday, February 8th.

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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.).

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◆Fantastic nighttime illuminations of Minoh Falls and the streams◆
[Cancelled due to snowfall and frozen roads] Minoh Forest Winter Promenade 2025 Opening Event Ryuanji Mae Hiroba (Plaza before Ryuanji Temple)
[Cancelled due to snowfall and frozen roads] The 1st En-no-Gyoja Cup Minoh Path Run ~ Otaki Challenge Run ~
Related projects
Access to Minoh

What is Minoh?

A different world just 30 minutes by train from Hankyu Railway Osaka Umeda Station!
Meiji no Mori Minoh National Park and its surrounding areas are home to tourist attractions such as Minoh Falls, the only waterfall in Osaka Prefecture to be selected as one of Japan's 100 best waterfalls and said to be a power spot where the dragon god resides, and the Takimichi promenade leading to the waterfall. On the Takimichi trail, you'll find the ancient Ryuanji Temple , and Saikoji , a temple of good relationships, as well as a number of wonderful shops and restaurants.
In addition, the Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway will be extended to Minoh Kayano Station in March 2024, making access to the eastern area even more convenient. This is a convenient way to get to Katsuo- ji Temple , the temple of good fortune.
Please come visit Minoh, a city surrounded by lush greenery.

◆Fantastic nighttime illuminations of Minoh Falls and the streams◆

Date and time: Saturday, February 8th to Sunday, March 9th, from sunset to 9:30pm

Location: Minoh

During the event, various locations along the waterfall path in Minoh , including Minoh Falls, Ryuanji Temple, Saikoji , and Ichinohashi Bridge, will be lit up, creating a fantastic night with colorful lights that change with the seasons.

[Cancelled due to snowfall and frozen roads] Minoh Forest Winter Promenade 2025 Opening Event Ryuanji Mae Hiroba (Plaza before Ryuanji Temple)

Date and time: Saturday, February 8th, 5:00pm - 6:50pm ( stage events will be canceled in the event of rain)

[Cancelled due to snowfall and frozen roads] The 1st En-no-Gyoja Cup Minoh Path Run ~ Otaki Challenge Run ~

Since ancient times, Minoh has been a popular place for ascetic training for Shugendo monks. Behind this lies the legend that En no En-no-Gyoja , the founder of Shugendo, attained enlightenment in the dragon hole of Minoh Falls and ascended to heaven on Mount Minoh. A modern-day mountain ascetic competition will be held in Minoh, the holy land of Shugendo. By running up from Ryuanji Temple , the root training hall of Shugendo, to Minoh Falls , the holy land of Shugendo monks, you will be polished just like the ascetics who preceded you! 1.6km one way!! A whirlwind and raging run!! Who will win the first "En-no-Gyoja Cup"?

Date and time: Saturday, February 8, 2025, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Competition location: Start: Ryuanji Mae Hiroba (Plaza before Ryuanji Temple) to Finish: Minoh Minoh Waterfall Participation fee: Payment on the day of the event (cash only)
● Adults (junior high school students and above): 2,000 yen ● Elementary school students: 500 yen Capacity: 150 people (adults: 100 people, upper elementary school students: 30 people, lower elementary school students: 20 people)
[Participation Benefits]
●500 yen coupon that can be used at Ryuanji Mae Hiroba (Plaza before Ryuanji Temple)*Adults only● Includes a maple leaf tempura souvenir [Schedule]
9:00 Registration for adults (junior high school students and above) (Registration closes at 9:40)
10:00 Qualifying races start *Each pool will start at 10 minute intervals
11:00 Registration for elementary school students (Registration closes at 11:40)
12:00 Elementary school division start *Each pool will start at 15 minute intervals.
(Ends at 13:30)
14:00 Final race (Men's and Women's divisions)
15:00 Awards Ceremony
■In this event, participants will be running up hills, narrow roads, and in some places with poor road surfaces. In addition, supporters and general passersby will also be passing through the waterfall path at the same time. Staff will be stationed to ensure safety and direct traffic, but please read the terms and conditions posted on the Minoh City Tourism Association website carefully and participate at your own risk.

Related projects

1. "Tackey 816 Minoh FM" Public Live Broadcast

Date and time: Saturday, February 9th, 10:00am - 4:00pm

A public live broadcast of "Takki 816 Minoh FM" will be held in the square in front of Ryuanji Temple in Minoh .
The venue will be livened up with an Instagram broadcast of the Otaki Challenge Run and live music concerts.
*Radio and DJ programs will be broadcast entirely in Japanese.

Access to Minoh

30 minutes by Hankyu train from Osaka Umeda Station!

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Minoh City Tourism Association

Osaka

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