Just 30 minutes from Osaka. Experience the fresh greenery of Mother Nature with your body and mind at Minoh"Fresh Green Carnival"!
In the season of fresh greenery, when Minoh shines brightest, visitors can enjoy trail running, hiking, forest yoga, riverside dining, and illuminations amidst the magnificent nature centered around the famous Minoh Falls, selected as one of "Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls." The waterfall trail (promenade) also features charming shops and cafes that evoke a sense of history and tradition.
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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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Table of Contents
- Refresh Point Selection
- Minoh Running Step-Up Session (Japanese guidance only)
- Forest Yoga 2025 Spring (Japanese language guidance only)
- Enjoy a refreshing spring hike with a Minoh sightseeing volunteer guide (Japanese language only).
- Minoh River Bed
- Local Event Information
- "Discover Minoo's History with AR!" Novelty Gift Campaign *The app is also available in English, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), and Korean.
Minoh Fresh Green Retreat!
[Retreat] Activities or trips that allow you to escape from everyday life and heal your mind and body.
The beautiful mountains of Minoh have been protected and nurtured by people for 1,300 years.
The theme for the Fresh Green Carnival is "Retreat"!
From Osaka Umeda Station, it's a 30-minute train ride on the Hankyu Railway, and the "Takimichi" trail that starts from Minoh Station is...
The cherry blossoms of spring and the young leaves of the Japanese maple trees, which have just begun to bud, are simply shining brightly.
Listening to the chirping of wild birds and following the gentle murmur of the Minoh River upstream, you will arrive at Minoh Falls, a power spot where mist billows forth like a winnowing basket.
Only when you reach the end of the road do you realize that you were walking mindlessly, forgetting all the worries of everyday life. That kind of experience is what a "retreat" is all about.
Now, let's start walking.
Refresh Point Selection
There are various spots, food options, and services in Minoh trail and within the city, that will be useful for your "retreat." We have carefully selected these and are introducing them here in preparation for the Fresh Green Carnival.
Minoh Running Step-Up Session (Japanese guidance only)
The gentle breeze blowing through the valley carved by the Minoh River rustles the soft green maple leaves. Why not experience trail running, running through nature during the most pleasant time of spring?
If your usual jogging isn't enough for you, but you're worried about the intensity and safety of suddenly running on mountain trails, then this is perfect for you. In addition to a beginner's mountain running course with lectures (which was a huge success last year! Thank you!), we also offer a challenging run to Tenjogatake, the inner sanctuary of Minoh Ryuanji Temple(formerly Minoh), for intermediate-level runners who are more comfortable with running. After your run, you can also enjoy meditation or a completely relaxing experience swaying in a hammock.
■ May 5th (Tue, public holiday) Walk uphill, then a leisurely run 8:00-11:00 / 11:00-14:00 (Two sessions, 16 participants per session, first-come, first-served) Fee: 1,500 yen ■ May 23rd (Sat) Tenjogatake Challenge (16 participants, first-come, first-served) Fee: 1,500 yen
For details and registration, please click the link below!
Forest Yoga 2025 Spring (Japanese language guidance only)
Why not take a break from your usual routine and experience returning to your true self, mind and body? We await you in the tranquil temple grounds, lush with fresh greenery. Our popular yoga program, a yearly favorite, will be held this year on the following four dates with eight courses.
Dates: May 9th (Sat), May 10th (Mon/Holiday), May 23rd (Sat), May 24th (Sun) (Two courses each day: 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00)
Location: 2-23, Ryuanji Temple Park , Minoo City Temple Minoh
*Please note that this is NOT Saikoji Temple! Cross the vermilion-painted Zuiun Bridge over the waterfall path, and it is the building on the left (north) side.
Fee: 2,500 yen per person. What to bring: Comfortable clothing for exercise, a change of clothes (changing area available), water, etc. *Yoga mats and blocks are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you are comfortable using them!
For more details, please check the special page below!
Enjoy a refreshing spring hike with a Minoh sightseeing volunteer guide (Japanese language only).
We will be offering open hiking and group hiking events that allow you to deeply experience the nature of Minoh.
Group Hiking Tour: Ryuanji Temple Great Goma Fire Ritual (Opening Ceremony) and Minoh Great Waterfall (6km, Beginner Level)
[Date and Time] Wednesday, April 15th, meet at 9:40 AM, depart at 10:00 AM [Course] Minoh Station → Ryuanji Temple → Left bank of the waterfall path → Minoh Waterfall → Ryuanji Mae Hiroba (Plaza before Ryuanji Temple)[Capacity] 20 people
Open Hiking: Heading towards Mount Hachibuse(13km, Advanced)
[Date and Time] Wednesday, April 22nd, meet at 9:40 AM, depart at 10:00 AM [Course] Minoh Station → Saigahara Forest Road → Masa no Hara Mori → Right bank of the dam → Expo no Mori → Mount Hachibuse → Left bank of the dam → Masa no Chaya Park → Hitome Senbon
Open hiking: Ascending Katsuoji South Mountain from the north (9km, intermediate level)
[Date and Time] Saturday, May 2nd, meet at 9:40 AM, depart at 10:00 AM [Course] Minoh Station → Hara Forest Road → Komorebi Observatory → Minamiyama West Foot Ridge Trail → Minamiyama → Kosando Trail → Saraike Park
Group Hiking: Early Summer Waterfall Trail Plant Observation (6km, Beginner Level)
[Date and Time] May 11th (Monday), meet at 9:40 AM, depart at 10:00 AM [Course] Minoh Station → Ryuanji Temple → Left bank of the waterfall path → Minoh Waterfall → Minoh Station [Capacity] 20 people
Open Hiking: Touring Scenic Spots (Rokkoyama Mountains) (7km, Intermediate)
[Date and Time] Monday, May 25th, meet at 9:40 AM, depart at 10:00 AM [Course] Minoh Station → Kawaguchi → Ikoi-no-oka → Wakuwaku Observation Deck → Rokkoyama → Heart Plaza → Sakura Plaza
Minoh River Bed
Date and time: April 19th (Saturday) - June 30th (Monday) Spring business hours
Location: Minoh Takimichi ("Kawadoko Isoyoshi" and "Kawadoko Otowa Sanso Umeyashiki")
Advance reservations required (please contact the store directly for rates).
Nowadays, "Kawadoko cuisine" is famous in Kyoto, but in the olden days, Minoh Takimichi was lined with restaurants. Along the Minoh River that flows from Minoh Falls, you can enjoy cuisine that incorporates seasonal ingredients and the rare local "Yuzu" with the sounds of the clear stream and birdsong in the background.
Local Event Information
There are many other events during the Fresh Green Carnival season! We'll introduce some of them, so please come and enjoy a relaxing day in Minoh!
Minoh- Ryuanji Temple Temple's Great Fire Ritual and Opening Ceremony with Grand Procession of Mountain Ascetics [Date and Time] Wednesday, April 15th, 10:00 AM to around 1:00 PM [Contents] Mountain ascetics from all over the Kansai region will gather, and a large fire altar will be built outdoors using fresh branches, with flames and smoke rising. As a prelude to this ceremony, a "Grand Procession of Mountain Ascetics" will take place from in front of Hankyu Minoh Station to Ryuanji Temple, where traditional rituals will be performed using various ritual implements and costumes such as conch shells, ritual bows, ritual swords, and axes. [Organizer] Ryuanji Temple
Minoo Takimichi Honmachi Association Takimichi Pinwheel Tour [Date and Time] April 15th (Wed) - May 31st (Sun) [Contents] Pinwheels that spin around are sold at participating shops located along the Takimichi trail. After enjoying Minoh Waterfall, the Takimichi trail, and the breeze of Mount Minoh, write your wishes at Saikoji and have your fortune told to see if they will come true. You can tie your fortune to a pinwheel and dedicate it. The dedication shelf with many spinning pinwheels is a great photo spot! [Organizer] Minoo Takimichi Honmachi Association
Minoh Mountain Tsuchinotomi Market [Date and Time] Saturday, April 25th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM [Contents] A market held on the day of Tsuchinotomi, which is the festival day of Benzaiten, the principal deity of Ryuanji Temple-ji Temple. It is a market where you can enjoy a wide variety of things, including natural agricultural products, handmade processed goods, and workshops such as handcrafts and art experiences. [Organizer] Hanakomachi
Parent-child trekking in Minoo Mori! [Date and Time] Tuesday, May 5th (National Holiday) 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM [Contents] Meet in front of the Minoh Insectarium → We will walk together for about 4-5 km on hiking trails around Minoh. [Capacity] 20 people (advance registration required, first-come, first-served) [Participation Fee] 200 yen per person [Notes] Cancelled in case of rain [Organizer] Minoh Management Office
Tacky 816 Minoo FM Live Broadcast: "Towel Day" Radio Show [Date & Time] Saturday, May 2nd, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM [Location] Mori no Fureai Hiroba (Waterfall Road/4-minute walk from Hankyu Minoh Station) [Content] Make a surprise appearance on a live broadcast of a community radio station! There will also be a towel giveaway in honor of "Towel Day" (April 26th). [Organizer] Tacky 816 Minoo FM
"Discover Minoo's History with AR!" Novelty Gift Campaign *The app is also available in English, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), and Korean.
Use the "Discover Minoo's History with AR!" app on your smartphone to experience Minoh during the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods!
◆During the Fresh Green Carnival period, we are giving away novelty items related to Minoh!
① Hike to Ryuanji Temple on the waterfall trail, launch the app → view "Bonus Photos" ② Content that can only be seen on-site! Take a screenshot of the "Bonus Photos" screen!
③ Please present the screenshot at the Minoh Transportation and Tourist Information Center.
④ Get novelty items related to Minoh!
[Organizer] Minoo City Regional Development Department, Minoh Sales Office [Cooperation] Minoo 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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