Meiji no Mori Minoh National Park "Momiji Festival" 2024 (November 9th to December 1st)

Meiji no Mori Minoh National Park offers a variety of activities that you can enjoy along with viewing the autumn leaves.

Minoh Forest Therapy 2024autumn

Why not enjoy the healing powers of forest walks and therapeutic experiences such as hammocks, and take part in a program to rejuvenate your mind and body with a visit to Katsuo-ji Temple?

Therapeutic experience: Take a leisurely walk through the Minoh forest, known since ancient times as a power spot, lean against the bark of the trees to feel the power of nature, or let your mind wander to the swaying of a hammock to calm your mind. Minoh herbal tea is served at lunchtime.

Contents of the Katsuo-ji Temple visit: After lunch, you will visit Katsuo-ji Temple, known as a place where saints, or mountaineers, gather, accompanied by a Minoh sightseeing volunteer guide. Take home the power of nature from the maple leaves and the power of Katsuo-ji Temple, known for its luck in winning.

Eligibility: 18 years of age or older

Date and time: November 16th (Saturday) and 30th (Saturday) 10:00~14:30

Cost: 3,000 yen. A portion of the participation fee will be donated to the environmental conservation of Minoh Forest.

Option: Lunch: Autumn seasonal bento lunch, 1,500 yen *Reservation required

Application: Minoh Transportation and Tourist Information Center

Forest Yoga 2024autumn

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

Date and time: As follows ・All dates 17:00-19:00

November 9th (Saturday) Relaxing Yoga

Saturday, November 16th: Gentle and Moisturizing Yoga

November 24th (Sunday) Refreshing and Relaxing Yoga

Saturday, November 30th: Gentle Moisturizing Yoga ← We have reached capacity. We are currently accepting cancellations.

December 1st (Sunday) Gentle and Moisturizing Yoga

Location: Saikoji Shotenkaku About 5 minutes walk from Minoh Station

Target: Women aged 18 and over Capacity: 15 people per session (on a first-come, first-served basis) Cost: Participation fee 1,500 yen

Minoh Special 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 9th (Saturday) to December 1st (Sunday) Sunset to 9:30pm

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 temple grounds are lit up, creating a fantastical world that is not usually seen.

Date and time: Saturday, November 9th to Sunday, December 1st and on weekends and holidays, and Wednesday, November 27th, from sunset to 8:30pm (last entry at 8pm)

Minoh Otaki Light-up

During the period, Minoh Otaki will be illuminated

Application period: Saturday, November 9th to Sunday, December 1st

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: Saturday, November 9th to Sunday, December 1st

Application method:

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

2. Post a photo that captures the charm of Minoh during the Momiji Festival with the hashtag "#R6MomijiFestivalPhotoContest" to complete your entry!

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 Tourist Volunteer Guide Open Hiking

1. Minoh leaves at Minohgawa Dam (Walk through the red carpinus forest) No reservation required

Date and time: Saturday, November 9th, 9:40am, meet in front of Hankyu Minoh Station (no reservations required, free to participate)

Course: Minoh Station - Saigahara Forest Road - Masanochaya - Minoh River Dam - Hitome Senbon (approx. 11km)

2. Autumn leaves at Katsuo-ji Temple (reservations required) → Minoh Transportation and Tourist Information Center

Date and time: Monday, November 18th, 9:40am meeting in front of Hankyu Minoh(no reservation required)

Course: Minoh Kayano Station - Ioiwa - Shirami Jizo - Katsuo-ji Temple (separate admission fee required) - Katsuo-ji Temple Otorii

*Please wear trekking shoes and long-sleeved clothing suitable for mountain walking as you will be walking through the mountains. Please also bring your own lunch.

*This event will be cancelled in the event of rain.

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

Visiting times: November 16th (Saturday) to December 1st (Sunday) 10:30am-4pm (last admission 3:30pm)

Admission fee: 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary, middle and high school students. *Free for children under elementary school age.

A dedication concert will be held at Hououkaku on Sunday, November 17th from 11:00am and 2:00pm. Please enjoy the ensemble of harp and lyre, as well as the performance of Satsuma Biwa.

Sponsor: Ryuanji Temple

Tacky 816 Minoo FM public live broadcast

Location: Hankyu Minoh Station Outdoor Stage Date and time: November 16th (Saturday) and 23rd (National Holiday) 12:00~16:00

A special live broadcast about tourism in Minoh and events related to the Osaka-Kansai Expo!

Location: 3 minutes walk from the waterfall path, Forest Communication Square Date and time: Saturday, November 30th, 11:00-16:00

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

Takinomichi Yuzuru& Momigine Rally

A digital stamp rally using smartphones will be held! Visit eight sightseeing spots in Minoh city and get digital stamps. Those who collect three stamps will receive an original sticker as a participation prize (limited to 100 people per day). If you collect five or more stamps, you will be entered into a lottery to win a "Minoh specialty product set". Have fun with the stamp rally while enjoying sightseeing in Minoh in the fall!

Event period: Saturday, November 9th to Sunday, December 1st

How to play: Get a special pamphlet at the Minoh Transportation or Tourist Information Center, etc. → Scan the QR code on the pamphlet with your smartphone to open the stamp rally screen → Go to your desired spot and hold your smartphone over the marker (such as an existing structure) to get a stamp!

*Participation prizes will be handed out at the Minoh Transportation and Tourist Information Center (open 9:00-17:00). If you collect five or more stamps, you will be able to proceed to the lottery application page, so please enter the necessary information and submit.

Organized by: Minoh City Supported by: Minoh City Tourism Association, Katsuo-ji Temple