Meiji no Mori Minoh National Park "Momiji Festival" 2025 (November 15th - December 7th)
During this period, Meiji no Mori Minoh-National Park will be offering a variety of events that you can enjoy along with viewing the autumn leaves. 1. Forest yoga experience 2. Night walk in Minoh Mori- A special night of memories woven with light and sound 3. Instagram Photo Contest 4. Other
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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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Meiji no Mori Minoh-National Park offers a variety of activities that you can enjoy along with viewing the autumn leaves.
Thirty minutes north from the terminal building of Umeda Station in Osaka, the Aka maple leaves, which seem to have absorbed all the brilliance of the sunset, come closer and closer.
Once you exit the ticket gates at Minoh Station, you'll be right in the national park. The 2.7km "Waterfall Path" to the waterfall is lit up at night, transforming you into a magical garden.
In addition to the murmuring of the Minoh River, we have prepared music at each spot that will allow you to "experience Minoh even more."
Please stop and immerse your eyes and ears in nature.
Forest Yoga 2025 Autumn
Why not try a relaxing yoga experience while watching the illuminated autumn leaves at night? *This class is conducted in Japanese only. Foreign language interpretation is not available.
Dates: November 15th (Saturday), November 23rd (Sunday), November 24th (Monday, national holiday), December 7th (Sunday), 5pm to 7pm
Location: Saikoji Shodenkaku, about a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Minoh Station
Target: Women aged 18 and over Cost: Participation fee: 2,200 yen
A Night Walk in Minoh Mori- A special night of memories woven with light and sound
Footlights installed along the path from Minoh Station to Minoh Falls gently illuminate the walkway, while spotlights illuminate the surface of the Minoh River and the surrounding trees. This year, the Kannon Hall and Hououkaku of Ryuanji Temple, as well as Saikoji Saikoji, a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves known only to those in the know, will be lit up, and tape lights will be installed along the path, creating a fantastically illuminated waterfall path at night.
This year, QR codes will be available at five locations that allow you to listen to music that "expresses Minoh and allows you to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Minoh even more."
Please stop by and try it out.
Date and time: Saturday, November 15th to Sunday, December 7th, from sunset to 9:30pm
Location: Senbon-en-michi, near Daimon Bridge, Ryuanji Temple(Kannon Hall, Houo-kaku, Zuiun Bridge), Umeyashiki, Saikoji, etc.
Instagram Photo Contest
Submit a photo that captures the excitement you found at Minoh in autumn or the charms of Minoh in autumn that you think you have, and you could win a Minoh specialty product!
Application period: Saturday, November 15th to Sunday, December 7th
How to apply:
1. Follow the Minoo City Tourism Association Momiji Festival Photo Contest Instagram account (@minoh_kankoukyoukai)!
2. To enter, post a photo that captures the charm of Minoh during the Momiji Festival with the hashtag "#R7MomijiFestivalPhotoContest"!
3. Winners will be notified via direct message from the Minoo City Tourism Association Momiji Festival Photo Contest Instagram account (@minoh_kankoukyoukai).
*Those who have made their accounts private are not eligible to apply.
Prize: Minoh Mayor's Award (1 person) - Minoh specialty product worth 5,000 yen (sponsored by Minoo City)
Minoh City Council Chairman's Award: 1 person - Minoh specialty product worth 5,000 yen (sponsored by Minoh City Council)
Minoh Chamber of Commerce and Industry President's Award: 1 person - Minoh specialty products worth 5,000 yen (sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
Katsuoji Temple Award: 1 winner Winning Daruma original goods worth 5,000 yen (sponsored by Katsuoji Temple)
Minoh Tourist Volunteer Guide Open Hike
1. Autumn leaves at Minoh River Dam (Walking through the red carpenter's Mori)
Date and time: Sunday, November 9th, 9:40am, meet in front of Hankyu Minoh Station (no reservations required, free participation)
Course: Minoh Station - Hara Forest Road - Masanochaya - Around Minoh River Dam - Hitome Senbon (approx. 11km)
2. Saigoku Kaido (Exploring History) Reservation required → Minoh Transportation and Tourist Information Center
Date and time: Friday, November 28th, 9:40am, meet at the west exit of Hankyu Ishibashi-Handai Station (free participation)
3. Enjoy the remaining autumn leaves! (No reservations required, participation is free)
Date and time: Sunday, December 7th, meet in front of Hankyu Minoh Station at 9:40am. Course: Minoh Station - Shotenbashi Bridge - Kaze no Mori - Masanochaya Garden - Himeiwa Rock - end at Ryuanji Mae Hiroba (Plaza before Ryuanji Temple)(approximately 7km).
*Please note that you will be walking in the mountains, so please wear trekking shoes and long-sleeved clothing suitable for mountain hiking. 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 Dry Landscape Garden
Visiting hours: November 15th (Saturday) to December 7th (Sunday), 10:30am to 4pm (last admission 3:30pm) *Excluding November 17th (Monday) and 25th (Tuesday)
Admission fee: 500 yen for adults / 300 yen for elementary, middle and high school students *Free for children under elementary school age.
Organized by: Ryuanji Temple
Katsuoji Temple Special Light-Up Nishiki Evening Pilgrimage
The temple grounds are lit up, creating a fantastical world that is not normally seen.
Date and time: Saturday, November 1st to Sunday, November 30th, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, from sunset to 8:30 PM (last admission at 8 PM)
Tackey 816 Minoo FM Public Live Broadcast
Location: Mori Communication Square, 3 minutes' walk up the waterfall path Date and time: Saturday, November 29th, 11:00-16:00
We will be broadcasting live to the public stories of people who are active in the mountains of Minoh , as well as information about the maple trees.
Discover Mino's history with AR!
Use this app that uses AR technology to experience Minoh in the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods!
At AR spots such as in front of Minoh Station, you can take commemorative photos with AR images, and you can also enjoy looking back at old photos of Minoh at 18 sightseeing spots in the city.
During the Momiji Festival, we will be running a campaign where if you take a commemorative photo with the AR dragon and present it at the Minoh Transportation and Tourist Information Center, you will receive original Takinomichi Yuzuru goods!
For more information, please visit https://www.city.minoh.lg.jp/eigyou/kankou/arapplication.html! *This application is available in five languages: Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.
Organized by: Minoo City 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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