Category Minoh Falls & Katsuo-ji Nature Trips

Osaka · MINOH FALLS & KATSUO-JI NATURE TRIPS

12 Minoh Falls & Katsuo-ji Nature Trips from Osaka That Deserve a Whole Morning

12 tours

Osaka: Minoh, Katsuoji Temple, & Minoh Falls Full-day Tour

Osaka: Minoh, Katsuoji Temple, & Minoh Falls Full-day Tour - Akatsuki Plaza start in JR Osaka Station (so you don’t waste time)

1.Osaka: Minoh, Katsuoji Temple, & Minoh Falls Full-day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 172 reviews · 6h 30m · from $135Our pick

Quiet temples and a 33-metre waterfall day trip from Osaka, with Daruma luck charms, real public transit, and easygoing pacing.

“This was probably our favorite guided tour of our trip. Warren was our guide and he was fantastic - so knowledgeable and fun! This was our last day trip and it was a great way to end the trip. I highly recommend it!”

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Katsuo-ji Temple, Arashiyama Forest, & Nara Park

Katsuo-ji Temple, Arashiyama Forest, & Nara Park - Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, the 90-minute walk that resets your senses

2.Katsuo-ji Temple, Arashiyama Forest, & Nara Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · from $91

Osaka day trip to Katsuo-ji, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and Nara Park. Daruma fortunes, deer encounters, and free time with comfy transport.

“There would have been no way to possibly visit and experience these many places without a tour like this one. Our guide was great and made the day more fun with her knowledge and spirit. Each location had plenty to offer and the schedule of the day was just right.”

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Minoh Waterfall and nature walk through the Minoh Park

Minoh Waterfall and nature walk through the Minoh Park - Ryuanji Temple: the spiritual detour that makes the mountain hike meaningful

3.Minoh Waterfall and nature walk through the Minoh Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $138Top marks

Private walk from Minoh Station to the 33 m Minoh Waterfall, with Ryuanji Temple, paved paths, and lunch near Osaka nature.

“What perfect weather to make the nature walk up to Minoh Falls. Our tour guide Ichiro was humorous and provided us with interesting facts along the way. We enjoyed our lunch in a quaint restaurant, don't think we would have discovered this restaurant if we were hiking on our own. What a great way to spend the day outdoors on this beautiful nature walk!”

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Osaka: Minoh Waterfall & Katsuo-ji Temple Half-Day Tour

Osaka: Minoh Waterfall & Katsuo-ji Temple Half-Day Tour - Katsuo-ji Temple of Victory and the red Daruma wall

4.Osaka: Minoh Waterfall & Katsuo-ji Temple Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Stroll to 33-meter Minoh Waterfall and visit Katsuo-ji Temple with red Daruma dolls on a small-group half-day tour near Osaka.

“Toshi was an excellent guide! He took us to several spots on the way to the waterfall that were unique, local favorites. He was extremely personable and made sure we had fun together. Minoh falls and Katsuoji were beautiful and having Toshi there only improved the experience!”

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Osaka Half-day E-bike Adventure: Minoh Falls & Katsuoji Temple

Osaka Half-day E-bike Adventure: Minoh Falls & Katsuoji Temple - Ride to Katsuoji Temple: views over Osaka and a calm arrival

5.Osaka Half-day E-bike Adventure: Minoh Falls & Katsuoji Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $34Cheapest seat

Guided half-day e-bike to Minoh Falls and Katsuoji Temple from Sakurai. Easy climbs, daruma dolls, misty waterfall views.

“Great way to get out of the city, get some fresh air, some gentle exercise, see a lovely waterfall, a beautiful temple, and if you're lucky some wild monkeys. Jonathan was a friendly host, very easy going, and full of interesting snippets of local infRead more”

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Nature Walk at Minoo Park, the Best Nature and Waterfall in Osaka

Nature Walk at Minoo Park, the Best Nature and Waterfall in Osaka - The full route, step by step (and how long each part really takes)

6.Nature Walk at Minoo Park, the Best Nature and Waterfall in Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $91

Guided 4-hour nature hike from Osaka’s Minoo Park to Ryuanji Temple and Minoo Waterfall, plus a coffee stop.

“This was such a fun experience! Naoko is such a lovely person. She was very helpful and knowledgeable. I had a great time on the hike and she made me feel so comfortable and safe. I would recommend this as a great experience, not only Read more”

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Osaka: Mino Forest Walk and Giant Waterfall with Local Lunch

Osaka: Mino Forest Walk and Giant Waterfall with Local Lunch - Mino’s cultural hour: riverside paths, a temple visit, and seasonal stops

Get to know Minoo from Osaka. Katsuoji Temple, Ryuanji Waterfall and Ryuanji Temple

Get to know Minoo from Osaka. Katsuoji Temple, Ryuanji Waterfall and Ryuanji Temple - The Katsuoji Guided Time: What You Gain in About Two Hours

8.Get to know Minoo from Osaka. Katsuoji Temple, Ryuanji Waterfall and Ryuanji Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 6 hours · from $76

A small group day trip from Osaka to Katsuoji Temple, Minoo Falls, and Ryuanji Temple, with daruma, forest walks, and momiji tempura.

“I booked the tour even though, Im not fluent in spanish. Manuel made sure multiple times that I understood everything and he even made a postcard for my friend who couldnt come (its one of the activities at the temple to stamp a postcard). It was the perfect amount if time and everyone had fun even though it was VERY rainy.”

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Osaka’s Secret Adventures: Daruma Magic and Minoh Falls

Osaka's Secret Adventures: Daruma Magic and Minoh Falls - Minoo Park after lunch: pacing, snacks, and scenic breaks

9.Osaka’s Secret Adventures: Daruma Magic and Minoh Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $149

Osaka day trip to Katsuo-ji Temple, Daruma dolls, Minoo Falls, and nearby temples, with guided public transport and included entry fees.

“this tour was really great. it is somewhat of a long ride via bus and train to get there but having the guide to navigate it eliminated all the stress. we absolutely loved the tour if katsuo-ji temple in december. the weather was perfect. the grouRead more”

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Mt. Inunaki Trekking and Goma Prayer Experience in Osaka

Mt. Inunaki Trekking and Goma Prayer Experience in Osaka - Getting to Mt. Inunaki from Izumisano Station, and how the day stays organized

Osaka / Kyoto: Katsuoji, Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji One Day Tour

Osaka / Kyoto: Katsuoji, Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji One Day Tour - Arashiyama bamboo forest and Nonomiya Shrine: free stops that set the tone

Mt. Inunaki Trekking and Hot Springs in Izumisano, Osaka

Mt. Inunaki Trekking and Hot Springs in Izumisano, Osaka - Getting from Izumisano Station to Mt. Inunaki without stress

12.Mt. Inunaki Trekking and Hot Springs in Izumisano, Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $143

Hike Mt. Inunaki to Shipporyuji Temple in autumn, then soak at Fudoguchikan hot springs with a private kaiseki lunch in Izumisano.

“Our day was mostly rainy, but we still enjoyed the walk to the temple. Beautiful scenery. Guide shared several local stories. The lunch was an unexpected treat - more than 30 dishes with seasonal vegetables. Hot springs with open air view were serene, relaxing, very clean.”

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