When the summer sun sets, the usual waterfall path leading to Minoh Falls invites you into a slightly special nighttime fantasy. Light-ups, a one-night-only candlelight road, concerts and beer gardens... This year too, we will be livening up Osaka from Hokusetsu (northern part of Osaka pref.), the Minoh of Hokusetsu!
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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.).
Meiji no Mori Minoh National Park Summer Special Light-up
Date and time: July 15th (Tue) - August 31st (Sun) / Sunset to 9pm
Location: Minoh Falls, Minoh Takimichi, Ryuanji Temple, and Saikoji areas
Using full-color LED equipment, the show will enhance the "coolness of summer" with color schemes that highlight the green maples. Various places in Minoh , including Ryuanji Temple, Saikoji , Ichinohashi Bridge, and more, will be lit up with colorful light, creating a fantastic night.
Minoh Candle Road 2025
Date and time: July 26th (Sat) / 7pm - 9pm (cancelled in case of rain)
Location: Minoh Station to Minoh Falls (around the waterfall path)
In addition to lighting up the entire Minoh area, over 5,000 candles will be lit up, mainly along the Takimichi trail, creating a fantastical dream world that only lasts one night a year.
This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the "Summer Festa Minoh"! A slideshow of old photos will be held at the "Umeyashiki Rest Area."
Projection mapping at Ryuanji Temple
Date and time: July 26th (Saturday) and August 7th (Thursday) 7pm-9pm (cancelled in case of rain)
Location: Ryuanji Temple"Houokaku" (Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property) Screening ends at 9:00 PM
The principal image of Benzaiten, one of the four Benzaiten in Japan, is said to be the first and oldest in Japan. Using Ryuanji Temple as a stage, we will be holding a projection mapping event that will give you a sense of the four seasons of Minoh.
This year's encore screening will be held on Thursday, August 7th, in conjunction with the evening of the Takimichi Seseragi Beer Garden. Be sure to check it out by hopping between events.
Minoh Riverbed
Date and time: April 19th (Sat) - November 3rd (Monday/holiday)
Location: Minoh Takimichi ("Kawadoko Isoyoshi" and "Kawadoko Otowa Sanso Umeyashiki")
Advance reservations required (please contact the store directly for prices).
"Kawadoko cuisine" is now famous in Kyoto, but in the olden days, Minoh was lined with restaurants. Along the Minoh River, which flows from Minoh Falls, you can enjoy dishes made with seasonal ingredients and the rare local yuzu, with the sounds of the clear stream and birdsong as background music.
*The facility may be closed in the event of rain or severe weather.
Location: In Ryuanji Temple
Information on the illumination of "Katsuoji Temple"
Midsummer evening pilgrimage
Dates: July 26th, August 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 30th (all Saturdays)
Hours: Sunset to 8:00 PM (last reception)
Location: Katsuoji Temple
Entrance fee: 500 yen for adults, 400 yen for elementary and junior high school students, 100 yen for preschoolers, free for children under 2 years old
*Free shuttle buses will be available on illumination days!
Departs every hour from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM from Hankyu Minoh Station and Kita- Osaka Kyuko Line Minoh Kayano Station. For more information, please visit the official Katsuoji Temple website.
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