During this period, Meiji no Mori Minoh -National Park will be offering a variety of events that can be enjoyed along with viewing the autumn foliage. 1. A night walk of sound and light in the Mori of Minoh 2. Forest yoga experience 3. Instagram photo contest 4. Others
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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 offers a variety of activities that you can enjoy along with viewing the autumn leaves.
Thirty minutes north from the terminal building of Osaka's Umeda Station, the vibrant Aka of the maple leaves, seemingly having absorbed all the light of the sunset, draws ever closer.
Stepping out of the ticket gate at Minoh Station, you're right in front of the national park. The 2.7km "Waterfall Path" to the great waterfall will be illuminated at night, transforming into a fantastical garden to welcome you.
In addition to the gentle murmur 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.
A nighttime stroll through the Mori of Minoh , filled with sounds and light.
Footlights placed at various points 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 Ryuanji Temple Hall and Phoenix Pavilion of Takiyasu-ji Temple, as well as the little-known autumn foliage spot of Saikoji, will be lit up, and tape lights will be installed along the path to create a fantastical nighttime atmosphere.
This year, we have prepared five locations where you can listen to music that "expresses Minoh and allows you to enjoy Minoh's spectacular scenery even more."
Please stop and try it out.
Date and Time: November 14th (Saturday) - December 6th (Sunday), from sunset to 9:30 PM
Locations: Minoh Great Waterfall (♪), Senbon Garden Path, near Daimon Bridge (♪), Shugyo no Koba (♪), Ryuanji Temple(♪) (Kannon Hall, Hōōkaku, Zuiun Bridge), Umeyashiki, Saikoji(♪), etc.
Signs marked with a ♪ symbol have an NFC chip (FeliCa card) installed. Use your smartphone with NFC chip reading capabilities to scan the logo that says "Touch Here" and enjoy the music.
Forest Yoga 2026 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
[Evening Yoga Session] November 15th (Sun), 23rd (Mon/Holiday), 29th (Sun) 17:00-19:00
*Registration begins 15 minutes before each session.
Location: Saikoji Shodenkaku, about a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Minoh Station
Target audience: Women aged 18 and over. Fee: 2,500 yen per person.
#R8MapleFestivalPhotoContest
Submit photos that capture the wonders you find in Minoh in autumn, or photos that showcase the charm of Minoh in autumn, for a chance to win Minoh's local specialties! *Entries are accepted only within Japan.
Application period: November 14th (Saturday) - December 6th (Sunday)
How to apply:
[For applications via Instagram] Your application will be considered valid only if you meet all of the following conditions ① to ④.
① Take a photo of Minoh. ② Post it on Instagram with the designated hashtag "#R8MomijiMatsuriPhotoContest". ③ Follow the official Instagram account of the Minoo City Tourism Association, "@minoh_kankoukyoukai". ④ Tag the official Instagram account of the Minoo City Tourism Association, "@minoh_kankoukyoukai", in your posted photo.
[How to apply via the Minoo City Tourism Association's official website "Touch Minoh"] ① Take a photo of Minoh ② Fill out the required information on the submission form on the official website "Touch Minoh" and submit your entry.
*Those who have made their accounts private are not eligible to apply.
*Winners will be notified via direct message from the Minoo City Tourism Association Maple Festival Photo Contest Instagram account (@minoh_kankoukyoukai).
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: Meet at Hankyu Minoh Station at 9:40 AM on Saturday, November 7th (No reservation required, participation is free)
Course: Minoh Station - Hara Forest Road - Masanochaya - Around Minoh River Dam - Hitome Senbon (approx. 11km)
2. Enjoy the remaining autumn foliage! (No reservation required, free of charge)
Date and Time: Meet at Hankyu Minoh Station at 9:40 AM on Monday, December 7th. Course: Minoh Station ~ Shōtenbashi Bridge ~ Kaze no Mori ~ Masa no Chaya Park ~ Hime-iwa Rock ~ Disband 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 20th (Fri) - November 23rd (Mon/Holiday), November 27th (Fri) - November 29th (Sun) 10:30 - 16:00 (Last entry at 15:30)
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 illuminated, creating a fantastical world that is not usually seen.
Date and Time: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from November 1st (Sunday) to November 29th (Sunday), from sunset to 8:30 PM (last entry at 8:00 PM)
Tackey 816 Minoo FM Public Live Broadcast
Location: Mori Interaction Plaza, 3-minute walk up the waterfall trail. Date and Time: Saturday, November 2nd, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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.
Autumn trip to Minoh! Stamp rally
Minoh PR-DAY × Momiji Festival 2026
Get a stamp sheet at Hankyu Nishinomiya Station on Saturday, November 7th, and visit the Minoh Transportation and Tourist Information Center (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) during the Momiji Festival to receive an original novelty gift! Collect two or more stamps during the Momiji Festival (Saturday, November 14th - Sunday, December 6th) for a chance to win a "Minoo Fun Set" in a raffle! See the stamp rally sheet for details on how to enter.
Experience Minoh during the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras using an AR-powered app!
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 details, please visit https://www.city.minoh.lg.jp/brandsenryaku/kankou/arapplication.html! *This application supports five languages: Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.
Organized by: Minoo City Cooperation: Minoo City Tourism Association
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