9 Best Minoh Falls Tours

Minoh Falls drops 33 metres at the end of a forest gorge that feels much further than half an hour from Osaka. Wild macaques live in the park; feeding them is banned, and they know what a snack bag looks like. Tours walk the riverside trail or cover it by e-bike.

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

Discover the tranquil beauty of Minoh, Katsuoji Temple, and Minoh Falls on a guided full-day tour from Osaka, blending culture and nature for an authentic experience.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Warren, our guide, was informed, informative, and refreshingly informal! He shared his deep understanding of the Shinto and Buddhist traditions and how they contributed to Japanese philosophy. The falls and the Temple were simply stunning. Made for quite a worthwhile day.”

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2.Osaka: Minoh Forest Walk & Giant Waterfall with Local Lunch

Discover the natural beauty of Minoh on a guided forest walk, admire Japan’s famous waterfall, and enjoy a traditional local lunch—all just 30 minutes from Osaka.

★ 4.9

“I loved the trip despite or because of the rain. The scenery and nature were impressive and breathtaking. The guide was excellent and the food at the end of the trip was delicious.”

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3.Minoh Waterfall and Nature Walk Through the Minoh Park

Discover the hidden beauty of Minoh Waterfall and embark on an unforgettable nature walk through Minoh Park. Uncover the magic that awaits you!

★ 5.0

“Had the most amazing day. You couldn’t wish for better guides, real kind, personal and professional service the entire day. I can’t recommend this day trip enough. Minoh Falls is also beautiful, great escape from the city.”

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4.Osaka Katsuo-ji & Minookoen Full-Day Romantic Hiking Tour

Visit Katsuo-ji and Minoo Park on a small-group day trip from Osaka, with comfortable transport, flexible stops and a scenic walk to the falls.

★ 4.9

“All three itineraries provide plenty of time for exploring, with no hidden extra costs along the way. It's a great-value trip that saves you the time of figuring out transportation routes. Tour guide Xiaosong was polite and gave very clear explanations. Highly recommended!”

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

Discover the perfect blend of nature and culture with this half-day tour from Osaka, exploring Minoh Waterfall and Katsuo-ji Temple for $51.

★ 4.7

“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…”

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

Discover Osaka’s highlights on an e-bike adventure to Minoh Falls and Katsuoji Temple, combining scenic views, cultural sights, and local flavors for an unforgettable half-day trip.

★ 5.0

“This e-bike tour in Minoh was an absolute highlight of the trip! It was the perfect way to see the beautiful Minoh Falls and Katsuoji Temple. The e-bikes were high quality and the guide, Jonathan, was fantastic!”

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

Discover Japan's natural beauty and spiritual sites on this guided tour from Osaka, visiting Katsuoji Temple, Minoo Waterfall, and Ryuanji Temple for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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9.Osakas Secret Adventures: Daruma Magic and Minoh Falls

Traverse Osaka's hidden gems on a captivating journey of customizing Daruma dolls and experiencing the natural splendor of Minoh Falls, an adventure that promises an unforgettable connection to the city's rich culture.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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