15 Best Minoh Tours

Minoh sits in the hills at Osaka’s northern edge, half an hour or so on the Hankyu line from Umeda. Most of these tours pair its Katsuo-ji temple with Kyoto’s big sights, so check how much time you actually get at each stop before booking.

1.Osaka & Kyoto Scenic Spots One-Day Tour: Katsuoji Temple Prayer & Kinkaku-ji Temple Pilgrimage & Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge & Kimono Forest & Bamboo Grove Path & Nonomiya Shrine (Departing from Osaka or Kyoto)

Visit Katsuoji, Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji in one guided day, with scenic stops, temple fees extra and limited time to explore.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Tour guide Amanda provided very detailed explanations of the attractions, and the driver was also very polite and provided excellent service. Highly recommended!”

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2.Kyoto Arashiyama & Katsuoji Temple Internet-Famous Scenic Spots Check-in: Arashiyama Scenic Railway & Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine Senbon Torii & Internet-Famous Katsuoji Temple Daruma Doll One-Day Tour | Depart from Osaka or Kyoto

Compare Katsuoji’s Daruma dolls, Arashiyama’s bamboo lanes, and Fushimi Inari’s torii gates on a nine-hour Kyoto day tour from Osaka.

★ 4.8

“Today's trip was a very wonderful experience. Our guide, Candy, was so helpful and very coordinating. The trip was truly wonderful.”

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3.Osaka: Katsuo-ji Temple

Visit Katsuo-ji Temple near Osaka for Victory Daruma, mountain greenery, and a quiet change of pace. Get practical advice on tickets, buses, timing, and costs.

★ 4.9

“one of the most serene and beautiful place we visited, calm and closer to the nature with a relaxing vibe”

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5.Katsuo-ji Temple Daruma Prayer, Kyoto Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Lunch can be upgraded to A5 Kuroge Wagyu “Kobe Beef” (Matcha experience included)

Visit Katsuo-ji, Arashiyama and Kyoto’s Kiyomizu area in one day from Osaka, with optional wagyu lunch and a hands-on matcha experience.

★ 4.8

“Tour guide Xiao Tang was very dedicated and explained the highlights of the itinerary very clearly throughout the trip. If I have the opportunity to travel again next time, I will join a Klook local tour.”

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6.Uji Byodoin & Uji Matcha Food Street & Uji River & Uji Park & Fushimi Inari Taisha & Katsuo-ji Daruma Wall Day Tour (Departing from Osaka and Kyoto)

Visit Byodoin, Uji’s matcha streets, Fushimi Inari and Katsuoji in one day, with round-trip bus transport and time to explore each stop yourself.

★ 4.9

“Tour guide Lai provided detailed explanations and ample time, allowing us to fully enjoy our visit. It was a fantastic trip! 👍👍”

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7.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.

★ 4.9

“The trip was excellent. Our guide, Adam, had lots of interesting information and insights to share. Not having to navigate your own way there was relaxing. The forest around the falls is really beautiful.”

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10.Osaka Katsuoji Temple and Arashiyama Full-Day Guided Tour

Compare Katsuo-ji’s Daruma-filled hills, Otagi’s mossy Jizo statues, and Arashiyama on a practical full-day trip from Osaka.

★ 4.7

“Today I took my parents on this Katsuo-ji Temple tour in Osaka. It's beautiful here, very comfortable and relaxing. Our tour guide, Mr. Zhang Yanjin, was also very helpful. He helped the elderly get on and off the bus. I accidentally left my jacket on…”

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11.Osaka/Kyoto Secret Day Tour: Katsuo-ji Temple, Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple/Jojakko-ji Temple, Arashiyama (Departure from Osaka)

Visit Katsuo-ji, Otagi Nenbutsu-ji and Arashiyama on a nine-hour Kyoto day trip from Osaka, with temple time and round-trip transport.

★ 4.7

“This isn't quite a tour, not sure if it is due to the group size, but a transfer from point to point but thanks to our driver, we got to visit beautiful locations. Time was a little tight to see everything though. Would still recommend…”

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12.Osaka Katsuo-ji Temple & Miyama thatched village & Arashiyama Day Tour

Visit Katsuo-ji, Miyama’s thatched village and Arashiyama in one day, with guided transfers from Osaka and free time at each stop.

★ 5.0

“We went to Katsuo-ji Temple first thing in the morning, and it was truly wonderful! There were very few people, so we could take beautiful photos. Although the drive was a bit long, the ride itself was quite relaxing. It was fantastic!”

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14.(Departing from Osaka) Katsuo-ji Temple Daruma Prayer + Miyama Thatched Village + Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest + Nonomiya Shrine One-Day Tour

Compare Katsuo-ji’s Daruma dolls, Miyama’s thatched homes, and Arashiyama’s bamboo paths on a practical day trip from Osaka.

★ 4.7

“Our tour guide for the day, Mr. Zhang Yanjin, was punctual and provided excellent service. I was very glad to have met him.”

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15.One-Day Influencer Spot Tour: Katsuoji Temple Daruma, Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bamboo Forest & Kiyomizu-dera Ancient Capital Stroll (Departing from Osaka)

Visit Katsuoji’s Daruma-covered hills, Arashiyama and Kiyomizu-dera in one long day from Osaka, with transport and a guide included.

★ 4.8

“Tour guide Sun was very thorough in explaining the history of each attraction and how to best explore them. The driver was also very safe, ensuring we departed and returned home securely.”

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4.0Arashiyama & Yasaka Shrine & Nara & Todaiji Day Trip From Osaka$91.65 4.8Himeji Castle & Katsuoji Temple Full-Day Discovery$44.85 4.6Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji, Kinkakuji, Arashiyama 1-Day Bus Tour9 - 10 hours$56 5.0Minoh Waterfall and Nature Walk Through the Minoh Park$138.37 4.9Katsuo-ji Temple Ticket (Optional Osaka Metro Pass)$3.19 4.9Osaka Katsuo-ji & Minookoen Full-Day Romantic Hiking Tour$46.25 4.7Osaka: Minoh Waterfall & Katsuo-ji Temple Half-Day Tour4 hours$47 5.0Osaka Half-day E-bike Adventure: Minoh Falls & Katsuoji Temple$34.43 5.01-Day Osaka Tour: Discover Daruma Magic and the Beautiful Minoh Fall$132.75 5.0Nature Walk at Minoo Park, the Best Nature and Waterfall in Osaka$91.96 4.8Hiking to admire autumn leaves: Kyoto Secret Autumn Leaves Hiking Day Tour: Katsuo-ji Temple Prayer + Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple + Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Departing from Osaka)$44.89 5.0Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour10 hours$48 5.0Get to know Minoo from Osaka. Katsuoji Temple, Ryuanji Waterfall and Ryuanji Temple6 hours$76 4.6Miyama Thatched Village & Katsuoji Temple & Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Path & Nonomiya Shrine Day Trip | Departing from Osaka$44.89 5.0Osakas Secret Adventures: Daruma Magic and Minoh Falls$149.58 4.8Atago Nenbutsuji Temple/Jojakkoji Temple & Katsuoji Temple & Arashiy1 hour$44.79 4.8Osaka Katsuo-ji Temple & Sushi Making Experience with Tickets$63.09 4.5Osaka / Kyoto: Katsuoji, Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji One Day Tour$54.90 5.0Osaka: Katsuoji Temple Guided Tour with Bus Transfer4 hours$33 5.0Osaka Katsuo-ji, Uji & Fushimi Inari Full-Day Tour$44.79