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Osaka Private Tour - Katsuo-ji Temple
Katsuo-ji Temple
Osaka Private Tour - Katsuo-ji Temple
Katsuo-ji Temple
Osaka Private Tour - Katsuo-ji Temple
Katsuo-ji Temple
Osaka Private Tour - Minoh Waterfall in summer
Minoh Waterfall in summer
Osaka Private Tour - Minoh Waterfall in fall
Minoh Waterfall in fall
Osaka Private Tour - Minoh Waterfall at night
Minoh Waterfall at night

Discover Osaka’s Local spots: Minoh Waterfall & Katsuo-ji Temple

Nature & Outdoor
Osaka Tour Guide - Leo A.

Joined 2025

Leo A.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
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Osaka
English, Japanese (Native)
5 hours
Private tour (only you and Leo A.)
Up to 10 people

Step into Osaka’s local nature with a forest hike to the breathtaking Minoh Waterfall. Then explore Katsuo-ji Temple, surrounded by thousands of red Daruma dolls and known as the Temple of Victory. This tour blends hidden natural beauty and deep tradition—an authentic escape beyond the city.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel

- I can pick you up at your hotel!

08:30 AM

Minoh Waterfall

Osaka’s best hidden nature escape, Minoh Waterfall is a 33-meter cascade tucked away in lush northern forests. The short hike offers seasonal beauty—from cherry blossoms to autumn leaves—and the path is lined with small local shops. It’s the perfect place to enjoy both Osaka’s natural charm and local life in one trip.

10:00 AM

Katsuo-ji Temple

Katsuo-ji, known as the “Temple of Victory”, is a hidden spiritual retreat in the mountains of northern Osaka. Famous for its countless red Daruma dolls, the temple is where people pray for success and good fortune. Surrounded by seasonal beauty—from cherry blossoms to autumn leaves—it offers both inspiration and tranquility. This hidden place lets you experience Osaka’s deeper culture away from the crowds.

Ending Point

Minoh Station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

Hotel meet-up

What‘s not included

Entrance fee for you and guide (500 yen per person)

Public transportation fee

Tour Important Information

This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Anytime is okay!!

Important message from the supplier

Even if something comes up last minute, I can usually make it work!

Ask me anything!!!

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Osaka Tour Guide - Leo A.

Joined 2025

Leo A.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Leo A.

Hi, I’m Leo!! your local-friendly tour guide in Japan.
Easy to talk to, fluent in English, passionate about Japanese history, and always ready to show you hidden local spots.
Whether you're here for travel, filming, or just good conversation!! I help you connect naturally and deeply with Japan.

Let’s explore the real Japan, together.

Reviews

A great time with a friendly local!

If you're looking for someone who can take you around and help you feel less like a tourist and someone who really lives in Japan, Leo's the right guy for the job. Leo speaks perfect English, and for someone who can only say hello and thank you in Japanese, he's an absolute life saver for going around outside of the city. He was really flexible with me wanting to stay in the area I was staying at, but was able to make a really fun itinerary showing me around to the local temple, and taking me around the temple grounds. I only knew a little bit about the meanings of what I was seeing, so having Leo to show me around and explain things made it much more enjoyable. I extremely recommend booking a tour with him if you're looking for an younger English-speaking local that can take you around to do things you wouldn't normally think of, or if you want some good company to explore Osaka with he's a great choice!

Very authentic local experience in Osaka!

The tour felt very friendly and I got to talk with a lot of local people in a hole-in-the-wall restaurant that had the best food I've had in Osaka. Leo speaks perfect English and helped translate while I talked and made friends with other people. He even helped explain the menu to me and change my order to non-seafood when I was too shy to ask! He knew the area really well and showed me around some popular stores and places, but the whole time he made me feel super at-home. It was the most authentic experience I had so far, way better than the crowded places downtown. For any English speakers who want to experience real Osaka instead of the popular tourist traps, I highly recommend this tour with Leo!

Matthew M.

Leo A.

Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review!!! I’m really glad you enjoyed the restaurant and got to connect with the locals XD that’s exactly the kind of authentic Osaka experience I love to share with my guests!! I’m happy I could help with the translations and the menu, and it means a lot to hear that you felt comfortable and at home during the tour. Those little moments, like chatting with locals, trying out neighborhood spots, are what make a trip truly memorable, and I’m glad you got to experience that!!!!:):) I’m so happy that I could help you with all of things!! Thanks again for taking my tour!! I really appreciate your kind words, and I’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime for more hidden gems and local discoveries in Osaka!!! I hope you have a lot of fun during your Japan trip:)))

Amazing tour guide. We HIGHLY recommend him.

We had an amazing time with our tour guide, Leo, in Kyoto! He took us through a local market, a beautiful temple, and even introduced us to a great restaurant. What made the experience even better was how easy it was to connect with him. Leo is in his 20s like us, so the vibe was fun, comfortable, and natural. He was also super helpful with recording our YouTube video, and honestly, the video turned out way better thanks to him. Leo was fun to hang out with but also very respectful, well-mannered, and kind. His English was excellent, so communication was effortless. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and highly recommend Leo to anyone visiting Kyoto!

Alex K.

Leo A.

Thank you so much for your review! I had a blast with you guys, too . I'm really glad you enjoyed the market, temple, and restaurant; I hope I delivered on my promise to show you real Japan! I prioritize a fun, comfortable vibe when touring, and it was so easy to get that vibe with such great people like you guys I felt so honored to help with your YouTube, too. And I'm glad the clips turned out really well Creating happy memories is important when traveling to another country, so thank you for trusting me to give you guys a good experience of Kyoto! I hope to see you guys around. Best of luck in your travels and future endeavors!

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