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Minoh LIGHT-UP Waterfall ＆ Daruma Blessing at Katsuoji
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Joined 2025
Enjoy a relaxing evening tour combining two beautiful spots near Osaka.
First, we visit Katsuo-ji Temple, famous as the “Daruma Temple,” where thousands of red daruma dolls are placed for good luck.
Then we head to Minoh Waterfall to see the magical seasonal light-up.
This tour is perfect for people who want to enjoy nature, peaceful temples, and unique Japanese culture away from the busy city.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- I will meet you up at your hotel. ・1h - 1.5h (by train) Umeda (Hankyu line ) - katsuoji temple
Katsuo-ji Temple
Travel to the famous Daruma Temple, hidden deep in the forested mountains.
Walk through bright red gates, climb stone steps, and discover thousands of lucky daruma dolls placed by people who achieved their goals.
Your guide will explain the meaning of daruma and the unique traditions of this temple.
Enjoy peaceful views, beautiful autumn colors (seasonal), and plenty of photo spots.
Minoh waterfalls
We reach the waterfall just in time for the light-up to begin.
The moment the waterfall starts glowing with soft evening lights is magical — it feels like stepping into another world.
Relax, take photos, and enjoy this limited-season experience.
Ending Point
Minoh Station
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Hotel meet up
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.
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
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Niko T.
KONNICHIWA!!
I’m Niko!
I’ve lived in Australia and worked at the Osaka Expo 2025.
Through those experiences, I met people from all over the world — we hung out together, and I loved taking them to hidden local spots that tourists usually don’t find, like cozy cafés, local restaurants, and beautiful nature spots.
I’m a very friendly person who loves learning new things. I enjoy not only sharing unique and lesser-known sides of Japan, but also hearing stories about your country and anything you’d like to talk about!
I’m a big FOODIE! (Please go to my galleries!)
Please let me make you try my favorite Japanese foods!!
I also love taking a pictures and will always bring my camera with me, , so I can take beautiful photos of you during the tour — and you’ll get them on the spot as a little gift !
Providing warm hospitality to people is truly my joy.
You won’t regret joining my tour — I promise!
Can’t wait to meet you soon!
$162/ per person
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