Osaka's Secret Adventures: Daruma Magic and Minoh Falls

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Osaka, Japan

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6 hours 40 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Entrance fees for each spot during the tour
Public Transportation costs required for the tour

Food & Drink
Lunch
Transportation before and after the tour

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Japan, 530-0001 Osaka, Kita Ward, Umeda, 3-chōme−1−３ルクアイーレ
Meet us at Akatsuki Square, located on the first floor of the North Gate Building inside JR Osaka Station. Look for a wide open area with two escalators on either side. Do not go up the escalators, wait on the first floor.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Katsuo-ji Temple

2 hours 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Waterfall of Mino

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Minoo Park

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Minoosan Ryuanji Temple

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Travel time is already included in the tour duration
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 17 reviews

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Elaine_T, Mar 2026

We have a great time with our handsome, patient guide, Adam. He did not rush us through the trip. He kept assuring us that we can stop for photo taking or need time to rest. He was our photographer too. Another trainee guide, Kikko who went with us to the trip was entertaining (he sang a few notes now and then; understand he was a performer). He offered to carry our lunch packed from supermarket before the trip. He will definitely be an excellent guide in future.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're really happy to hear you had a great time exploring the area with Adam, and that he helped make the day relaxed, flexible, and enjoyable for you. It’s great to know he was able to support you with photos and ensure you never felt rushed. We’re also delighted to hear your kind words about Kikko—he’ll be thrilled! It sounds like he added a lot of fun energy to the day, and we agree he has a bright future as a guide. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Japan!

beautiful

nikki_r, Dec 2025

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 grounds are maintained beautifully. our guide joel knew tons of interesting info about the temple as well as japan in general. he let us really take our time to enjoy and was able to keep both me and my young adult sons engaged throughout. he had us stop at a grocery store on our way to get food for lunch which was both economical and yummy. we ate at a spot outdoors with a beautiful view. we then walked a long path to see minoh falls and a very old and lovely shinto shrine. this was a great outdoor day with lots of walking that got us out into the mountain countryside for a change of pace from our other urban activities.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're really glad to hear you enjoyed your day exploring Katsuoji Temple and Minoh Falls with Joel. It’s great to know the journey felt smooth and stress-free with everything taken care of, and that you were able to simply relax and enjoy the experience. Katsuoji is especially beautiful in December, so we're happy the timing and weather worked out so well for you. We’re also delighted that Joel was able to keep both you and your sons engaged, share interesting insights, and help create a relaxed, enjoyable pace for the day. The stop for a local grocery picnic is one of those simple moments that often turns into a highlight—great to hear you enjoyed it with the mountain views! Thank you again for joining us and for your kind words. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Japan soon!

Excelente tour

Sandra_S, Apr 2025

Excelente el Guía Justin, nos llevó a conocer varios templos, con toda la explicación de la historia y las costumbres.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're really happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring the temples with Justin and that his explanations about the history and local customs helped bring the experience to life. Thanks again for joining us—we truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Japan!