What other travelers are saying about Minoh Waterfall
Beautiful park, totally worth to walk from the falls to Minoh Station (about 3km). I guess the sights will be picturesque in autumn when all the maple leaves turn red. Easy trail with lots of tea shops, snacks that you can enjoy along the way. The signature dishes are grilled fish and maple leaf tempura.
A good spot to visit if you are visiting Katsouji Temple. The waterfall was beautiful to visit. There are small stalls selling fish and ice-cream. There is a small restuarant that have a variety of bentos and seating available to eat (benches at the front of the waterfall) and if you're eating at the restaurant.
Getting here - there's no public transport to get to and from this location. From Katsouji, it's about a 6 min car ride from here. Parking is available near the walkway to Minoh Falls. Or you can walk for 25 mins - which I did going to this location. The walkway to the waterfall is fairly easy but coming back up it will have you out of breath.
I still cannot believe that this magnificent place is just 60mins from Osaka City. The walk from Minoh station to the Falls is quite easy to moderate (moderate for someone who’s not used to long distance walking) and it takes around 40mins. I did this walk very early am on Tuesday 28th of October and the nature was beautiful. When you arrive at Falls, the feeling was spectacular and breathtaking. From the Falls you can walk to the nearby parking area (marked in google maps “Dainichi Parking Lot”) around 15mins and you can pick up a taxi to take you to Katsuoji temple (only 5mins by car). I had to take my flight from Itami that day, so I took a taxi again from Katsuoji temple to Minoh station as I did not have plenty of time to spend (very convenient by the way - there are taxis outside waiting at Katsuoji temple).
My only regret is that I didn’t take at least a selfie or exchanging contacts with a wonderful lady I met at Falls (Erica エリカさん), she was so nice to me and I wish I had the time to spend that day for having a lunch or a coffee. Many regards from Eleni エレニ Japanese-Greek friend!
We decided not to hike to the falls and instead caught a cab to the falls and walked back down. The falls were very relaxing and the air was very cool on a warm day. There were bathrooms, food, snacks and drinks at the falls. It wasn’t very busy at 10am on a Monday.
The walk back down was an easy walk that ran along a stream. We seen snakes and lots of praying mantis and horse hair worms!. Although there were warning signs of monkeys we didn’t see any.
There are a few places of interest along the way including a temple, an insectarium, and a few other shops and monuments.
A good break away from the hustle and bustle of Osaka
Nice getaway from Osaka city to have a small hike.
Almost 3km walk and escape from city vibes.
Lot of shops on the way to enjoy fried tempura and other souvenirs.
Minoh Waterfall is located in Minoh Park, which is in the northern part of Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is approximately 30 minutes from central Osaka by train.
Minoh Waterfall has a height of about 33 meters (108 feet), making it a popular natural landmark in the region.
The best time to visit Minoh Waterfall is during the autumn months, particularly in November, when the surrounding foliage turns vibrant shades of red and orange.
Visitors can enjoy hiking along the scenic trail leading to the waterfall, picnicking, and experiencing the local wildlife. The park is also known for its seasonal events and festivals.
There is no entrance fee to visit Minoh Park and view Minoh Waterfall, making it an accessible destination for both locals and tourists seeking natural beauty.
