Explore the charm of Osaka through the autumn leaves of Minoh and visiting museums.
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The Highlight
- Enjoy scenic hike on Minoh amid Autumn Leaves.
- Visit stunning Minoh Falls surrounded by colorful leaves for perfect photography.
- Design your own personalized Cup Noodle.
- Wandering through The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living to feels like taking a journey through Japan's recent past.
- Stroll through Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street to explore the heart and soul of Osaka.
The Experience
Mt. Minoh is a recommended hiking spot which you can feel negative ions from nature, and is located about only 30 minutes from the city of Osaka. In the fall season, the mountain is entirely colored brightly, and many tourists from Japan and also from overseas tourists gather here every year to enjoy the Autumn Leaves. Tempura of maple leaves and grilled ayu (sweetfish) are famous for the local food. You may possibly encounter wild monkeys along the way! Let's enjoy the autumn leaves in this spectacular natural setting.
Ryuanji Temple This temple is one of the famous spots for Autumn Leaves in Minoh Park. During the day time in fall season, you can visit the main hall, Phoenix Tower, and dry landscape garden. Enjoy the autumn leaves along with the temple's scenery. After sunset, the temple is lit up and visitors can enjoy the fantastic scenery.
Tojin Modori Iwa This spot is a pair of giant rocks lying across the path near Minoh Falls. Legend has it that a noble from China once visited Minoh Falls but turned back due to the steep mountain road. The rocks are believed to have energy and are well-known as power stones.
Hitome Senbon The observatory is covered with thousands of standing maple trees. The name "Hitome Senbon" comes from the fact that as if you can see thousands of maple trees in autumn colors at a glance. Please enjoy the mountains in red and yellow.
Minoh Falls This spot is a 33-meter waterfall selected as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls. During the Autumn Leaves season, you can enjoy the beautiful contrast between the maple leaves and the waterfall. The best angle for photography is from the red Takimi Bridge. Experience nature while feeling the negative ions. The waterfall is illuminated at dusk. Why not take a picture of the fantastic scenery?
Cup Noodles Museum The Cup Noodle Museum in Osaka is a must-visit destination for instant ramen enthusiasts. One of the highlights is the "My Cup Noodle Factory" experience, where you can design your own personalized Cup Noodle. The museum has a fun and whimsical atmosphere, with large-scale displays and models that bring the world of instant ramen to life. It's a delightful place that celebrates Japanese food culture and innovation.
The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living The museum's overall layout and environment are meticulously crafted to enhance the experience. The recreated street scenes, model shops, and other period details make you feel as if you've been transported to the streets of old Osaka, allowing you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of that era.
Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street This shopping street is a historic and traditional commercial district located in the heart of Osaka. When you stroll along the 400-meter long shopping arcade and admire the eclectic array of shops lining both sides, you can observe the daily scenes of the local residents going about their business. Tenjinbashi-suji is also an excellent place to savor the renowned Osaka cuisine. Along the street, you'll find numerous long-established ramen shops, takoyaki (octopus ball) stalls, and a variety of other eateries serving up the local delicacies. It's a captivating blend of the old and the new, making it a must-visit destination for any traveler seeking to explore the heart and soul of Osaka. ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー Information about tour operator Name H.I.S. Co.,Ltd. address Kamiyacho Trust Tower 5F 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6905, JAPAN registration number No.724 by Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Information about tour Place of departure and destination OSAKA number of days of travel 1day means of transportation Bus name of bus company Ginga Kotsu Co.,Ltd meals :1 Minimum number of passengers to operate.15 people Ｎumber of GUIDE：1 ・Please, read and understand the terms and conditions about our travel packages at the following link: https://www.his-j.com/company/yakkan/boshu_j_2009.pdf ・Please, read and understand the terms and conditions about this product at the following link: https://www.his-j.com/company/yakkan ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- Include: Boxed Meal
- 08:45Meet your guide in front of the Mainichi Newspaper Building
- 09:00Departure at Mainichi Newspaper Building
- 10:00Arrive at Minoh Station.
- Minoh Station⇒Ryuanji Temple(25min/Walk)
- Ryuanji Temple(20min/Entrance fee is included)
- Ryuanji Temple⇒Tojin Modori Iwa(30min/Walk)
- Tojin Modori Iwa
- Tojin Modori Iwa⇒Hitome Senbon(5min/Walk)
- Hitome Senbon
- Hitome Senbon⇒Minoh Falls(10min/Walk)
- Minoh Falls (About 60 min / Enjoy this wonderful waterfall in a natural environment filled with negative ions during lunch time) ★ Japanese-style lunch box included
- Move on to Cupnoodles Museum(55min/Air-conditioned Bus)
- Cupnoodles Museum(70min/Entrance fee is included)
- Move on to The Osaka Museum Of Housing and Living(60min/Air-conditioned Bus)
- The Osaka Museum Of Housing and Living (60min/Entrance fee is included)
- Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street (About 30min/Walking)
- 18:00End of the tour in front of the Mainichi Newspaper Building
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This is not a private tour, and you will be enjoying the experience with other guests.
- If the minimum number of 15 participants is not reached 14 days prior to the scheduled date, the tour may be cancelled.
- Please refrain from bringing your own food and drinks on board the cruise during the tour.
- Please note that bringing large luggage during the tour is not allowed.
Important Booking Information
Customer Guidelines:
- Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
- IMPORTANT: The bus will depart according to the schedule and will not wait for late arrivals.
- Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
- The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
- This tour basically utilizes a bus, and there may be delays in arrival time due to traffic or other factors.
- Due to traffic or other reasons, the duration of visits at each destination may be shortened, and arrival times may be delayed.
- Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
- Wearing your seatbelt is mandatory while the bus is in motion due to legal regulations.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the bus.
- Please refrain from standing up while the bus is in motion.
- If you accidentally leave any belongings on the bus, please be aware that they will be disposed of.
- Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
- Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when you book. especially if the tour includes lunch.
- This tour includes hiking. Please wear comfortable clothing on the tour.
- For those who have reserved the night plan, some locations are dark. Therefore, please bring a light to illuminate your feet.
Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)