"The Minoh Takimichi One-Way Sightseeing Bus" is now in service!
No More Traffic Jams or Parking Issues! Enjoy Easy Exploration of Minoh's Top Tourist Spots on the Minoh Shuttle Bus
On April 20, 2024, the "Minoh Takimichi One-Way Sightseeing Bus," began operating between Hankyu Minoh Station, Takimichi, Minoh Ohtaki, and Katsuo-ji Temple.Just a 30-minute train ride from Osaka city center, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the Meiji no Mori Minoh Quasi-National Park, which includes the Minoh Ohtaki.
The Minoh Quasi-National Park is home to many popular tourist attractions, including Minoh Ohtaki, the only waterfall in Osaka Prefecture to be named one of "Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls", the 1,300-year-old Katsuo-ji Temple, Ryuanji Temple, Saikouji Temple, Minoh Park Insect Museum, and the lively Takimichi street lined with souvenir shops.
By taking the sightseeing bus, you can efficiently explore Minoh's popular tourist spots without needing a car and enjoy a stroll along "Takimichi," where shops and restaurants selling local specialties such as Minoh beer are lined up. The one-day pass includes coupons (worth ¥400) that can be used at shops along Takimichi and Katsuo-ji Temple, making it a great deal.
Experience the Takimichi sightseeing to the fullest by using the sightseeing bus!
Operation Route
The service operates on a shared-ride bus basis.・Hankyu Minoh Station ⇒ Minoh Ohtaki (Dainichi Parking Lot) ⇒ Katsuo-ji Temple
・Katsuo-ji Temple ⇒ Minoh Ohtaki (Dainichi Parking Lot) ⇒ Hankyu Minoh Station
Operation period
・Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from April 20, 2024 (Saturday) to March 30, 2025 (Sunday)・Weekdays during the summer vacation period (from Tuesday, July 16 to Friday, August 23)
*Excluding autumn leaves season and year-end/New Year holidays.
Timetable
[Hankyu Minoh Station ⇒ Minoh Ohtaki]・Saturdays: 10:00 - 16:30, 6 buses
・Sundays & holidays: 10:00 - 15:20, 5 buses
*During Illumination Period*: 10:00 - 18:50, 9 buses
[Minoh Ohtaki ⇔ Katsuo-ji Temple]
・Saturdays: Around 10:00 - around 17:00, 17 buses
・Sundays & holidays: Around 10:00 - around 16:00, 15 buses
*During Illumination Period: Around 10:00 - around 19:00, 20 buses
*Night Illumination Dates (Minoh Ohtaki and Takimichi area): April 20, 27, 28, and May 3, 4, 5 (6 days)
*For more information, please visit Minoh City's website.
Where to Board
*Please check the closing time of Katsuo-ji Temple before boarding.[Saturdays]
・6:00 PM (Last Admission 5:30 PM)
[Sundays & Holidays]
・5:00 PM (Last Admission 4:30 PM)
[During Illumination Period]
・8:30 PM (Last Admission 8:00 PM)
Tickets
【One-day unlimited ride ticket (Free boarding and descending on the day)】・Adult： ¥2,000
・Children： ¥1,000
【Segment ticket】
・¥700 per section (for both adults and children)
*Bus tickets are sold on board. Please purchase your ticket when boarding for the first time.
*Tickets cannot be purchased on the 7:45 PM and 8:40 PM buses departing from Katsuo-ji Temple.
*Please note that if you board from "Hankyu Minoh Station" to "Katsuo-ji Temple," you will pass through "Minoh Ohtaki (Dainichi Parking Lot)," so the fare will be for 2 sections (¥1,400).
Two Boarding Benefits
The one-day unlimited ride ticket for adults includes a set of ¥400 worth of coupon tickets that can be used at shops along Takimichi, around Minoh Station, and at Katsuo-ji Temple.When presenting the one-day ride ticket at the entrance of Katsuo-ji Temple, you'll receive a ¥100 discount on the entrance fee.
【One-Day Unlimited Ride Ticket (Adults Only)】
The ticket includes a ¥400 coupon, which can be used at Katsuo-ji Temple and shops along Takimichi.
【One-Day Unlimited Ride Ticket (Adults & Children)】
¥100 discount on the entrance fee for Katsuo-ji Temple
- Adults: ¥500 → ¥400
- Children (Elementary/Junior High School): ¥400 → ¥300
- Preschoolers: ¥100 → ¥0
*Click "here" for the list of shops where coupon tickets can be used.
Recommended routes and spots
Explore Meiji no Mori Minoh National Park with the whole family and experience the beauty of nature in every season, including Minoh Ohtaki.
Recommended Plan (1)
Use a one-day pass to take the bus from Hankyu Minoh Station directly to Katsuo-ji Temple.
On the way back, get off at Minoh Ohtaki (Dainichi Parking Lot), then walk down the Takimichi, visiting Ryuanji Temple and Saikouji Temple.
Recommended Plan (2)
Take the Hankyu bus from Minoh-Kayano Station to Katsuo-ji Temple.
From Katsuo-ji Temple, hop on the "Minoh Takimichi One-Way Sightseeing Bus" to Minoh Ohtaki (Dainichi Parking Lot).
Walk down the Takimichi, visiting Ryuanji Temple and Saikouji Temple, then head to Hankyu Minoh Station.
Afterward, take the Hankyu bus back to Minoh-Kayano Station.
(1) Katsuo-ji Temple
Known as the "Temple of Victory" or the "Temple of Winning Daruma," this prestigious temple in Kansai is overflowing with numerous visitors praying for the luck of victory from all over Japan.
With its vast expanse of approximately 26.446 hectares, this site is renowned for its cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, and maple trees, offering a breathtaking spectacle in every season.
■ Katsuo-ji Temple
https://katsuo-ji-temple.or.jp/
Known as the "Temple of Victory" or the "Temple of Winning Daruma," this prestigious temple in Kansai is overflowing with numerous visitors praying for the luck of victory from all over Japan.
With its vast expanse of approximately 26.446 hectares, this site is renowned for its cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, and maple trees, offering a breathtaking spectacle in every season.
■ Katsuo-ji Temple
https://katsuo-ji-temple.or.jp/
(2) Minoh Ohtaki
You can't miss the dynamic scenery, selected as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls.
Legend has it that 'En no Gyoja (Founder of the Shugendo)' encountered a dragon god during his training.
On a clear day in the morning, you might even see a rainbow.
■ Minoh Ohtaki
https://minohkankou.net/sights/area/minohotaki/
You can't miss the dynamic scenery, selected as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls.
Legend has it that 'En no Gyoja (Founder of the Shugendo)' encountered a dragon god during his training.
On a clear day in the morning, you might even see a rainbow.
■ Minoh Ohtaki
https://minohkankou.net/sights/area/minohotaki/
(3) Ryuanji Temple
The oldest Benzaiten in Japan, enshrined in the temple's main hall where the lottery originated, is worshipped as the god of talents and wealth.
It is known as the base for mountain asceticism and attracts ascetics from all over the country.
■ Ryuanji Temple
https://www.ryuanji.org/
The oldest Benzaiten in Japan, enshrined in the temple's main hall where the lottery originated, is worshipped as the god of talents and wealth.
It is known as the base for mountain asceticism and attracts ascetics from all over the country.
■ Ryuanji Temple
https://www.ryuanji.org/
(4) Saikouji Temple
This is the place where the god of marital harmony and matchmaking, "Daisho Kangiten," is said to have first appeared in Japan.
Also, the amulet for love fulfillment, "Kensobun," is noteworthy.
■ Saikouji Temple
https://www.saikouji-minoh.com/
This is the place where the god of marital harmony and matchmaking, "Daisho Kangiten," is said to have first appeared in Japan.
Also, the amulet for love fulfillment, "Kensobun," is noteworthy.
■ Saikouji Temple
https://www.saikouji-minoh.com/
The front of Minoh Station illuminated
The square in front of Minoh Station is illuminated from 5:00 p.m. Enjoy the vibrant lights along with the bus tour.
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