Why You Should Visit
A summer-night tradition that lights up the 33-meter Minoh Falls and spots along the Takimichi trail — Ryuanji temple, Saikoji and the Daimon bridge — with full-color LED washes themed on summer coolness. The gorge walk feels noticeably cooler than the city, making this one of Osaka's best evening-stroll escapes from the heat. On August 15 a projection mapping show plays at Ryuanji. Free to view; walk up the trail from Hankyu Minoh Station.
Participating Shops
Shop List & Map
The ten shops of the "Minoh's Best Bites, chosen by the pros" campaign. The five Calpis items were picked by Asahi Soft Drinks brand master Tadashi Hino, and the five beer pairings by Kaori Oshita, president of Minoh Beer. Available 26 July – 30 August 2026.
Essentials
- location
- Meiji-no-Mori Minoh Quasi-National Park, along the Takimichi trail (Minoh Falls, Ryuanji and more)
- period
- July 25, 2026 (Sat) - August 30, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- Illumination from sunset to 21:00 (the riverside kawadoko lighting continues to Sep 13)
- cost
- Free
- Links
- access
- The Takimichi trailhead is right by Minoh Station (Hankyu Minoh Line); the falls are about a 40-minute walk up. By car, take Route 423 (Shin-Midosuji) and use parking near Minoh Station.
- NOTE
- [Illumination (Jul 26 – Aug 30, sunset–21:00)]
- Minoh Falls, Daimon bridge, Shugyo-no-Koba, Ryuanji, Saikoji, Hashimoto-tei, MINOH-kankian, the Senbon path and more along the trail
- The kawadoko riverside lighting alone runs to Sep 13
[Projection mapping at Ryuanji]
- Aug 15 (Sat) 19:30–21:00 (cancelled in rain, no rain date)
- Themed on Minoh's nature, history and culture
[Where to buy Minoh Beer]
- Higuchi Sake Shop and Beer Shop UMEHARA pour by the glass and sell bottles to take home
[Instagram campaign (Jul 26 – Aug 30)]
- A prize draw for Calpis and Minoh Beer gift sets and more
- Three steps: 1) follow the Minoh tourism association account @minoh_kankoukyoukai, 2) photograph a participating shop's limited item, the trail scenery or your walk, 3) post it with the hashtag #箕面とっておき
[What to bring]
- Walkable shoes, a flashlight and a light layer for the evening
*May be cancelled depending on weather.
出典: 箕面市観光協会・箕面市公式サイト
FAQ
Is the trail walkable at night?
When is the projection mapping?
Is it actually cooler up there?
Calendar
Add it to your calendar so you can check back on it later.
Events
Events nearby & around the same time
Other events happening around the same time or in a similar area.

7/24 - 9/23
Bampaku Summer Festival 2026 at Expo '70 Commemorative Park
Expo '70 Commemorative Park — around the Tower of the Sun, Omatsuri Hiroba and Yume-no-Ike

8/22 - 8/23
Expo Bharat Fes 2026 Summer — Biryani Festival
Ue-no-Hiroba, Expo '70 Commemorative Park
8/8
23rd Mandoro Fire Festival 2026
Senri River banks (Kayano) and Kayano Square at Minoh Q's Mall

10/2 - 10/4
SAKANA & JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026 at Expo '70 Park
Omatsuri Hiroba, Expo '70 Commemorative Park (Suita, Osaka)

8/7 - 8/16
Saketabi Yoichi 2026 — Craft Beer & Sake Night Market at KITTE Osaka
KITTE Osaka, B1 Sunken Garden
Events
What to do in Kobe this weekend?

5/2 - 3/20
Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks 2026–27 | Weekend Fireworks off Meriken Park
Meriken Park

7/11 - 8/30
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens GARDEN FEST 2026 -Summer-
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway

7/24 - 8/16
Arima Ryofu Beer Garden 2026
Arima Shinsui Hiroba

7/28 - 8/3
NIGHT PICNIC 2026
Higashi Yuenchi Park

8/7 - 8/9
Ikuta Shrine Daikai Summer Festival 2026
Ikuta Shrine (1-2-1 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe)
8/7 - 8/9
KOBE SHUYU FES 2026
Sankita Hiroba and 8 other venues around Sannomiya, Chuo-ku, Kobe
Explore