Mt. Inunaki Trekking and Goma Prayer Experience in Osaka

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Goma prayer experience
Onsen admission fee at Fudouguchi kan
Public bus ticket between Izumisano station and Mt.Inunak
Guide Fee

Personal expenses
Insuarance
There are no place to provide lunch meal in this moutain itinerary. We recommend you to prepare your light meal. There is a Seven‐Eleven convenience store at Izumisano station, our meeting spot.

Overview

Starting in mid-November, Inunaki Mountain transforms with vibrant autumn colors, creating the perfect season for trekking. The mountains, covered in red and yellow hues, resemble a beautiful painting. As you walk along trails blanketed with fallen leaves, the crisp autumn air and seasonal scents provide a refreshing escape from daily life. This limited-time trekking experience amid stunning autumn foliage offers a unique adventure that can only be enjoyed during this special season. You will experience "Goma Prayer" in a sacred mountain called Mt. Inunaki. In this tour, you hike up the mountain to the Sipporyuji-temple with our guide through premival forest which has been a training basement for "Yamabushi", Buddist monk. After arriving at the temple, Please enter the main hall about 15 minutes before the ”Goma Prayer" starts. When you go back to "Fudouguchi-Kan", Onsen Ryokan at the entrance of Mt. Inunaki, enjoy soaking in the Inunaki hot springs.

Meeting points

Izumisano Station
3-chōme-11-41 Uemachi, Izumisano, Osaka 598-0007, Japan

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We will meet at the Izumisano station ticket gate

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Inunakisan

Mt. Inunaki is regarded as one of the oldest sacred mountains in Japan. According to recent historical research and advances in the academic study of Shugen-do, Mt. Inunaki is now considered the birthplace of Shugen-do. We hike up this mountain and waterfall practice. About 35 minutes bus transportation from Izumisano station to Mt. Inunaki and its return transportation is included in the tour duration.

3 hours
Shipporyuji Temple Hondō

We visit the Shiporyuji temple and do the Goma ceremony, a Mountain Asceticism known as “Shugen-do.” Goma means “to burn” in Sanskrit. As fire burns away everything on the ground, including even defilement and worldly desires, it is believed to be sacred. We offer your wishes at the “Gomadan” altar by making a holy fire in front of Honzon (principal image of Buddha), Kurikara Fudo Myo-o.

2 hours
Inunakiyama Onsen Fudouguchikan

You can experience bathing in the Inunaki Hot Spring onsen. Choose between two types of hot spring pools. Enjoy natural hot spring bathing in the Open-air bath with a view of a mountain stream, or the comfort of an Indoor large bath.

2 hours

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 12100% refund

June 13No refund

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Trekking with Onsen Experience

Published on Jan, 2025

I had a fantastic experience doing this trekking excursion. I really enjoyed learning about the history and being apart of the prayer experience in particular. If you are interested in learning the culture from an English speaking guide while taking some fantastic nature, this would be a wonderful experience for you. I came during the winter season so I’d imagine the waterfall would be heavier if you were to come toward the summer months. The trip ended with an onsen experience at a nearby hotel, using their natural outdoor onsen tub - this was sooooo relaxing and just a fantastic way to complete the adventure! The whole experience was well organized and seamless. I’m very thrilled and will really cherish the memory.

Very Memorable Experience

Published on Oct, 2024

October 2024 We were extremely fortunate to have both Ryusuke and Yuko as our guides on the Mt. Inunaki Trekking and Goma Prayer Experience in Osaka Tour. They were extremely knowledgeable, pointing out and explaining things we would have just walked by had we been on our own. They also answered all our questions we had accumulated about Japan, customs, shrines, and temples etc, prior to going on the tour, so thank you very much for that! For the trail itself, bring bug spray and water/food. We both wore sneakers and were fine. The path is uneven and mostly an incline, but not much different than other shrines/temples we visited previously. The fire ceremony was a very unique experience, it was nice to talk to a monk and see a ritual in person, very memorable. The hot springs offer a lovely view of the local forest and a great way to relax at the end. Everything is provided at the hot springs including towels. Make sure to have ice cream in the lobby after to cool down, those spring are truly hot. We did the tour on a thurs and it was pretty quiet, only a few other people around. Highly recommend! Great guides! Thank you Ryusuke and Yuko for such a memorable experice in your beautiful country!

Very Memorable Experience

Published on Oct, 2024

Truly unique spiritual experience

Published on Dec, 2023

One of the most unique experiences I've had in Japan (and I've been living here for 5 years). Calming, peaceful and you get to see a hidden side of Japan. For me this was the highlight of my year and I'm so grateful that I was allowed to participate in this special ceremony This tour is perfect for singles, couples or a group of friends

Hiking Inunaki

Published on Dec, 2023

I'd heard of Inunaki from a friend who does a lot of hikes of their own. When an opportunity to visit the area on a tour presented itself, I went. I look forward to visiting again on my own so that I can spend more time enjoying the river and the scenery. I also look forward to returning to try mizugyo (the Buddhist practice of meditating under a waterfall) at the beautiful Shipporyuji Temple. The open air Onsen (Japanese hot spring) bath at Fudoguchikan is also amazing. I've been to several scenic and beautiful Onsen throughout Japan. This one holds its own against the best of them.

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