Hike up this mountain and waterfall practice.
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.
Takigyo meditation
We will do waterfall training instracted by Shugendo practitioner, Mountain Asceticism known as “Shugen-do.” Shugen-do practitioner walk around the mountain, visiting training sites and places of worship in Mt. Inunaki but you can only join takigyo meditation, or waterfall training. Mt. Inunaki is open to women, earning it the nickname “Nyonin Omine” (Women’s Omine), as only men are permitted to enter Mt. Omine’s training grounds.
Hot spring onsen.
You can experience bathing in 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. After a mountain walk and a waterfall training, you will have a moment of genuine relief.
Note: Inunakionsen Fudoguchikan will be temporarily closed for renovation from April 24 to September 30, 2026.
During this period, guests will use the hot spring facilities at Minamitei.
