Japan · Trekking

Mt. Inunaki Trekking and Hot Springs in Izumisano, Osaka

7 Hours Round trip from Izumisano Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek on sacred Mt. Inunaki with a guide
02 Visit Sipporyuji Temple in a Shugendo setting
03 See shrines, Buddhist statues, stone pillars, and waterfalls
04 Relax in Inunaki Hot Spring after the mountain walk
05 Choose between an open-air bath and an indoor large bath
06 Enjoy seasonal Kaiseki cuisine in a private Japanese-style room
07 Round-trip public bus transportation from Izumisano Station is included

Discover a different side of Osaka on a guided day trip to Mt. Inunaki, one of Japan’s oldest sacred mountains and now considered the birthplace of Shugen-do. Walk through a primeval forest to Sipporyuji Temple, passing stone pillars, shrines, Buddhist statues, waterfalls, and mountain scenery shaped by centuries of spiritual practice.

After your trek, unwind with a soothing hot spring bath and enjoy seasonal Kaiseki cuisine in a private Japanese-style room. With bus transportation between Izumisano Station and Mt. Inunaki included, this experience combines nature, spirituality, and traditional Japanese hospitality in one rewarding day.

Walk through a primeval forest to Sipporyuji Temple, passing stone pillars, shrines, Buddhist statues, waterfalls, and mountain scenery shaped by centuries of spiritual practice.

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What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Osaka

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hike up this mountain to the temple

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 to the temple. About 35 minutes bus transportation from Izumisano station to Mt. Inunaki and its return transportation is included in the tour duration.

Shugendo-style temple

Stone pillars are lined up on both sides of the approach, and red and black flags are erected. It is a Shugendo-style temple, with many shrines and Buddhist statues. The syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism is evident, with the Hotei statue visible behind the stone torii gate. The Inunaki River flows through the mountains, and there are seven waterfalls and places to practice.

experience bathing in Inunaki Hot spring onsen and Kaiseki lunch at Fudoguchikan

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, 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.

The route