Japan · Religious & Spiritual

Mt. Inunaki Trekking and Goma Prayer Experience in Osaka

7 Hours Round trip from Izumisano Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek on sacred Mt. Inunaki with a guide
  • 02 Visit Shipporyuji Temple for a Goma prayer experience
  • 03 Learn about Mt. Inunaki’s connection to Shugen-do
  • 04 Relax in Inunaki Hot Spring after the hike
  • 05 Choose between open-air and indoor hot spring baths
  • 06 Round-trip public bus transportation from Izumisano station included
  • 07 Experience a full day of trekking, spirituality, and onsen culture

Discover a deeply spiritual side of Japan on this full-day experience at sacred Mt. Inunaki. Trek through the mountain landscape with your guide, learn about its connection to Shugen-do, and visit Shipporyuji Temple for a traditional Goma prayer ceremony.

Along the way, experience the atmosphere of one of Japan’s oldest sacred mountains before unwinding with a hot spring bath in Inunaki Onsen. This tour combines light adventure, religious tradition, and relaxation in a single memorable day from Izumisano.

Please note that 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.

Discover a deeply spiritual side of Japan on this full-day experience at sacred Mt. Inunaki.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Uji
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Mt. Inunaki trekking

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.

Goma Prayer experience

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.

Experience bathing in the Inunaki Hot Spring onsen

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.You have authentic Japanese cuisine and enjoy soaking in the Inunaki hot springs. Fudoguchikan provides a private Japanese room only for you. Let's have a great experience in your staying Japan. Let's have a great experience in your staying Japan.

※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

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Izumisano 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guide Fee
  • Goma prayer experience
  • Public bus ticket between Izumisano station and Mt.Inunak
  • Onsen admission fee

What's Not Included

  • 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.

Know before you go

  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Izumisano, JP
Tour start
Izumisano, JP
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Izumisano.

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