Mt. Inunaki Trekking and Goma Prayer Experience in Osaka
Highlights
Osaka
Private Tour
7 Hours
EASY
English, Spanish
Description
You will experience "Goma Prayer" in a sacred mountain called Mt.Inunaki.In this tour, you hike up the mountain to the Shipporyujii-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 to "Fudouguchi-Kan", Onsen Ryokan at the entrance of Mt.Inunaki, enjoy soaking in the Inunaki hot springs.
※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.
Itinerary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.