Full-Day Private Guided Tour to a Japanese Mountain: Ikoma
Come with us to visit Mount Ikoma for a day on foot and by public transport. The culture, history and natural beauty of Japan will be there for your great pleasure! We begin our visit to the Shinto Shrine Ishikiri Tsurugiya, a 2,700-year-old sacred site rich in history. Then we explore Ishikiri San
📍Meeting point: Exit 4
Come with us to visit Mount Ikoma for a day on foot and by public transport. The culture, history and natural beauty of Japan will be there for your great pleasure! We begin our visit to the Shinto Shrine Ishikiri Tsurugiya, a 2,700-year-old sacred site rich in history. Then we explore Ishikiri Sando, the busy shopping street popular with locals and celebrities. We then proceed to Mount Ikoma. We visit Monzenmachi, a charming area leading to Hozanji Temple. We discover this ancient temple of the 12th century, dedicated to Ganesh. We finish with Ikoma Skyland, an amusement park with breathtaking views of Osaka Bay and Nara’s bowl. These views are particularly magical at sunset. After this day, you will learn more about the history of Japan. You will also have been amazed with the landscapes and panoramic views throughout the visit. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 30 minThis sanctuary dates back 2,700 years and dates from the semi-legendary and historical origin of Japan. The opportunity to learn more about this country!
Stop 2
⏱ 1hA shopping street adjacent to the sanctuary, very popular with Japanese, Japanese stars like to stop there. The opportunity for us to walk and / or do window shopping.
Stop 3
⏱ 30 minThe Ikoma funicular is very cute and worth a visit. It's an attraction in itself. You get a glimpse of it in the photos.
Stop 4
⏱ 30 minPicturesque staircase area overlooking the city and leading to the Hozanji Temple. We go to the temple and then we return to this lunch area.
Stop 5
⏱ 1hA unique temple with its windows to the four seasons. The most daring will climb a little up the mountain to reach the Buddha that we see in the distance.
Stop 6
⏱ 2hThe Ikoma Sanjo amusement park is free and is very popular among young children, as well as young couples. Attractions, rather for young children, are paid for by unit. The view of Osaka and Nara is magnificent. In summer, the park closes later so that you can admire the lights of the cities below.
What’s Included
- ✓Guide and Guide Fees (Transport, Lunch and Entrance Fees)
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Lunch
- ✗Transport Fees (around 2,000 JPY/person/day)
Additional Info
- 👶Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 🍼Specialized infant seats are available
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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