What You Will Do
Come with us to visit Mount Ikoma for a day. 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 take public transport to the summit of 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 had plenty in your eyes with the landscapes and panoramic views throughout the visit. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Ishikiri Tsurugiyajinja Shrine Kaminosha
30 minutes
This 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!
2
Ishikiri Sando Shopping Street
1 hour
A 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.
3
Kintetsu Ikoma Cable Car
30 minutes
The Ikoma funicular is very cute and worth a visit. It's an attraction in itself. You get a glimpse of it in the photos.
4
Monzencho
30 minutes
Picturesque staircase area overlooking the city and leading to the Hozanji Temple. We go to the temple and then we return to this lunch area.
5
Hozan-ji Temple
1 hour
A 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.
6
Ikoma Sanjyo Amusement Park
2 hours
The 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.
Show 5 more stops