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You will experience the “Goma Prayer” on a sacred mountain called Mt. Inunaki. On this tour, you will hike up the mountain to Shipporyuji Temple with our guide through a primeval forest that has served as a training ground for Yamabushi, or Buddhist monks. 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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet at the Izumisano station ticket gate
Itinerary
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1Inunakisan
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.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
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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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Inunakiyama Onsen Fudouguchikan
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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