Explore Iwafune Shrine Osaka Bus Tour
- 5h 50m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Venture beyond Osaka into the hills of Katano for an adventurous day tour featuring the iconic Hoshi no Buranko suspension bridge and the ancient Iwafune Shrine. Walk across one of Japan's largest wooden suspension bridges, towering above lush forests, before embarking on a scenic hike to the Iwafune Shrine, renowned for its colossal sacred boulders. Navigate the boulder-crawling paths and absorb the rich history of this spiritual site. Enjoy a day filled with natural beauty, cultural insights, and a packed lunch amidst stunning landscapes. - Full-day tour with pick-up and drop-off in Osaka - Cross the spectacular Hoshi no Buranko bridge, 280 meters long - Explore Iwafune Shrine and its sacred rock formations - Suitable for participants with moderate fitness; up to 13,000 steps of walking
Inclusions
What's included
- All trains & buses used during the tour
What's not
- You will have time to buy something for lunch on the tour
- Accommodation
Itinerary
Journey up to the Hoshi no Buranko Bridge. The path takes you through nature, the side of the road and on boardwalks. It is a great escape from the city. This path is completely uphill but most of it is a light slope. The part right before the bridge includes stairs for about 300 meters. You will then have plenty of time to take pictures on the bridge before heading up to the observation area. Here you have more time for pictures as well as time to eat the lunch you brought. You will have a chance to get lunch in the morning at a convenience store or feel free to bring your own. The journey to the start point of the walk takes about an hour, including one transfer and time to get lunch.
Along the way to the shrine you will have the chance to encounter waterfalls, streams and interesting rockfaces. Once you have arrived at Iwafune Shrine you can see the giant stones that make it a unique and spiritual spot. They are thought to have been the ship of a god who came down from the heavens. If it hasn't rained recently you will have the opportunity to go into the sacred cave! From here its time to head to the bus to begin your journey back to Osaka. From here it will take slightly less than an hour to get back.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet us at Akatsuki Square, located on the first floor of the North Gate Building inside JR Osaka Station. Look for a wide open area with two escalators on either side. Do not go up the escalators, wait on the first floor.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Osaka
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 345 day trips we list in Osaka.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Osaka
Osaka is known as Japan's kitchen, a big-hearted port city of neon canals, street food and a grand castle, with Kyoto, Nara and Kobe close by.
Dotonbori, the canal-side entertainment strip, is the city's beating heart, its giant mechanical crab and glowing billboards reflected in the water. Nearby, the covered arcades of Shinsaibashi and the kitchenware street of Doguyasuji draw shoppers, and Kuromon Market tempts with seafood, wagyu skewers and fruit.
Top-ranked sights in Osaka: Tsutenkaku Tower, Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo), Nara Park (Nara Koen).
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