Embark on this 6 hour private tour to uncover Mt. Horaiji's history, stunning natural scenery and spiritual significance. This journey combines cultural exploration with a moderate walk (going down the third-largest staircase in Japan, instead of up!).
Travel deeper and hear about a number of significant landmarks and viewpoints on the tour, including Mt. Horaiji's shrine, temple, Buddhist stone monuments, stone steps and temple street. On Saturday tours we visit the beautiful river nearby.
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Don't just visit Mt. Horaiji - join us to experience its awe-inspiring beauty while we share its fascinating legends and history.
Tour highlights
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While showing you around the spectacular nature and sights of Mt. Horaiji, we share its incredible legends and history.
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See the landscapes and views from trails and lookouts on our carefully selected route.
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Enjoy an included delicious bento box lunch while enjoying panoramic views at the main temple.
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Explore Mt. Horaiji’s ancient 1,400+ stone steps without needing to climb up (though we have a tour for anyone wanting the challenge)
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All-day private tour, possible as a day trip from Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka. We spend roughly 6 hours on the mountain, hiking around 7kms.
- Spiritual significance
- Mt Horaiji holds great significance in the Japanese 'Shugendou' faith, famous for mountain monks looking for enlightenment on rocky peaks.
Hear about this mysterious cultural history and the mountain's 1,300 year Shugendou legacy as we journey through the mountain's landscapes.
- Learn more about Japan
- Join our adventure of cultural discovery and natural exploration, where you'll have the opportunity to discover the essence of Mt Horaiji.
Don't just come and visit the mountain, let us give you the full story!
- Interested? Get in touch at the link below!
Data
- Holding Time
- This tour does not run on Sundays, or in July, August or September due to Summer heat. Feel free to contact us about a custom tour if you're visiting during these times.
Tour starts: 10:50am (train arrival time)
Tour ends: ~5:00pm
- Place
- Tour starts: Yuyaonsen Station (on the JR Iida line, spelled i-i-d-a)
Tour explores the Mt. Horaiji area.
Tour ends: Hon-Nagashino Station (on the JR Iida line)
The JR Iida line terminates at Toyohashi Station, which is on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line between Tokyo and Osaka.
- Fee
- Up to 2 people:
¥30,000
3 or 10:
¥30,000 + ¥1,000 each for the third and extra guests
Please see inclusions and exclusions in the FAQs on the tour website.
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Tour website
Access
Get directions on Google Maps
By Public Transport
- From Tokyo/Osaka/Kyoto, take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Toyohashi Station, then transfer to the Iida (i-i-d-a) line to reach Yuyaonsen Station.
By Car
- If travelling by car, we have a tour plan with more flexible timing and meals, please contact us.
