Nara: Mt. Ikoma Guided Hiking Tour with Cable Car and Views
ID: GYG1082826-1666889
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Hike Mt. Ikoma, ride Japan's oldest cable car line, and explore temples, shrines, and an amusement park. Enjoy views of Osaka and Nara on this guided tour.
Meet your guide at Kintetsu Ikoma Station and begin your adventure. Climb to the mountaintop mostly by the oldest cable car line in Japan. Cross the prefectural border twice, once in the amusement park and again at Kuragari-touge, one of Japan's 100 best roads.
Explore historical temples, shrines, and a mountaintop amusement park. Take in breathtaking views of both Osaka and Nara. Experience the mountain's seasonal changes and local life.
Hike approximately 8.5 km on trails and paved roads. Be prepared for steep, potentially slippery, and muddy paths.
Highlights
- Explore historical temples and shrines nestled in the mountain's embrace
- Enjoy breathtaking views of Osaka and Nara from scenic viewpoints
- Cross the prefectural border twice, including at Kuragari-touge
- Experience the seasonal changes and local living of Mt. Ikoma
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour requires a moderate level of fitness.
The hiking trail can be slippery and muddy.
The tour involves steep climbs and descents.
The walking distance is approximately 8.5 km.
The tour time sometimes takes longer due to conditions and weather.
Bring plenty of drinks and food just in case.
If you are a frequent hiker, this will not be too hard.
Starting at Kintetsu Ikoma Station and Ending at Kintetsu Shinishikiri Station.
In Ikoma Station, Outside of the Central Exit where in front of a convenience store (Family Mart)
INCLUDED
- Guided hiking tour
- Cable car ride
- Visit to historical temples and shrines
- Visit to the mountaintop amusement park
- Viewpoints of Osaka and Nara
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
