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From Osaka: Nakayama Temple and Takedao Former Railway Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 8h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Explore the Nakayamadera Temple complex and its five-story blue pagoda
- Trek along the Takedao Abandoned Railway and through the Mukogawa Gorge
- Cross iron bridges and navigate dark tunnels on a scenic mountain trail
- Soak your feet in the healing thermal waters of the Takedao Onsen
- End your day at Satsukiyama Park with views of Ikeda City and Osaka
Activity location
- Osaka
- Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 3-chōme-1-1 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0001, Japan | Meet-Up Location: Akatsuki Square (暁の広場), JR Osaka Station Please meet us at Akatsuki Square, located on the first floor of the North Gate Building inside JR Osaka Station. It’s just north of the Central Exit ticket gates and near the North Central Exit. Look for a wide open area with two escalators on either side. Do not go up the escalators—please wait on the first floor. ---------- Coming from the Midosuji Subway Line (e.g., Namba or Shinsaibashi) After getting off the Midosuji Subway Line, look for signs toward JR Osaka Station. This may involve going upstairs or through connecting hallways. Enter JR Osaka Station and head toward the Central Exit. Once you pass through the Central Exit ticket gates (or reach them if you're not using JR lines), walk straight ahead (north) toward Yodobashi Camera. You’ll arrive at Akatsuki Square, which is on the first floor with escalators on each side.
- Osaka, Osaka, Japan
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From Osaka: Nakayama Temple and Takedao Former Railway Tour
- 8h
- English
What's included, what's not
- Visit to Nakayamadera Temple
- Guided Trek along Takedao Abandoned Railway
- Visit to Takedao Onsen Footbath
- Visit to Satsukiyama Park and the famous torii
- Lunch & Snacks
- Transportation to/from the starting point
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Littering
- Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
What you can expect
Begin your journey at Nakayamadera, a magnificent temple complex famed for its stunning five-story blue pagoda and deep-rooted traditions of safe childbirth and family protection. Enjoy a moment of reflection before transitioning to the mountain landscapes of the Japanese countryside.
Continue your adventure as you step back in time to trek along the Takedao Abandoned Railway, a scenic trail where rusted tracks and old brick tunnels wind through the dramatic Mukogawa Gorge. Navigate dark tunnels and cross skeletal iron bridges that offer breathtaking views of the rushing river and seasonal foliage below.
Arrive at the secluded Takedao Onsen, where you can soak away your feet fatigue in healing thermal waters tucked away in a quiet mountain valley. Before the day fades, make a final stop at the hillside Satsukiyama Park, where the grand torii gate frames a sweeping panoramic view of Ikeda City and the twinkling lights of the Osaka skyline beyond.
Location
Activity location
- Osaka
- Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 3-chōme-1-1 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0001, Japan | Meet-Up Location: Akatsuki Square (暁の広場), JR Osaka Station Please meet us at Akatsuki Square, located on the first floor of the North Gate Building inside JR Osaka Station. It’s just north of the Central Exit ticket gates and near the North Central Exit. Look for a wide open area with two escalators on either side. Do not go up the escalators—please wait on the first floor. ---------- Coming from the Midosuji Subway Line (e.g., Namba or Shinsaibashi) After getting off the Midosuji Subway Line, look for signs toward JR Osaka Station. This may involve going upstairs or through connecting hallways. Enter JR Osaka Station and head toward the Central Exit. Once you pass through the Central Exit ticket gates (or reach them if you're not using JR lines), walk straight ahead (north) toward Yodobashi Camera. You’ll arrive at Akatsuki Square, which is on the first floor with escalators on each side.
- Osaka, Osaka, Japan