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Osaka Mitarai Valley, Menfudo Cave & Tenkawa Shrine Tour

4.5 / 5
10 reviews
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Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time), No refund will be issued in case of unforeseen events or extreme weather caused the following condition: The activity cannot follow the itinerary, If you've participated in at least one activity, visited at least one attraction or used one of the tickets, refunds can't be issued, The activity will be cancelled if there is not a minimum of 4 participants. If this happens, you'll get a rescheduled time or refund, To reschedule or request a full refund, please contact the supplier/operator: <a target=_blank data-spm-item="Link" href="mailto:jingyu12333@163.com">jingyu12333@163.com</a>
Depart from Osaka
Duration: 10.5 hour(s)
07:30-18:00
Guide language
English, Chinese, Japanese
Meet-up or pick-up
Small group (4-13)

Itinerary

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Day 1

Pick-up or meet-up2 sessions

1

Tenkawa Daibenzaiten Shrine | One of Japan's Three Great Benzaiten Shrines
Instagrammable spot

40 min(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

2

Tenkawa Village Hiking | Suggested Route: Tenkawa Village Tourist Information Center to Katsura no Oki to Mitarai Valley Rest Area to Tenpo Bridge to Aichan Bridge (Tourist Information Center is closed on Wednesdays and during the year-end/New Year holidays) & more

2 hr(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

Tenkawa Village Hiking | Suggested Route: Tenkawa Village Tourist Information Center to Katsura no Oki to Mitarai Valley Rest Area to Tenpo Bridge to Aichan Bridge (Tourist Information Center is closed on Wednesdays and during the year-end/New Year holidays)
Hiking
Large Osmanthus Tree | Thousand-Year-Old Ancient Tree Energy Spot
Hiking
Mitarai Valley | Nara's Hidden Valley Scenic Beauty
Hiking
Aiden Bridge | Popular Valley Check-in Bridge
Hiking
3

Fudo Limestone Cave | Limestone Cave Mini Train Adventure (optional lunch at your own expense) *Choose one: free activity in Dorogawa Onsen Street and Ryusenji Temple. *If the train is suspended, the visit will be uniformly changed to Dorogawa Onsen Street and Ryusenji Temple. & more

2 hr(s) 30 min(s) • Self-guided • Pay on site

Fudo Limestone Cave | Limestone Cave Mini Train Adventure (optional lunch at your own expense) *Choose one: free activity in Dorogawa Onsen Street and Ryusenji Temple. *If the train is suspended, the visit will be uniformly changed to Dorogawa Onsen Street and Ryusenji Temple.
Cave exploration
Dorogawa Onsen Street and Ryusenji Temple | Showa-era Onsen Old Street and Ancient Shugendo Temple. Stroll through the old onsen street and visit the ancient Shugendo temple. *If the Menfudo Stalactite Cave is closed, all guests will be directed here.
Instagrammable spot

Multiple return options2 sessions

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Know before you go

What's included

  • Driver: Chinese, English, Japanese
  • Transport: Bus
  • Admission: Tenkawa Daibenzaiten Shrine | One of Japan's Three Great Benzaiten Shrines, Tenkawa Village Hiking | Suggested Route: Tenkawa Village Tourist Information Center to Katsura no Oki to Mitarai Valley Rest Area to Tenpo Bridge to Aichan Bridge (Tourist Information Center is closed on Wednesdays and during the year-end/New Year holidays), Large Osmanthus Tree | Thousand-Year-Old Ancient Tree Energy Spot, Mitarai Valley | Nara's Hidden Valley Scenic Beauty, Aiden Bridge | Popular Valley Check-in Bridge
  • Meals
  • Admission: Menandokoro Limestone Cave | Limestone Cave Mini Train Adventure (optional lunch at own expense) *Choose one between free time in Dorogawa Onsen Town and Ryusen-ji Temple. *In case of suspension, the itinerary will be uniformly changed to visiting Dorogawa Onsen Town and Ryusen-ji Temple., Dorogawa Onsen Town & Ryusen-ji Temple | Showa-era hot spring old street and Shugendo ancient temple. Stroll through the hot spring old street and visit the Shugendo ancient temple. *If the Mendoroku Limestone Cave is closed, all guests will be guided here together.
  • Accommodation
  • Extra fees
  • Gears & Equipment
  • Tax & discounts
  • Insurance
  • Hot spring fees
  • Mianbudong Stalactite Cave Monorail
  • Special arrangement
  • Services vary based on customer selection

Before you book

Additional information

Other Reminders

  • 【Notification Sending Time】One day before your trip, between 16:00 and 22:00 Japan time, we will send detailed guide and vehicle information via email. Please be sure to check your inbox. During peak travel season, the sending time may be slightly delayed. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the last one.
  • 【LINE Add Friend Instructions】Due to different LINE account registration regions, there may be regional restrictions, and in some cases, it may not be possible to add friends by searching for an account. We appreciate your understanding.
  • 【Group Tour Description】This itinerary is a fixed international group tour route. You will travel with other passengers in the same vehicle. Temporary stops are not possible in non-scenic areas, so please understand.
  • 【Meeting Notice】Please be sure to arrive at the designated location on time. If you are unable to participate in the itinerary due to lateness, getting lost, or other personal reasons, it will be considered an automatic forfeiture, and related fees will not be refunded.
  • 【Vehicle Arrangement】Depending on the number of participants on the day, a small car service with a driver doubling as a guide may be arranged. This format offers more flexible itinerary planning, but the driver will prioritize safe driving, and the commentary along the way will be relatively brief.
  • 【Itinerary Adjustment】The itinerary may be adjusted due to traffic conditions, weather changes, or other force majeure factors. In case of delay or partial change, no refund or compensation will be provided. If you have subsequent travel plans or flight arrangements on the same day, please be sure to allow sufficient time.
  • 【Baggage Regulations】Each passenger may carry one piece of luggage free of charge. Any excess will incur a fee of 2,000 JPY per piece, payable on-site. Please be sure to note the number of luggage pieces when placing your order. If not informed in advance, the tour guide will arrange based on vehicle space availability, and related fees will not be refunded.
  • [Special Groups] Seniors aged 70 or above, or pregnant women, who register for a tour group must sign and return a waiver form no later than one day before departure to ensure travel safety.
  • 【Itinerary Notes】The duration of stay at each attraction has been pre-planned. Please adhere to the meeting times to avoid affecting the overall arrangement. During peak season or holidays, traffic congestion may occur, and the tour guide will adjust the itinerary sequence according to the actual situation.
  • 【In-car Regulations】To maintain a clean environment inside the vehicle, please do not eat or drink in the car. If any damage or mess is caused, a cleaning fee will be charged according to local standards.
  • 【Explanation for Leaving the Group】If you leave the group on your own after the itinerary begins, it will be considered an automatic waiver of subsequent services, and related fees will not be refunded. During this period, the traveler will be solely responsible for their personal and property safety.

Attraction information

  • [Hiking Instructions] Some sections of the Mitarai Valley hiking trail are mountain paths and stairs. It is recommended to wear comfortable athletic shoes or non-slip shoes, and to proceed according to your physical condition and capabilities.
  • 【Attraction Selection】Menfudo Stalactite Cave and Dorogawa Onsen Street/Ryusenji Temple are two optional attractions for free activity. Please participate on-site according to the guide's arrangements.
  • 【Attraction Change】If the Fudo Stalactite Cave is closed due to equipment maintenance, weather, or other force majeure factors, all guests will uniformly change to visit Dochuan Onsen Street and Ryusenji Temple. We appreciate your understanding.
  • 【Cost Description】The entrance fees for Menfudo Stalactite Cave, monorail train, hot spring bath, and lunch are not included in the tour fee. Please pay on-site.
  • [Temperature Difference Reminder] The year-round temperature inside the immovable stalactite cave is relatively low; even in summer, it is quite cool. It is recommended to bring a light jacket.
  • 【Safety Warning】Along the Mitarai Valley, there are suspension bridges, streams, and mountain trails. Please do not climb over railings or enter dangerous areas, and pay attention to your personal safety.
  • 【Business Information】The general information center is closed on Wednesdays and during the New Year holidays. If it is closed, you will not be able to pick up hiking maps, but this will not affect your normal visit.

Vehicle & luggage info

  • The operator has the right to refuse a reservation if the group size or luggage exceeds the capacity of the reserved vehicle. In this case, no refunds will be issued

Terms & Conditions

Confirmation

  • You'll get confirmation within 48 hours. If you don't receive a confirmation email, reach out to our customer support.

Cancellation policy

  • You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • No refund will be issued in case of unforeseen events or extreme weather caused the following condition: The activity cannot follow the itinerary
  • If you've participated in at least one activity, visited at least one attraction or used one of the tickets, refunds can't be issued
  • The activity will be cancelled if there is not a minimum of 4 participants. If this happens, you'll get a rescheduled time or refund
  • To reschedule or request a full refund, please contact the supplier/operator: jingyu12333@163.com

How to use

Voucher type

  • Present your mobile voucher

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Age & eligibility

Eligibility

  • This activity has no age limit
  • Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
  • Children aged 0+ will be charged the same rate as adults
  • Seniors aged 70+ should present a medical certificate before participating
  • This activity requires a minimum of 4 participant(s). If the minimum is not met, you can book an alternative date or request a full refund

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Fantastic
10 reviews
Guide
4.8
Itinerary
4.5
Quality of transfer
4.7
Value for money
4.7
Our guide, Mr. Taniguchi, was very kind and attentive, making our trip very enjoyable. We expected rain, but the weather was beautiful from the morning, allowing us to visit Tenkawa Benzaiten Shrine, and the ayu (sweetfish) at Dorogawa Onsen was absolutely delicious. The trolley train was also well worth the price due to its steep incline. Next time, I'd like to visit Kifune Shrine. I hope we can request Mr. Taniguchi again then. Thank you very much.
Perhaps because the group was very small, with only 10 people, we just had a small white van. However, along the way, the vehicle's suspension was so bad that it bounced people up and down by a ridiculous 10 centimeters. The tour guide/driver drove quite fast on the narrow country roads, like something out of Initial D, though fortunately there were very few cars on the road. As for the scenery, it was just mediocre. The Tenkawa Benzaiten Shrine is in a rather remote location and isn't very large. Aside from having to wait quite a while for the small train at the limestone cave, each attraction only took about 10 minutes to walk through.
Our tour guide, Kangfu, explained everything very clearly and arranged the itinerary meticulously. He even flexibly adjusted our pick-up location when we finished sightseeing early. We are very satisfied with this tour.
Kangfu was a very gracious host for this tour. Despite not having any English maps for our tours, we were able to get by fairly well. This excursion is for those who want to explore away from the big city and see wilderness at its best! This is way off the beaten path, but we thoroughly enjoyed our trip! Great hiking, but again, not for the faint of heart if you truly want to get the most out of the adventure!
The driver was friendly, and the trip was pleasant! 👍
Yasuo-san was friendly, explained the tourist spots with great enthusiasm, and made all the arrangements very carefully. If the opportunity arises, I would love to join again. Thank you for the safe driving. It was a thoroughly enjoyable and comfortable trip♪
Our tour guide was an excellent driver and provided very detailed explanations of the itinerary.
The tour guide is an excellent driver and provided a very detailed itinerary explanation.

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