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Crystal clear waters to dip your feet in.
3-Hour Private Tour in Osaka Rapids Hike and Natural Hot Spring
Fresh maple.
A quiet country village
Azure water.

Osaka River Rapids Hike and Natural Hot Spring tour

By Lozzer
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$72 per adult
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Overview

Hike down the famous (Settsukyo)River Rapids Gorge, splash in crystal clear water , learn about the flora and fauna, followed by more water in the form of an Onsen(hot spring). Here you can take a bath outside Japanese style, in full openess to the elements
This is the chance to escape the city and truly find serenity and peace in the mountains in North Osaka. The location of the tour is only about 30 minutes from either Osaka or Kyoto, being situated in one of the more peaceful areas.

Activity location

  • Settsukyo Park
    • 5-3-14 Tsukawaki
    • 569-1036, Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Takatsuki Station
    • 1
    • 569-1123, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan

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Osaka River Rapids Hike and Natural Hot Spring tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$71.77 x 1 AdultAU$71.77
Total
Price is AU$71.77
Until Sun, 1 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFree water
  • What's includedWhat's includedSkin covering tape( tattoos are forbidden in many hot springs in Japan) to cover the skin .
  • What's includedWhat's includedThe bus ride into the hills from Takatsuki station(15 minutes) 220yen.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThe entrance fee to the Hot Spring is 1000 yen(7 dollars). Children under the age of 12 , 400 yen.

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Settsukyo Park
  • 1h
After getting off the bus we will descend down the 2.1km hike and midway arrive at the most beautiful area of the Settsukyo Gorge which runs along the Akuta river. Here we wil spend from 30 minutes to an hour splash our feet or dive into the crystal clear waters that surround the natural beauty of the valley and gorge. After this we will head down the river and enjoy the beauty of the winding river, taking a 10 minute detour if needed to a secluded waterfal.
Settsukyo Park
  • 30m
After coming down from the mountain, we will pass by a park, to take a break, rest and buy a drink or an ice cream at one of the rest points. Here in Spring we can enjoy the beautiful Sakura cherry blossoms, summer the greenery and summer flowers, fireflies, in fall the warm red hues of the Japanese maple leaves and in winter quiet serenity of nature.
Bijin-yu Shofuen
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
At the end of the hike, we will proceed to the hot spring(Bijin-yu) , which is one of the only true Onsen in Osaka. The water is 100% natural and has therapeutic properties. Before entering the baths, a full explanation by myself of how to bathe in the waters the correct way will be given. The baths are segregated into male and female areas, so privacy is optimum. . Nudity is also required, so please feel free to ask about the dos and don't of how bathe. It is truly a liberating experience in itself, so do not be shy. After leaving the baths, we can talk about our experiences and catch the bus back to the station to say our goodbyes.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSettsukyo Park
    • 5-3-14 Tsukawaki
    • 569-1036, Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLETakatsuki Station
    • 1
    • 569-1123, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan

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