Things to Do in Izumisano

Top Things to Do in Izumisano

Things to Do in Izumisano


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  • Erico2709
    Singapore, Singapore2,401 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Quite easy to access via the Nankai express train to stop at Rinku station. Good outlet design with double storeys and well covered walkways. You can store your luggage with coin lockers available throughout.
    Written July 26, 2023
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  • AyaHawaii
    United States1,925 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We found Ferris wheel from our hotel when we ate dinner, so my kids really want to go there. From Sky Gate Hotel, only 5 minutes to go there. The park is not only Ferris wheel, but also have so many shop and restaurant. Just 3 minutes from Izumi Sano station. Huge parking is available in front of park. You may enjoy with young kids.
    Written January 4, 2020
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  • Qingzhe
    S'pore59 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our returning night flight from Kansai International Airport certainly provided us ample time to make a memorable side trip to this little mountain with lots of small but charming waterfalls and some temples. After having breakfast near the Nankai Izumisano station, we took a public bus ride from the bus terminal just outside the station which passed through the small Izumisano town and went to the countryside. Well, the last bus stop is right at the foot of Mt. Inunaki (literally means Dog Barking Hill). From the bus stop we turned back and walked down the slope to the valley. After passing by some Japanese hot spring hotels and the Inunaki Yama Onsen Center, we were in a valley surrounded by natural forest and mountain range. The early winter breeze made our up-and-down climbing of the natural footsteps and bride crossing rather refreshing and enlightening. The story of the dog that barked because its master was in danger but was mistaken and even killed by its master who latter regretted his act and became an ascetic monk certainly had added some heart-touching moments for us although the hiking was not tough at all as we were not in a hurry. Perhaps because it was winter, other than a few locals who were mostly Japanese middle age women, we were the only foreign tourists there. Well, although we did not hike up to the upstream of the waterfalls we still enjoyed our trip in Mount Inunaki and we will come again next time for the hot spring bath.
    Written January 21, 2014
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  • mike g
    Burleigh Heads, Australia417 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What turned into my OMG day here in the Osaka countryside started out being described on my itinerary as a "waterfall meditation" which I pictured as meditating by a waterfall, possibly feeling the refreshing and calming cooling spray on a hot day.
    But most of that so-called meditation turned out to be a VERY steep ropes&chains 558m climb over loose rocks, slippery leaves and twisted roots up to a temple, being hung head-first over the edge of a VERY steep precipice, then a VERY steep climb back down (probably even more challenging), followed by a blessing under a VERY steep, slippery waterfall.
    Our guides were people trained in the Yamabushi, shingon Buddhism sect; shugendo doctrine. They are the Yamabushi guardians of the mountain.
    The 75-year-old monk leading the climb was a retired postal worker who now tends orchids as a hobby. The other monk on the climb is an operating room nurse. And the chief monk, who did the blessings at the waterfall, is a professional singer.
    As a key part of their philosophy and program, this sect espouses one of the most extreme physical challenges of any religion.
    When we reached the small temple, one challenge involved hanging head first further and further down over the edge of a 100m precipice.
    Supported by a special thick rope wrapped around two people, you are slowly lowered over the edge until you are hanging head down over the gorge = nosoki shugyo (literally “peek training”…peek at the 100m drop) as you shout “yes” to the monk’s questions whether you will be good to family, co-workers, and humanity before being hauled back up.
    After we returned to the temple at the base of the climb, we then changed into a two-piece garment for the waterfall benediction.
    We were asked to take it very seriously when we crossed the bridge to the waterfall because of powerful good and bad energy which has been released there over the years.
    Holding on to a chain, we climbed up to the base of the waterfall, and then a little higher. We called out our name, age and wish. The monk then made a powerful incantation.
    On this mountain as a religious training ground for Katsuragi shugen-do (mountaineering asceticism), visitors can participate in a one-day training program.
    Some 50 to 200 people take part in this challenge on the third Sunday of every month, with a few other visitors the rest of the time. The information they provide is only in Japanese so just look for the envelope symbol to receive information in English; there's no charge but the monks welcome a very reasonable donation...considering the scope of the experience.
    What did it all feel like? Challenging, rewarding, a wonderful combination of the physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual – all set in a nature setting in a foreign country. Unforgettable.
    Written May 26, 2017
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  • JapanTess
    Japan693 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Rinku Town is the area just before crossing the bridge to Kansai Airport. If you take a train from Osaka to the airport, you’ll go straight through it. If you have a few hours or half a day before you need to go to the airport, I recommend having a look around.
    There are many different shops, cafes, restaurants, a Ferris wheel and a nice park. You can find pages and reviews for them individually on TripAdvisor. All are within a short walking distance of the Rinku Town train station.
    Written March 6, 2020
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  • Chul S
    4,413 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Located 30 minutes from Kansai airport by taking Nankai train, get off at Izumisano station and another 15 minutes walk. It is a fish market co-ops you can buy or just take a look at colorful fish and all kinds of marine animal.All the fish mongers were kind enough to let you take pictures of various fresh fish display for sell. There is also a restaurant offer good and yet cheap sushi which is directly support to the restaurant by wholeseller at the co-ops market. My wife and I check-in for the flight at Kansai airport early so we have 3 hours or more before boarding and we hated to waste time at the airport so we took a look at google map and saw this Izumisano Gyokyo Aozora Fishery Co-ops market which seem interesting, so we decided to explore the place and it's worth to kill the time. Outside the Co-ops building were many local agricultural product and miscellaneous good stroll as well. Keep track in time to have enough time to go back to the airport though!!
    Written November 26, 2019
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  • Erico2709
    Singapore, Singapore2,401 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    One has to pass by this place when you come out of the Rinku station on the way to the outlet mall. Quite an empty mall but there is a chain of restaurants facing the outlet mall which has a good selection of food. I would skip the foodcourt as it look quite sad and empty.
    Written July 26, 2023
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  • Escapementality
    195 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must visit if you're in the area. The horse statue is particularly impressive and sure to delight horse lovers!
    Written March 21, 2017
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