Top Izumisano Private Sightseeing Tours

Discover the best fishing grounds in Japan located near Kansai International Airport. Learn about the long-standing fisheries culture of the region as you explore the market, where local fishermen bring in their catch to sell. Meet your guide at the airport and head to the market, located on the opposite shore of Kansai Airport. See fresh fish laid out for sale every day. Learn about the area's history and the significance of the market to the local community. Hear about the Naniwa area, known as the garden of fish. Experience firsthand the atmosphere of a land with such a fishery culture. Ask your guide anything you like about the local culture and fish.

This tour invites you into one of Japan’s hidden spiritual worlds—Shipporyu-ji Temple on Mount Inunaki—just a short ride from Kansai International Airport, yet far from the noise and crowds of typical sightseeing. Unlike standard temple visits, this experience introduces you to Shugendo, a mystical Japanese religion blending Buddhism, mountain worship, and nature reverence. With a knowledgeable guide, you’ll journey into a forested valley, cross moss-covered stone paths, and discover sacred spaces where monks once trained in isolation. At the heart of the temple lies Gyoja-no-Taki, the Waterfall of the Ascetics, where ritual purification continues today. The atmosphere is silent, sacred, and deeply moving. No tourist shops, no neon signs—just the sound of cascading water and the rustle of leaves. For travelers seeking a rare, off-the-beaten-path encounter with Japan’s spiritual and natural heritage, this tour offers an unforgettable journey into the mountains of tradition.

Enjoy the hidden natural beauty of Osaka as you hike up to a stunning viewpoint overlooking Osaka Bay. The 30-minute scenic hike takes you through lush greenery, where you’ll learn about local plants and wildlife. At the summit, relax and enjoy a homemade onigiri while taking in breathtaking views of Osaka Bay, including Kansai Airport. Afterward, descend for a refreshing 30-minute walk back down. Escape the city hustle and recharge in nature

Don’t just waste time sitting in the airport during a long layover at Kansai Airport. If you have at least six hours to spend, get out into Osaka and experience the city. This is a private tour so can be customized to suit your needs and interests. Visit markets and museums, temples and shrines, and the unmissable Osaka Castle. Board your next flight feeling refreshed and energized.

This tour is designed for travelers near Kansai International Airport, with the option to start either at Kansai Airport or Izumisano Station. If you choose the airport option, you’ll explore the airport’s food court area and enjoy two dining stops while discovering a variety of Japanese dishes available to travelers. With a knowledgeable guide assisting with ordering and recommendations, it’s an easy and enjoyable way to experience Japanese food culture during a layover or before your flight. For those starting in Izumisano, the tour focuses on the local dining scene near the station.

We are proud to present the sake made in Izumisano's traditional sake brewery, blessed with clean water and soil. You can experience sake tasting and tour the brewery. We will show you how sake is made in this traditional brewery. We will also show you inside the brewery where the sake is made.

You will experience the “Goma Prayer” on a sacred mountain called Mt. Inunaki. On this tour, you will hike up the mountain to Shipporyuji Temple with our guide through a primeval forest that has served as a training ground for Yamabushi, or Buddhist monks. After arriving at the temple, please enter the main hall about 15 minutes before the “Goma Prayer” starts. When you go to "Fudouguchi-Kan", Onsen Ryokan at the entrance of Mt. Inunaki, enjoy soaking in the Inunaki hot springs. ※Inunakionsen Fudoguchikan will be temporarily closed for renovation from April 24 to September 30, 2026. During this period, guests will use the hot spring facilities at Minamitei.

Starting in mid-November, Inunaki Mountain transforms with vibrant autumn colors, creating the perfect season for trekking. The mountains, covered in red and yellow hues, resemble a beautiful painting. As you walk along trails blanketed with fallen leaves, the crisp autumn air and seasonal scents provide a refreshing escape from daily life. This limited-time trekking experience amid stunning autumn foliage offers a unique adventure that can only be enjoyed during this special season. In this tour, you hike up the mountain to the Sipporyuji temple with our guide through the primeval forest which has been a training basement for Yamabushi, the Buddhist monk. After visiting the temple, you go back to Fudouguchi-Kan, Hot springs Japanese inn at the entrance of Mt. Inunaki. You have authentic Japanese cuisine and enjoy soaking in the Inunaki hot springs. Fudoguchikan provides a private Japanese room only for you.

Discover Kyoto’s quiet beauty on a private full-day tour through hidden temples, peaceful gardens, and local streets. Visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and the traditional Kamishichiken district, then continue to the elegant Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) and the Philosopher’s Path. Enjoy a local lunch before exploring Nanzen-ji Temple and its graceful Suirokaku Aqueduct, where Zen tradition meets Meiji-era design. End your journey at Kennin-ji Temple and Gion, where geiko and maiko still preserve Kyoto’s timeless culture. A calm, personal experience for travelers seeking the authentic and spiritual side of Kyoto.