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Osaka JR Fukuchiyama Abandoned Line Hike

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Osaka JR Fukuchiyama Abandoned Line Hike

Off the Beaten Path

Joined 2025

Ryuichi I.

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Osaka

English, Japanese (Native), Setswana

4 hours

Private tour (only you and Ryuichi I.)

Up to 10 people

The Fukuchiyama Abandoned Railway Hike is one of the hiking course that uses the abandoned railway line between Namase Station and Takedao Station on former Japan National Railways Fukuchiyama Line, was closed in 1986. Stretching for about 4.7km along the valley, the remains of the railway including 6 tunnels and 3 bridges from when locomotive once ran remain intact. The trail is easy enough for even beginners to hike and can be completed in about 2-3 hours at an average walking pace.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

JR Osaka station Clock Tower "Toki no Hiroba"

- In the Osaka Station, 5th floor, on the rooftop of the bridge station.

09:30 AM

JR Fukuchiyama Railway Nishinomiya Najio Station

Get off after 30 minutes of riding.

10:30 AM

Gate of Abandoned Line Hike

・Check the note

・Photo shoot

10:40 AM

1st tunnel（Kitayama Tunnel)

・Short break

・Explanations (How to use flash light / how to walk)

・Phot shoot

11:10 AM

Big Rock

You can see the big rock.

If you can see a rock climber, you're lucky.

11:30 AM

2nd big red bridge (2nd Muko River Bridge)

・You can enjoy the impressive large red bridge.

・Enjoy the view from the bridge

・Photo shoot

12:00 PM

Sakura no Sono (Cherry garden)

A famous spot for cherry blossoms(Early Apr), with over 1,000 cherry trees, mainly wild cherry trees, in bloom.

12:30 PM

Exit of Hiking course

This is the exit point of the 4.7km hiking trail.

There is a restaurant where you can have light meals.(Country cuisine)

01:00 PM

The tour ends at Takedao Station on the JR Fukuchiyama Line

From the hiking trail exit, walk towards Takedao Station on the JR Fukuchiyama Line.

Ending Point

Takedao Station, JR Fukuchiyama Line

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

・Guide fee

・Guide public transportation fee

What‘s not included

・Public transportation fee

(Go=JYen490, Return=JYen580)

・Lunch

　(Option: A simple lunch at the exit of the hiking course

　JYen1,000 - JYen2,000)

Tour Important Information

* Sports shoes, hiking shoes, or shoes that can get dirty with thick soles

are much better. (There are bumps)

*The course is flat, so beginners and children can participate.

*The sleepers are slippery so walk slowly.

*It's a unique experience to walk through a pitch black tunnel and see the

light at the end.

*You can enjoy 4 times In each of the four seasons.

This tour is available on Sat/Sun only.

Important message from the supplier

I am happy to suggest a 100% customized tour according to guest's request.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Ryuichi I.

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About Tour Guide Ryuichi I.

Hello guests. We most welcome you to Japan.

I have been serving foreigners at the international hotel for many years.

Just a simple word "Thank you" from a guest is the best gift and a wonderful moment.

I would like you to introduce the real, local Japan as a guide.

I will be offering wellness-focused tourism, a future tourism style that I learned about at university. Let's enjoy local Japan together!

I can not wait to meet you.