Mount Koya Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“An unforgettable experience with Tadashi – A Tour Guide with Heart and Soul”

Tadashi is a truly exceptional tour guide on Koyasan. He is a man with a deep soul, fully dedicated to his work with heart and passion. His attention to detail, kindness, and humility shine through in everything he does. Tadashi always goes the extra mile to make sure every aspect of the tour is memorable and meaningful, creating a genuine connection with his guests. He is not only professional but also incredibly thoughtful and polite, making everyone feel comfortable and valued. We would book him again without hesitation, as he truly made our experience unforgettable.

Tadashi N.

(1 reviews)

Thank you very much,incredibly so much for your heartfelt and heartwarming review.. I can't thank you enough for your words. And also, Thank you very much for choosing my tour. It was encouraging for me to able to go on a tour with you. Please forgive me if I haven't done enough. From now on, I will polish tour skill and technique to welcome you to Japan. Next time, I am looking forward to coming to Koyasan and Japan's treasure site.

“Excellent Guide - Koyasan ”

Hiro was a very knowledgeable guide. He explained the very well the history and central tenants of esoteric Buddhism. All new information for us. He was punctual and answered all our messages in a timely manner. We loved our time exploring this very beautiful and tranquil village. We were also very appreciative of his help navigating the train system. He was very kind helping us with this, in fact he went out of his way to assist. The whole experience felt genuine and authentic. Thank you Hiro for introducing us to Esoteric Buddhism. You did it with grace and charm. Mandy and Shane

Hiroyuki T.

(164 reviews)

Thank you very much for your kind message. It was really nice spending time with you at Koyasan. The ceremony we saw was a ceremony for the new head priest. It is really rare to see it. We were blessed by Buddha and Kukai.

“A very satisfying and enjoyable day exploring Koyasan's sacred sites”

Hiro skilfully guided us through the physical sites and spiritual history of Koyasan during the fascinating six hours we spent with him there, including temples, shrines, and Okonuin cemetery. We hoped he would deepen our understanding of these important places, and he certainly did. One of Hiro's talents as a guide is an ability to explain complex information in an accessible way, so even those learning from scratch like us could understand. We had many questions, and he was able to give nuanced answers. After two weeks travelling Japan, we now thanks to Hiro understand a great deal more of what we are seeing. He drew the connections for us between the various religious practices, and the historical events in Koyasan and other places we'd visited before we came here. As we were later staying overnight at a temple, this enhanced that as well, providing greater context even after we'd finished the tour. We also enjoyed the local meal he suggested. He is a courteous, intelligent guide, an excellent communicator, and a talented educator. I recommend him to anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of these sacred sites. Thank you, Hiro, for a very satisfying and enjoyable day.

Hiroyuki T.

(164 reviews)

Fiona san, Thank you very much for your kind words. It was very nice meeting you in Koyasan. It was also really nice spending time with a nice couple like you who showed a lot of interests and paid a lot of respect to our culture and religions. Yes, you asked me questions, which I liked very much. Some of them were eye opening even for me. I hope you have a lot of wonderful experience in Japan, and I also hope that our lines cross again sometime in the future. Sincerely, Hiro