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One Day in Mount Koya. Feel the Sacredness and Holiness
Mount Koya
6 hours
Mt. Koya is a very important part of the World Heritage site “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountains”. Mt. Koya is in Wakayama Prefecture and I used to work for Wakayama Prefectural Government as a general manager of Cultural Heritage Division and I was also in charge of the World Heritage Project. I know this sacred mountain very well.
FROM$262/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
4.94 / 5
(90 reviews)
【Okunoin, Garan & Kongobuji】 Private tour
Mount Koya
4 hours
We are a group composed of monks living in Koyasan. We spent long years as monks at temples in Koyasan. We studied Buddhist teachings directly from Buddhist priests of Koyasan and interpreted them to foreigners. Friendly young monks will be happy to explain daily living, training at Koyasan temples that a general public can not see, and important teachings of the esoteric Buddhism.
FROM$380/ per group
Koyasan resident guides N.
5.00 / 5
(9 reviews)
【Kongobuji & Garan】 Private tour with a Koyasan resident
Mount Koya
2 hours
We are a group composed of monks living in Koyasan. We spent long years as monks at temples in Koyasan. We studied Buddhist teachings directly from Buddhist priests of Koyasan and interpreted them to foreigners. Friendly young monks will be happy to explain daily living, training at Koyasan temples that a general public can not see, and important teachings of the esoteric Buddhism.
FROM$156/ per group
Koyasan resident guides N.
5.00 / 5
(9 reviews)
Overnight trip to Mt. Koya from Osaka
Mount Koya
2 days
Mt. Koya is a very important part of the World Heritage site “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountains”. Mt. Koya is in Wakayama Prefecture and I used to work for Wakayama Prefectural Government as a general manager of Cultural Heritage Division and I was also in charge of the World Heritage Project. I know this sacred mountain very well. In this tour we will visit Mt. Koya and walk the Women's Pilgrimage
FROM$466/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
4.94 / 5
(90 reviews)
Okunoin＆Ancient pilgrimage trails Lunch with panorama view
Mount Koya
3 hours
“Women Pilgrims Route” is said to be “the most beautiful trail” among the mountain paths around Koyasan. After attending a ritual in Okunoin, we are going to hike some of the “Women Pilgrims Route” that even forest experts recommend. At the end of the tour you will eat local specialties while watching the spectacular panorama of the mountains registered as World Heritage Sites.
FROM$342/ per group
Koyasan resident guides N.
5.00 / 5
(9 reviews)
Koyasan one- day exploring
Mount Koya
8 hours
we start from the west end of Koyasan mountainous Buddhism city, Daimon deva gate and finish at the east end of this highland,Okunoin through halfway points,Garan, temple facility complex and the general head temple Kongobuji. There are ancient stone monuments, neat row of age-old shops and Buddhist architecture. Guest would find out what they are with the beginning of Shingon Sect.
FROM$324/ per group
Tadashi N.
Meditation Experience
Mount Koya
1 hour
Private meditation hall surrounded by temple gardens.You can receive direct instruction from the monks. [Ajikan meditation] A 1200-year-old meditation method introduced to Koyasan by Kobo Daishi from the Tang dynasty. Explore your self in the pure air with a monk who guides people through daily meditation.The meditation hall will be specially reserved for you. Koyasan is a rare World Heritage Site that inherits not only Japan’s culture but also ancient India and the Tang Dynasty.
FROM$342/ per group
Koyasan resident guides N.
5.00 / 5
(9 reviews)
Koyasan three-hour intensive exploring
Mount Koya
3 hours
Shall we have a pleasure to enjoy eye-catching spots. In addition to Garan,Main spot, let's go to a temple inside, Kongousanmaiin,supporting temple of the head temple and also Sainanin temple.
FROM$130/ per person
Tadashi N.
Mount Koya Unique Experience Tours
Half day Koyasan Highlight Tour
Mount Koya
5 hours
Kobo Daishi (Kukai) founded this sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism about 1,200 years ago. Koyasan is the sacred place in the sky. Even if you are not interested in esoteric Buddhism, you can enjoy its spiritual atomosphere. This tour includes the two most important areas, Okunoin and Danjo Garan Complex. Immersed yourself in the splendid atmosphere of Okunoin, you will feel your mind and body cleansed to the very core. Danjo Garan Complex is a world of three-dimensional mandalas.
FROM$97/ per group
Miyuki O.
4.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Koyasan Spiritual Experience Tour
Mount Koya
7 hours 30 min
Kobo Daishi (Kukai) founded this sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism about 1,200 years ago. Koyasan is the sacred place in the sky. Even if you are not interested in esoteric Buddhism, you can enjoy its spiritual atomosphere. This tour includes the three most important areas, Okunoin, Danjo Garan Complex and Kongobuji Temple. Immersed yourself in the splendid atmosphere of Okunoin, you will feel your mind and body cleansed to the very core.
FROM$162/ per group
Miyuki O.
4.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
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Mount Koya Tour Reviews
“Wonderful day with Nobu”
I would highly recommend anyone visiting Koyasan to spend time being guided by Nobu. He was very kind, knowledgeable and fun to be with. It was great to learn so much about Koyasan, the beliefs and customs of the area and of the esoteric teachings. Being with Nobu meant he could bring everything I was seeing to life, with the history and its context, rather than what I could just see with my own eyes. There is no substitute for these insights and it gave the whole experience a deeper meaning for me. Thank you Nobu!
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Mickey C.
5 / 5
Jan 4, 2024
One day tour to Mt. Koya from Osaka. Be enchanted.
Mount Koya
9 hours
Jan 4, 2024
“Perfect experience in Koyasan”
We met Hiroyuki-san at our hotel in Osaka. He guided us with great details through the train and cable car all the way to Koyasan where we visited the main monuments and he explained everything in great details. He combined ancient times with modern Japan. We enjoyed the tour very much and recommend him with high appreciation of kindness and knowledge.
Hiroyuki T.
(90 reviews)Thank you very much for your kind message. I hope that you enjoyed the Koyasan tour. Mt. Koya is a well-known Buddhist sacred site, and there is another sacred for Shinto called Kumano in Wakayama, which is becoming a popular international tourists’ destination. Visit Kumano next time you come to Japan. See again you next time. Have a wonderful time in Okayama.
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excellent tour, very informative and extremely well presented
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