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Mount Koya Private Tours

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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$284/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Hiroyuki T.
Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(164 reviews)
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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$803/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Hiroyuki T.
Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(164 reviews)
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Mt. Koya and Women's Pilgrimage Route

Mount Koya
6 hours 30 min

Buddhism sacred mountain Mt. Koya was forbidden to women until the 19th century. Women were not allowed to enter the sacred place. Even so, women headed for Mt. Koya, walked the pilgrimage route, and finally walked the Women's Pilgrimage Routes to come closer. On this tour, we will walk a part the Women’s Pilgrimage Routes that still remain there, followed by visits to the Danjo Garan Temple Complex, Honzan Headquarters and the Inner Sanctuary Okunoin.

FROM$301/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Hiroyuki T.
Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(164 reviews)
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【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$453/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Koyasan resident guides N.
Koyasan resident guides N.
5.00 / 5
(9 reviews)

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Mount Koya Tour Reviews

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.

Georg S.

Tadashi N.

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

Mandy R.

Hiroyuki T.

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.

Fiona H.

Hiroyuki T.

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

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