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Mt. Koya, Kumano and Kumano Kodo Three Days
Joined 2019
Mt. Koya is a sacred site for Buddhism which was founded in India and brought to Japan in the 6th Century. Kumano is a sacred site for Shintoism which is rooted in the nature worship in Japan. And Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes connect these sacred sites. On this tour, we will visit Mt. Koya(Danjo Garan, Honzan, Okuno-in) and Kumano (Hongu, Hayatama and Nachi Grand Shrines, and Nachi Waterfalls), and we will walk on Kumano Kodo Daimon-zaka Pilgrimage Route.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Nankai Namba Station
- At the ticketing office on the 3rd floor
DAY 1
Danjo Garan Temple Complex
Lunch
Honzan Headquaters Kongobuji Temple
Inner Sanctuary Okuno-in
Your shukubo (temple lodging)
We will be staying at a temple which offers accommodation for pilgrims.
DAY2
Early morning Take part in the fire service and/or morning ritual at your Shukubo.
Kumano Hongu Grand Shine and its fomer site Oyunohara
DAY3
Kumano Hayatama Shrine and Kamikura Shrine
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage; Daimonzaka – Kumano Nachi Grand Shrine
Kumano Nachi Grand Shrine
Seigan-toji Temple
Nachi Waterfalls
Ending Point
TBD
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guiding fee
Insurance,
Accommodation (you and guide) ; price varies depending on the day of stay and booking. Ask for details.
Lunch, dinner (you and guide),
Entrance fee (you and guide) approx JPY1,500 per person
Tranportation cost
Tour Important Information
Tours are NOT covered by insurance. Make sure to be covered by your own insurance.
Entrance fees, lunch, dinner and accomodations (YOU and GUIDE) are NOT included in the guide fee.(shukubo temples are available in Koyasan and hotels with hot springs are available at Katsuura, ask for details)
Direct payment will be occurred in CASH on the spot on the day of the tour.
ONLY available April 1- November 30
Ask for availability BEFORE booking
Only available April 1 - November 30 Ask for availability BEFORE booking
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 2019
About Tour Guide Hiroyuki T.
Hi!
I had been working for Wakayama Prefectural Government for 38 years, mainly in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations. I am a national certificated English guide and I have a lot of knowledge and experience in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations.
I am very good at cultural heritages.
And Koyasan and Kumano in Wakayama Prefecture are inscribed in the World Heritage List as parts of “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". I was a project manager of "the Koyasan and Kumano World Heritage Inscription Project” at Wakayama Prefectural Government. I know inside and out of Koyasan, Kumano, Wakayama and other places in the Kansai area.
I have a lot of experience of guiding as I was also in charge of international relations for a long time at the government.
I will be able to provide interpretive guiding service for you around Koyasan, Wakayama, Osaka and other places in the Kansai area as I am a cultural heritage management and international relations professional.
I am sure you will be able to get deeper understandings on Japanese culture and that your trip with me will be memorable one.
Reviews
Judith S.
Zen temples with beautiful gardens, Fushimi Inari and Bamboo Forest
“Best Guide We Had In Japan”
We spent a delightful day with Hiroyuki doing his Kyoto Temple Tour. He was personable, spoke excellent English and was a font of information. I highly recommend him and will be passing his name on to our friends who are planning to travel to Japan.
Rowena S.
Historic Monuments of Ancient Capital of Nara - from Osaka
“Excellent Guide in Osaka”
Thank you, Hiroyuki san for the smooth planning with you about this tour and for taking good care of our guests.
Hiroyuki T.
(144 reviews)Thank you very much for reviewing the tour. They were really a nice family. It was very nice for me as well to spend time with them. Please give my best wishes to them. Hiro
Marc K.
Zen temples with beautiful gardens, Fushimi Inari and Bamboo Forest
“Hiro san: A perfect host”
We hired Hiro for two tours in Kyoto. One for “must sees” and another tour where we freestyled and visited less common places. Hiro was prompt and easily switched gears as we needed. He has a complete grasp on the cultural, religious, and artistic under-pinning of all things Japanese. A virtual encyclopedia and wealth of knowledge. Awesome awareness of our needs and answered our questions endlessly. We loved going to lunches and one dinner with him. As non-Japanese speakers, it was so relaxing to have him help us understand meal customs and menus! Excellent guide and highly recommended!!
Hiroyuki T.
(144 reviews)Thank you very much for your kind message. It was so nice spending time with you in Kyoto. And thank you very much for wonderful meals, Ramen, Okonomiyai and Kaiseki. I was happy that you liked them very much. Do you remember the location of that Ramen restaurant? You will have to come to Kyoto to have it again! Please take good care of yourself. Hope our lines will cross again sometime in the future.
$1,021/ per group
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