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Kumano Private Tour - Nachi Waterfalls and Seigantoji Temple in Kumanono  Nachi Waterfalls is worshipped as a deity.
Nachi Waterfalls and Seigantoji Temple in Kumanono Nachi Waterfalls is worshipped as a deity.
Kumano Private Tour - Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route Daimon-zaka  The most famous part of Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route Daimon-zaka The most famous part of Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes
Kumano Private Tour - Kongobuji Honzan Headquarters of Shingon Esoteric Buddhims in Mt. Koya
Kongobuji Honzan Headquarters of Shingon Esoteric Buddhims in Mt. Koya
Kumano Private Tour - Okuno-in Innner Sanctuary in Mt. Koya. People believe Kukai still continues meditating
Okuno-in Innner Sanctuary in Mt. Koya. People believe Kukai still continues meditating
Kumano Private Tour - Kumano Hongu Grand Shrine. This shrine enshries a deity of woods.
Kumano Hongu Grand Shrine. This shrine enshries a deity of woods.
Kumano Private Tour - Konpon Fundamenta Pagoda in Mt. Koya. Center of the Mandala World in Mt.Koya
Konpon Fundamenta Pagoda in Mt. Koya. Center of the Mandala World in Mt.Koya

Mt. Koya, Kumano and Kumano Kodo Three Days

Day Trip
Kumano Tour Guide - Hiroyuki T.

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Hiroyuki T.
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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

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08:30 AM

Meeting Point

Nankai Namba Station

- At the ticketing office on the 3rd floor

DAY 1

12:00 PM

Danjo Garan Temple Complex

01:00 PM

Lunch

02:30 PM

Honzan Headquaters Kongobuji Temple

03:30 PM

Inner Sanctuary Okuno-in

05:00 PM

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.

02:00 PM

Kumano Hongu Grand Shine and its fomer site Oyunohara

DAY3

10:00 AM

Kumano Hayatama Shrine and Kamikura Shrine

02:00 PM

Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage; Daimonzaka – Kumano Nachi Grand Shrine

03:00 PM

Kumano Nachi Grand Shrine

03:30 PM

Seigan-toji Temple

04:00 PM

Nachi Waterfalls

Ending Point

TBD

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

guiding fee

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What‘s not included

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

Transportation 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

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Kumano Tour Guide - Hiroyuki T.

Joined 2019

Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(175 reviews)
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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, Kyoto, Osaka and other places as I was 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.

If you need a good guide in the Tokyo area, I have a friend on GoWithGuide I can recommend you!

Reviews

Osaka Hidden Gem

This was another memorable day tour with Hiroyuki, and my sister and I had a great time exploring different parts of Osaka. In keeping with his story-telling style, Mr Hiro shared his knowledge of the city, its architecture and its history, adding to the richness of the tour experience. My sister walks with a cane and Mr Hiro took extra care with her while we were navigating through subways and train stations, and along garden paths and old city streets. Thank you for your kindness and patience. We can’t wait to return for more tours with Hiroyuki.

If you're looking for a deeper, more meaningful way to experience Kyoto, this tour is it.

To start, Hiroyuki helped us navigate the complexities of Kyoto’s public transit system and translated at ticket counters and restaurants, allowing us to use our time more efficiently and focus less on logistics and more on appreciating Kyoto’s rich culture and beauty. That alone would have made the tour worth it. But what Hiroyuki offered went far beyond that. In just one day, we learned almost as much about Japanese spirituality, culture, and religious history as we would in an introductory college course. He gave us an engaging, accessible introduction to the core philosophies of Shinto, as well as Zen Buddhism, Pureland Buddhism, and their influences from Hinduism. His explanations struck the perfect balance: clear and compelling, full of insight without ever feeling overwhelming or academic. (He even wove in humor and pop culture references that resonated with our teenagers!) Thanks to that, each Shinto shrine, Buddhist temple, and Zen garden we visited carried deeper meaning---we weren’t just seeing beautiful places; we were beginning to understand what they represent. Hiroyuki also went the extra mile, helping us choose restaurants based on our preferences and even adjusting the tour route to end near our evening shopping and dining plans. We left Kyoto with a deeper appreciation of it, thanks to Hiroyuki’s incredible gift for bringing Japan’s history, spirituality, and culture vividly to life.

Chris R.

Hiroyuki T.

Thank you very much for spending time with me in Kyoto. Kyoto is the place! It is always nice to see people from Utah. I have a lot of beautiful memories there. It is good to know that you liked the tour and I like people like you who pay a lot of respect to our cultural and religions. Thank you very much once again, hope to see you again in the future, if I live long.

Best of Kyoto

My sister and I had the best tour of Kyoto with Hiroyuki. He expertly guided us through several beautiful and historic sites, and shared historical facts at every stop. We highly recommend this full day tour of Kyoto with Mr Hiro.

Arlene N.

Hiroyuki T.

Thank you very much for spending two days with me in Osaka and Kyoto. I hope that you liked the tour. There are a lot more to see in this area like Mt Koya, Kumano and hot springs. Please come back here and I will see you later. Hiro

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