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Mt. Koya, Kumano and Kumano Kodo Three Days

Day Trip
Kumano Tour Guide - Hiroyuki T.

Joined 2019

Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(183 reviews)
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Kumano
English
3 days
Private tour (only you and Hiroyuki T.)
Up to 4 people

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!

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

What‘s included

guiding fee

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

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
Kumano Tour Guide - Hiroyuki T.

Joined 2019

Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(183 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

Interesting day trip to Mount Koya

We had a great day with Mr. Hiroyuki, traveling from Osaka to Koyasan and spending the whole day there. We learnt a lot about the concepts of Buddhism and Shintoism, their history and how they developed and partially mixed. He knows a lot about it and explains it very well and understandably, writing down the main facts. Easy to follow. Of course their was plenty of time to ask questions and learn. Thanks for the very interesting day.

Christian W.

Hiroyuki T.

Thank you very much for your kind message. It was really nice meeting you and your family, I am glad to know that you liked the tour. Did you go back to the Temple Complex after dark? Did you see a monk ringing the bell there? It is a quiet and beautiful place, isn’t it? You had a right choice. Koyasan is a place for people like you and your family. Hiro

2 Days and 2 Cities With Hiro

Hiro is the perfect guide if you are looking to achieve balance between old and new. He met our request for temples, shrines, anime, and fun. He is very knowledgeable about the history and various cultures within Kyoto and Osaka, as well as the temples and shrines that adorn the streets. He took us to the best locations for family pictures and recommended an excellent restaurant for lunch in both Kyoto and Osaka. I have already recommended him to friends touring Japan in 2026. Thank you, Hiro, for making our time in Kyoto and Osaka so enjoyable.

Tiffany B.

Hiroyuki T.

Thank you very much for your kind message. It was very nice meeting you; it was very hot and humid when you were in Osaka and Kyoto. We had a record-breaking hot summer this year (it is still very hot and humid). But we had wonderful days, I am very glad to know that you liked the tours. There are a lot more to see in this area, I hope that you have a chance to coming back here. I am looking forward to hearing from your friend for the tour. Thank you very much again, take care of yourself. Hiro

Great Experience!

My family had great time in Osaka with Hiro! He made us understand history and tradition of Japan. He was especially patient and wonderful with my seven year-old, who can talk your ears off. I highly recommend Hiro as a guide to your Osaka vacation!

Michael C.

Hiroyuki T.

Michael san, Thank you very much for your kind message. It was really nice to spend time with you and your family. You have wonderful children, I envy you! When I was seven years old, I was too shy to talk to an adult and I only knew that Tokyo is the capital of Japan. Are you back home now? Say hello to your family. Hiro

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