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
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
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
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
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
“Outstanding way to become familiar with Osaka”
We met Hiroyuki at the Osaka train station and had breakfast. From there we travelled to the Osaka Castle where we spent considerable time learning about the building and the history behind it. From there we visited the Shitenoji Temple and learned a lot about the differences and similarities between Shinto and Buddhism. Lastly we had a blast visiting the Nippon-bashi (sub culture center), where we had okonomiyaki. Delicious!! Hiro is a patient and very knowledgeable person!!!
Brandon P.
Spritual tour in Kyoto Higashiyama, Kiyomizudera, Sanjusangendo, Byodoin and more
“Outstanding tour guiding!! ”
Hiro was very knowledgeable and entertaining throughout our tour of Kyoto. He did a great job!! We all learned a great deal about Kyoto’s historical sites and the stories behind them! Great job, Hiro!!
Rowena S.
Kumano Kodo Daimon-zaka and Nachi Waterfalls - from Osaka
“Excellent Tour Guide”
Thank you Hiroyuki san for always taking care of our guests and for being flexible with our request. Always a smooth transaction with you.
Hiroyuki T.
Thank you very much for your kind message. It was a sunny and warm day yesterday and it was a long trip. I hope that your client liked Kumano Kodo and Nachi Waterfall. Always, Hiro
$1,040/ per group
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