Meditation Experience
Joined 2018
Private meditation hall surrounded by temple gardens.You can receive direct instruction from the monks.
[Ajikan meditation]
A 1200-year-old meditation method introduced to Koyasan by Kobo Daishi from the Tang dynasty.
Explore your self in the pure air with a monk who guides people through daily meditation.The meditation hall will be specially reserved for you.
Koyasan is a rare World Heritage Site that inherits not only Japan’s culture but also ancient India and the Tang Dynasty.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Ekoin temple
Ekoin temple entrance
We will meet at Ekoin temple entrance.
Ekoin temple meditation hall
Move to meditation hall and you will have instruction from the monks.
Start the meditation session.
Ekoin meditation hall
Finish the session and review, photo taking,
Ekoin meditation hall
Finish the tour
Ending Point
Ekoin temple
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Explanation by a monk conducting meditation instruction
Private use of meditation hall (About 130 square meters)
transportation fee to the meeting place
Tour Important Information
*Please come in clothes that are easy to cross your legs.
*Please come in clothes suitable for meditation.
Please let us know your preferred starting time.
Important message from the supplier
If a tour has to be cancelled due to a rainy weather, we will refund the tour price in full.
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 2018
About Tour Guide Koyasan resident guides N.
Discover Mount Koya with Local Resident Guides
For many years, we have lived and worked at a temple in Mount Koya, welcoming guests from all over the world.
One request we often heard was:
“I want to explore Mount Koya with someone who truly lives here.”
That’s exactly what we offer.
Our tours are led by long-term local residents with deep roots in this sacred town and decades of guiding experience. We don’t just show you the buildings — we invite you to experience Mount Koya as those who live here do.
Our immersive tours include:
Guided walks along ancient pilgrimage routes
Buddhist cultural experiences
Tea ceremony and meditation in authentic settings
Insights into daily life and hidden stories of the mountain
If you're looking for a deeper, more meaningful visit to Mount Koya, we would be honored to guide you.
Please feel free to contact us to arrange a tour.
Reviews
Simon W.
“Wonderful day with Nobu”
I would highly recommend anyone visiting Koyasan to spend time being guided by Nobu. He was very kind, knowledgeable and fun to be with. It was great to learn so much about Koyasan, the beliefs and customs of the area and of the esoteric teachings. Being with Nobu meant he could bring everything I was seeing to life, with the history and its context, rather than what I could just see with my own eyes. There is no substitute for these insights and it gave the whole experience a deeper meaning for me. Thank you Nobu!
Toshio O.
“excellent tour”
excellent tour, very informative and extremely well presented
Ann P.
“Excellent tour”
We enjoyed our tour with Nobu immensely. He was so knowledgeable and interesting. The time went by so quickly. This was the best tour that we have done while in Japan.
$383/ per group
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