Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Mount Koya
Joined 2019
The Mount Koya is a famous pilgrimage place from the 9th century. This Buddhist complex was founded by the monk Kukai (aka Kobo Daishi) and welcomes you today for a unforgettable journey. This trip to Japanese History and Buddhism is waiting for you!
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Nankai Namba Station
- 3rd floor of the station, near the gates
Meeting Point to Mount Koya
We take the train from Osaka and arrive to Mount Koya, with the cable car. We can see all the region from the train, from the big city to the nature in the countryside, then climb the mountain with the cable car.
Daimon Gate
Entrance Gate to Mount Koya and the Spirit World.
Danjo Garan
Shingon Buddhist Sect Main Worship place since the 9th century.
Kongobuji
Temple founded at the end of the 16th century by the military dictator, Hideyoshi Toyotomi. Now, it serves as the Shingon headquarters.
Lunch
We go to a restaurant of the area where we can have a taste of the famous Shojin Ryori cuisine, vegetarian cuisine originally given to the monks of Mount Koya.
Oku no In
Famous and biggest Japanese cemetery, with 200,000 tombs of more or less famous families. At its end, helds the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi.
Okunoin-mae Bus top
We arrive to this bus top and we head back to Osaka.
Mount Koya to Koyasan Station
We finish to visit Mount Koya at around 16:00. It is time for us to go down from the mountain by cable car. The tour finishes at Gokurakubashi Station, down to Mount Koya.
Ending Point
Gokurakubashi Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
- Transportation (3,200 JPY/person)
- Entrance fee: Danjo Garan (1,000 JPY/person)
- Entrance fee: Kongobu-ji (1,000 JPY/person)
- Lunch: less than 3,000 JPY/person
Tour Important Information
The Mount Koya is house of Shingon Buddhist Sect. All the town is covered by Shingon temples we can visit. Oku no in cemetery is famous all around the World. We will visit it to pay respect to Kobo-Daishi, founder of the Buddhist Shingon School, and to 200,000 Japanese families. We will also know more about Japanese History.
Important message from the supplier
No special conditions for the moment
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 Mouloud H.
Hello, my name is Mouloud and I have been living in Japan for more than 9 years, more specifically in Kansai. I mainly worked in the tourism field and now I would like to introduce you to my Kansai. Nara, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and so on, so many things to do and to see! I already have some tours for you but do not hesitate to contact me if you have other wishes. I am waiting for you!
Bonjour, je m’appelle Mouloud et ça fait plus de 9 ans que j’habite au Japon, plus précisément dans le Kansai. J’ai surtout travaillé dans le tourisme et maintenant, je voudrais directement vous faire découvrir mon Kansai. Nara, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, etc., tant de choses à faire et à voir ! Je vous propose déjà quelques circuits mais n’hésitez pas à me contacter si vous avez d’autres envies. Je vous attends.
Reviews
Tao chih L.
“Had a great time with Mouloud guiding us.”
Mouloud does not just guide us, he tells us the historical background of Mt Yoshino and how some of the Japanese culture and history relates to the mountain, temples and shrines. It was educational. Mouloud was also patience with us as we have a member of the group who couldn’t move as fast as the others. Overall, it was a good day trip. Tiring but enjoyable. Thanks Mouloud. TC
Mouloud H.
Thank you TC for booking my tour and for your great review! I am glad you liked the tour even if it was tiring. I hope to see you again!
Alexander R.
“Wonderful half day Nara tour with Mouloud”
I had an excellent half day tour with Mouloud in Nara. We visit many places including Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Todaiji, Bald Mountain and the Nara park. I learned a lot from Mouloud's explanation about the above places and they made me appreciate Nara more. I especially remember his guidance on how to feed Nara's deer. Thank you so much for making my trip to Nara enjoyable and I'd definitely recommend him as a guide to everyone who wants to visit Nara.
Mouloud H.
Thank you Alex for your booking and for this kind review. I am glad you appreciated the tour and I hope to see you again!
Bernard F.
“Excellent guide ”
Mouloud did a great job I strongly recommend him
Mouloud H.
Thank you Bernard for your booking and for your kind review. I am glad you are satisfied!
$507/ per group
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