KOYASAN : The Sacred Center of Shingon Buddhism
Joined 2014
Mt.Koya ,or Koyasan, was founded about 1,200 years ago by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) as the monastic center of Shingon Mikkyo, or literally "True World Esoteric Buddhism." Koyasan was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List as the "Sacred Sited and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" in 2004.
We visit 3 popular spts such as Kongobuji Temple, Danjogaran, and Okunoin (Kobodaishi mausoleum).
We take Nankai train from Namba Station for about 4,300JPY/person.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
at your hotel in Osaka
Kongobuji Temple
The headquarters of Shingon sect Temple.
Danjo garan
We visit Konpon daito, and see a lot of historical houses, towers and gates.
Entrance path to Okunoin Gobyo
We walk through Japanese cedar trees and see about 200,000 grave stones.
Okunoin Gobyo
Kobodaishi (Kukai) has been falling into deep meditations in this Gobyo..
Ending Point
Nankai Namba station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
・Our transportation fee between Osaka and Koyasan : about 3,700 JPY/person,
・Your entrance fee : about 1,200JPY/person,
・ lunch and the like.
Tour Important Information
Koyasan is 800 meters above sea level. The temperature is about 6 degrees lower than Osaka, Kyoto.
please take care of your clothes.
Thank you.
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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 2014
About Tour Guide Hideo Y.
Hello, I'm HIDEo YOSHIda. Please call me HIDEYOSHI, the same name as the famous shogun who built the Osaka Castle in 1585.
I was born in Kobe and worked in Osaka for nearly 40 years. I would like to introduce the Kansai region to you ,including Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Wakayama.
Kobe is one of the two largest ports in Japan, along with Yokohama. After the opening of the Port of Kobe in 1868, foreigners built their residences on the hillside of the Kitano-cho area, overlooking the ocean. Many of the foreign residences are now open to the public as museums, including the Weathercock House, with it's symbol weathercock on the triangle-shaped roof.
In Meriken Park, the red Port Tower (the city's landmark), creates a beautiful contrast against the white Kobe Marine Museum. The museum's design was inspired by the waves and sailing ships.
When you have a chance to visit Osaka, please join my tour. I'm sure you'll enjoy the interesting and historical, scenic spots. For example, Shin-Sekai is a downtown area with a strange mix of nostalgic atmosphere and contemporary energy. You can try local foods (kushikatsu, sushi, tempura) at a reasonable price. Billiken (a famous statue of the spirit of luck) will be waiting for you!!. Dotombori is a popular street with a lot of flashy signboards. Osaka is widely known as a "Kuidaore-no-machi", or literally "drinking and eating luxuriously to death." Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi HIDEYOSHI in 1585. Oh, it's my residence, isn't it !
These days "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" area in USJ, or Universal Studios Japan, is also attracting more and more people.
I'll be looking forward to seeing you !!
Reviews
Alice L.
“Wonderful Two Days in Japan ”
We were a group of 12 "older-ish" adults arriving via cruise ship to Kochi on Mar 14 and Tokushima on Mar 15. Hideo was absolutely wonderful, charming, entertaining and just perfect for our group. He arranged a large coach pick-up from both cruise ship ports for each day, was there promptly each morning eagerly awaiting our arrival, and proceeded to show us highlights of both cities. He kept us on a pre-planned schedule without any "hurrying", and got us to all the sights with time to spare getting back to the ship on time. We would highly recommend Hideo for tours in Japan. Thank you Hideo, for coming down to Kochi and Tokushima and making our cruise ship port days perfect!
Hideo Y.
I'm very glad to receive your excellent review. In Kochi we visited Kochi castle, one of the 12 temples that were built during the Samurai period and still existed. We could enter the main tower. In Tokushima we could see the tremendous whirl pool, one of the three greatest ones in the world. I've never seen such the boiling whirlpool. I'm sure you impressed it. I wish you all the best for your good health and continued success. Thank you.
Kelly A.
“Hideo Y. - Great Guide in Kyoto! ”
Hideo was so knowledgeable about the temples and shrines we visited. He took the time to take our pictures even in the rain and wind. We had an amazing sushi lunch, but an even more incredible authentic Japanese dinner. He was an absolute joy to spend 11 hours with!
Hideo Y.
I'm very hsppu to receive your excellent review. I'm sure you enjoyed sushi and traditional Japanese -style dinner. I hope you enjoy Japan trip and I wish you all the best.
Tim H.
“Kyoto Day Tour”
Enjoyed the tour and our guide today. Great way to get a lot of Kyoto sites in one trip. Thank you.
Hideo Y.
Thank you for your excellent review. We take Shinkansen from Kobe to Kyoto. We use a private taxi to Nijojo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (The temple of golden Pavilion), Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Tenryuji Temple and Fushimi Inari Taisha. It was a little cold, but I'm sure you enjoyed the Kyoto tour. I hope you enjoy Japan trip. I wish you all the best in the future.
$310/ per group
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I take you to Osaka Castle, Dotombori, Sginsekai and Shinsaibashi Shopping Street. Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi HIDEYOSHI. Oh, it's my residence, isn't it !! You can commands a panoramic view of Osaka city from the observatory. In Dotnobori you have popular Osaka local foods such as Okonomiyaki. Takoyaki, and Kushikatsu. Shin-Sekai is a downtown area with a strange mix of nostalgic atmosphere. We mainly use subway for about 820JPY and Your entrance fee is 600JPY/person.
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