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Mt. Koya, Kumano and Kumano Kodo Three Days
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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; ask for details before you book this tour
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, 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
Luke M.
“Miro Muro Heritage Tour”
When my wife and I planned our trip to Japan one thing we knew we wanted to do was to learn more about where my family roots are in Wakayama. In particular, the oceanside village of Mio Mura. We are so incredibly grateful for Hiroyuki. From the start, he went above and beyond for us. I shared my family's story with him and even before we met him in Japan he was already proactive into researching any family connections that were still in Mio Mura. He even reached out to people in the village that may still be connected to my family. He was patient with us when we missed our train to Gobo station and was super resourceful in helping us navigate Wakayama. Without him we wouldn't have learned so much about my family's village and history. He was very knowledgable and translated for us while visiting the Japanese Canadian Museum and other sites. We were even able to locate my great great grandparents burial site because of him. It's an experience that I will never forgot and was something my family will cherish for a very long time! If you are looking to trace your family roots in Mio Mura, Hiroyuki is the best guide there is! Even if you're touring Wakayama, Osaka, or Kyoto, pick Hiroyuki!!
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Hiroyuki T.
Thank you very much for your kind words. It was really nice meeting you in Wakayama the other day. When I was at Wakayama prefectural government, I visited Canada and USA often times. I met a lot of people who are rooted in Mio. I know that Mio is very special for these people. Fortunately, one of my friends is from Mio and she is a Nikkei 4 sei her self. She helped me to find your far relatives' residence. Thank you very much again for everything. It is very good to hear that you will never forget Mio. Hiro
Dave S.
“Not Just a Tour….but a history lesson too!”
Hiro was truly amazing. He tailored the tour to the things I had the most interest in and took me on a few off the beaten path sights as well. As we went along he gave me fantastic written notes so I could recap in my own travel journal but also share the history with my family. We had a great lunch together and loved learning/sharing his passion for baseball. He was also very understanding about a sore back I suffered the day prior. I can’t wait to come back and do another tour with Hiro! Thanks Hiro for everything!
Hiroyuki T.
Thank you very much for your kind words. It was really nice meeting you in Osaka. How is your back ache now? I hope that you have recovered from it. There are many more places to visit in this area like Mt. Koya, Himeji Castle and other historical sites. I will be looking forward to seeing you again in the future. Hiro
Jan-paul B.
“A long walk around Osaka ”
Hiro was very informative, he showed us the major sites and cultural spots around Osaka over a 7 hour walk.
$944/ per group
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Mt. Koya is a very important part of the World Heritage site “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountains”. Mt. Koya is in Wakayama Prefecture and I used to work for Wakayama Prefectural Government as a general manager of Cultural Heritage Division and I was also in charge of the World Heritage Project. I know this sacred mountain very well.
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