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Mt. Koya, Kumano and Kumano Kodo Three Days with car
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.
I will drive a car for you
Meeting Point
JR Wakayama station
DAY 1
Danjo Garan Temple Complex
Lunch
Honzan Headquaters Kongobuji Temple
Inner Sanctuary Okuno-in
Your shukubo (hotel)
Everybody stays in a temple in Mt. Koya
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
Kumano Hayatama Shrine and Kamikura Shrine
DAY3
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage; Daimonzaka – Kumano Nachi Grand Shrine
Kumano Nachi Grand Shrine
Seigan-toji Temple
Nachi Waterfalls
lunch
Tuna is very special in this area
Ending Point
JR Wakayama station
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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
parking, gas and toll
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
Important message from the guide
I am based in Wakayama and Osaka, but I will guide you around the country upon your requests. However, I will have to ask you to bear my transportation (and accommodation cost, if necessary).
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
Kumano Tour Reviews
Matt M.
Kyoto-WH-Golden Pavilion, Rock Garden and more - from Osaka
“Fantastic day around Kyoto with a great guide”
This was my and my wife's 3rd time in Kyoto, and we brought my 81 year old mother this time - it's her first time in Kyoto, first time in Japan, and first time anywhere in Asia. We did a full day tour with Hiroyuki and felt the pace of it was excellent. I learned so much about Kyoto I hadn't picked up on previous trips. He was extremely knowledgeable and informative. For instance, I asked him about the contrast between Buddhism and Shintoism and he delivered a full-blown history lesson with lots of fascinating detail about the history of those two religions in Japan. He's also just a very pleasant and easy gentleman to spend time with. If you're looking for a highly-experienced and pleasant guide, I can't recommend Hiroyuki enough.
Hiroyuki T.
(90 reviews)Thank you very much for your kind message. It was so nice spending time with such nice people like you. You were all very kind, gentle and eager to learn. It is always nice to spend time with people who show a lot of interest and respect to our culture. Please come back to Japan, I will be looking forward to meeting you again. Hiro
Soraya C.
Zen & Pure Land Gardens in Kyoto, Ryoanji, Kinkakuji & more
“Excellent tour of Kyoto”
We are a family from South Africa with 2 boys aged 13 and 10. We have just completed our tour with Hiroyuki. He was punctual, very professional , knowledgeable and flexible to our needs. We saw all the sites we wanted to and more including the Tori gates , Arashiyama, the market and we ended the tour with a Tea ceremony with a Meiko. He explained the significance and history of all the sites very well and was patient with the boys.Highly recommended
Hiroyuki T.
(90 reviews)It was really nice meeting such a wonderful family like you today in Kyoto. I hope that you enjoyed the history and culture of Kyoto. As I explained, Japan is very beautiful in autumn. Please come back to Japan in autumn next time. There are a lot more that I want to show you. Thank you very much and have a nice trip.
Sharon L.
Historic Monuments of Ancient Capital of Kyoto - from Osaka
“Great day in Kyoto!”
We had a great day trip going from Osaka to Kyoto on our 12-hour cruise stopover. Hiroyuki met us at Osaka port early in the morning, guided us through all the public transportation transfers, and showed us around Kyoto seamlessly on a very busy day in the city. I don’t know how we would’ve done this ourselves without his expertise. Thank you for a great time!
Hiroyuki T.
(90 reviews)Thank you very much for your kind words. It was really nice meeting you the other day at Kobe Port. It was a little hustle but it was really nice to see Kyoto with pink and white cherry blossoms. I am very happy to hear that you liked it. Thank you.
