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Popular Wakayama Koyasan Trip - where nature and historical buildings come together
Koyasan was founded by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) about 1,200 years ago as a center of Shingon esoteric Buddhism, and was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004 as "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". I am from Wakayama, where I grew up for about 25 years.
The tour will visit 4 popular spots including Kongobuji Temple, Danjo Garan, Okunoin, Reihokan.
We will use public transportation such as walking and trains to get to each sightseeing spot.
Meeting Point
Namba Station
- Ride the train for about 2 hours
Koyasan Station
Okunoin
A place behind main hall of a temple enshrining temple founder, miraculous Buddhas, hidden statues, etc.
Kongobuji Temple
It is the central facility of Koyasan. Here you can see many historical buildings.
Lunch time
Have lunch that can only be found in Koyasan!
Danjo Garan
The symbol of Koyasan, Nemoto Daito, stands out in the Danjo Garan.
Reihokan Museum
Built in 1921, the museum also holds special exhibitions in addition to permanent exhibitions.
Souvenir shopping
Koyasan Station
Ending Point
Namba Station
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Tour Important Information
Please be sure to let us know in advance if you have any food allergies or if there is anything you cannot eat due to religious reasons.
This tour involves a lot of train travel and walking, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Koyasan is 800 meters above sea level. The temperature is about 6 degrees lower than Osaka, Kyoto.
Approximately 4,300 yen/person by Nankai train from Namba Station.
Please take care of your clothes.
Please send me a message and I will be flexible to accommodate your time.
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
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