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Popular Wakayama Koyasan Trip - where nature and historical buildings come together

Art, Culture, & Historical

Osaka

Japanese (Native), English

8 hours

Private tour (only you and your group)

Up to 6 people

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.

Osaka Tour Guide - Kazuyoshi M.

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

Namba Station

- Ride the train for about 2 hours

10:20 AM

Koyasan Station

11:00 AM

Okunoin

A place behind main hall of a temple enshrining temple founder, miraculous Buddhas, hidden statues, etc.

11:30 AM

Kongobuji Temple

It is the central facility of Koyasan. Here you can see many historical buildings.

12:30 AM

Lunch time

Have lunch that can only be found in Koyasan!

01:30 PM

Danjo Garan

The symbol of Koyasan, Nemoto Daito, stands out in the Danjo Garan.

02:00 PM

Reihokan Museum

Built in 1921, the museum also holds special exhibitions in addition to permanent exhibitions.

02:30 AM

Souvenir shopping

03:30 AM

Koyasan Station

Ending Point

Namba Station

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Osaka Tour Guide - Kazuyoshi M.

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guide fee

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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.

Important message from the guide

Basically, we are open to guiding as we are free to schedule. However, consultation is required. Please feel free to contact me.

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

Popular Wakayama Koyasan Trip - where nature and historical buildings come together

Osaka

8 hours

Date

2 Adults

Start Time

$238

per group

FREE cancellation 8 days prior

$238/ per group

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