English Mount Koya Private Tours
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Mount Koya
7 hrs 30 mins
Koyasan Spiritual Experience Tour
Kobo Daishi (Kukai) founded this sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism about 1,200 years ago. Koyasan is the sacred place in the sky. Even if you are not interested in esoteric Buddhism, you can enjoy its spiritual atomosphere. This tour includes the three most important areas, Okunoin, Danjo Garan Complex and Kongobuji Temple. Immersed yourself in the splendid atmosphere of Okunoin, you will feel your mind and body cleansed to the very core.
Koyasan Spiritual Experience Tour
FROM$186/ per group
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Miyuki O.
4.75 / 5
(4 reviews)
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Mount Koya
4 hours
【Okunoin, Garan & Kongobuji】 Private tour
We are a group composed of monks living in Koyasan. We spent long years as monks at temples in Koyasan. We studied Buddhist teachings directly from Buddhist priests of Koyasan and interpreted them to foreigners. Friendly young monks will be happy to explain daily living, training at Koyasan temples that a general public can not see, and important teachings of the esoteric Buddhism.
【Okunoin, Garan & Kongobuji】 Private tour
FROM$434/ per group
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Koyasan resident guides N.
5.00 / 5
(10 reviews)
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Mount Koya
7 hours
A Journey to Koyasan – The Heart of Japanese Buddhism
Escape the city and immerse yourself in the spiritual heart of Japan at Mount Koya, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk through the mystical Okunoin Cemetery, explore the historic Danjo Garan temple complex, and admire the artistry of Kongobuji Temple. Enjoy a traditional shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian) lunch prepared by monks. This 7-hour journey offers a peaceful retreat into Japan’s rich Buddhist heritage.
A Journey to Koyasan – The Heart of Japanese Buddhism
FROM$475/ per person
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Nobuko O.
4.96 / 5
(27 reviews)
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Mount Koya
9 hours
One day tour to Mt. Koya from Osaka. Be enchanted.
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.
One day tour to Mt. Koya from Osaka. Be enchanted.
FROM$289/ per group
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Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(194 reviews)
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Mount Koya
5 hours
Half day Koyasan Highlight Tour
Kobo Daishi (Kukai) founded this sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism about 1,200 years ago. Koyasan is the sacred place in the sky. Even if you are not interested in esoteric Buddhism, you can enjoy its spiritual atomosphere. This tour includes the two most important areas, Okunoin and Danjo Garan Complex. Immersed yourself in the splendid atmosphere of Okunoin, you will feel your mind and body cleansed to the very core. Danjo Garan Complex is a world of three-dimensional mandalas.
Half day Koyasan Highlight Tour
FROM$128/ per group
Miyuki O.
4.75 / 5
(4 reviews)
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Mount Koya
2 hours
【Kongobuji & Garan】 Private tour with a Koyasan resident
We are a group composed of monks living in Koyasan. We spent long years as monks at temples in Koyasan. We studied Buddhist teachings directly from Buddhist priests of Koyasan and interpreted them to foreigners. Friendly young monks will be happy to explain daily living, training at Koyasan temples that a general public can not see, and important teachings of the esoteric Buddhism.
【Kongobuji & Garan】 Private tour with a Koyasan resident
FROM$212/ per group
Koyasan resident guides N.
5.00 / 5
(10 reviews)
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Mount Koya
6 hours
One Day in Mount Koya. Feel the Sacredness and Holiness
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.
One Day in Mount Koya. Feel the Sacredness and Holiness
FROM$289/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(194 reviews)
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Mount Koya
3 hours
Okunoin＆Ancient pilgrimage trails Lunch with panorama view
“Women Pilgrims Route” is said to be “the most beautiful trail” among the mountain paths around Koyasan. After attending a ritual in Okunoin, we are going to hike some of the “Women Pilgrims Route” that even forest experts recommend. At the end of the tour you will eat local specialties while watching the spectacular panorama of the mountains registered as World Heritage Sites.
Okunoin＆Ancient pilgrimage trails Lunch with panorama view
FROM$434/ per group
Koyasan resident guides N.
5.00 / 5
(10 reviews)
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Mount Koya
2 days
Overnight trip to Mt. Koya from Osaka
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. In this tour we will visit Mt. Koya and walk the Women's Pilgrimage
Overnight trip to Mt. Koya from Osaka
FROM$642/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(194 reviews)
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Mount Koya
1 hour
Meditation Experience
Private meditation hall surrounded by temple gardens.You can receive direct instruction from the monks. [Ajikan meditation] A 1200-year-old meditation method introduced to Koyasan by Kobo Daishi from the Tang dynasty. Explore your self in the pure air with a monk who guides people through daily meditation.The meditation hall will be specially reserved for you. Koyasan is a rare World Heritage Site that inherits not only Japan’s culture but also ancient India and the Tang Dynasty.
Meditation Experience
FROM$362/ per group
Koyasan resident guides N.
5.00 / 5
(10 reviews)
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Mount Koya
6 hrs 30 mins
Mt. Koya and Women's Pilgrimage Route
Buddhism sacred mountain Mt. Koya was forbidden to women until the 19th century. Women were not allowed to enter the sacred place. Even so, women headed for Mt. Koya, walked the pilgrimage route, and finally walked the Women's Pilgrimage Routes to come closer. On this tour, we will walk a part the Women’s Pilgrimage Routes that still remain there, followed by visits to the Danjo Garan Temple Complex, Honzan Headquarters and the Inner Sanctuary Okunoin.
Mt. Koya and Women's Pilgrimage Route
FROM$289/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(194 reviews)
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Mount Koya
10 hours
高野山 ~ 真言密教的聖地
"高野山"是由在唐朝学习密教并想將它在日本推广而回国的弘法大师（"空海"）请求嵯峨天皇赏赐而被嵯峨天皇允許在高野山開創真言密教的根本道场的,於公曆816年開創，至今已經有1200年的悠久歷史。 "奧之院"是祭祀弘法大師（空海）的重要聖地,是弘法大師還在活的“大師信仰"的中心地。這裡約有20萬基供養塔,包括日本戰國時代的武將,如織田信長等的供養塔。 "壇上伽藍"是在高野山第一個開創的根本道場,是以根本大塔與金堂聞名於世。 "金剛峰寺"是全國3600家高野山真言教寺廟與1000萬個信徒的總本山（總部）。
高野山 ~ 真言密教的聖地
FROM$289/ per group
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北澤
4.82 / 5
(11 reviews)