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- Japanese
- English
- French
Come with us to visit Mount Koya, Japan’s spiritual and cultural jewel, for a day on foot and by public transport!
We take the train and we sink into the deep countryside. This gives us a contrasting view between the lively city and the quiet nature, before reaching the top of the mountain by cable car.
The Daimon portal welcomes us upon arrival. We are crossing this border between the human world and the spirit world. Then we walk and visit Danjo Garan, the historic center of the Shingon Buddhist sect since the 9th century, then the Kongobu-ji Temple, founded by the military dictator Hideyoshi Toyotomi, which now serves as an administrative center.
We finally visit Oku no In. Japan’s largest cemetery houses the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi and 200,000 graves of people who wanted to rest with him.
You will learn more about the history, culture and spirituality of Japan after this day. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet in Namba Hiroba Square, in front of Nankai Namba Station
Itinerary
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We take the train from Osaka and arrive at Mount Koya via the funicular. You can see the whole area from the train, from the big city to nature, then climb the mountain.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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Gateway to Mount Koya and the spirit world.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Main place of prayer of the Shingon Buddhist sect since the 9th century.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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Built in the late 16th century by the military dictator Hideyoshi Toyotomi, it serves as the headquarters of the Shingon Buddhist sect.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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Famous Japanese cemetery, with 200,000 graves of more or less famous families and at its end, the mausoleum of Kobo-Daishi, founder of this place.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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