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Discover the spiritual heart of Japan on this enriching day tour of Koyasan, inspired by the teachings of Master Kukai. Stroll through the ancient trees of Okunoin Temple, home to the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi, and explore the serene landscape of the largest dry garden at Kongobuji Temple. Engage deeply with Shingon Esoteric Buddhism at Danjo Garan and enjoy a guided experience through Koyasan’s main temple complex. The day includes convenient pickup from Shinsaibashi in Osaka and a stop at Kushikaki-no-Sato for local specialties.
- Journey through sacred sites in Koyasan, including Okunoin and Kongobuji Temples
- Guided two-hour tour of the main temple complex
- Enjoy a break at a local highway station with Wakayama specialties
- Pickup included from Shinsaibashi in Osaka, ensuring a hassle-free experience
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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You can take a break at the roadside station Kushigaki-no-Sato and also buy souvenirs from Wakayama.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The 'Daimon,' which served as the main gate of Mount Koya, is a vermilion-colored two-story gate rebuilt during the Edo period. It is a popular spot for photos
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We will visit the Danjo Garan and Kongobu-ji Temple in Mount Koya. Find tranquility and calm your mind in the sacred area of Mount Koya, and spend a Zen-like time reminiscent of the Pure Land. As a Japanese Buddhist holy site, the ancient temples stand quietly, offering a Pure Land-like realm that soothes the heart. *Please note that the admission fee for Kongobu-ji Temple is 1,000 yen for junior high school students and older, and 300 yen for elementary school students, paid separately.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included -
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The Tokugawa Family Mausoleum is a memorial dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Shogunate, and Tokugawa Hidetada, the second shogun.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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After visiting Kongobu-ji Temple, take a bus to the entrance of the Ichiji Bridge approach path to Okunoin. Okunoin is a place of profound religious, historical, and cultural significance, as it houses the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi. It has a pilgrimage path and a cemetery, making it a sacred place for spiritual purification.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Niutsuhime Shrine is located at the foot of Mount Koya in the Amano Basin, at an elevation of 450 meters, and is a World Heritage site with over 1,700 years of history. Here, a goddess of warding off evil is enshrined. Every April, a festival called the "Hanasakari Festival" is also held.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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