Koyasan Full-Day Private Tour
You will visit very unique, religious town with a knowledgeable licensed local guide. We will help you understand Koyasan as much as possible. We visit two most sacred areas in Koyasan. One is Garan-monastic complex and the other is Okunoin-the holy place for Kobo Daishi (the founder of Shingon Budd
📍Meeting point: Take a bus for Daimon-Minamichushajo at Koyasan Station (Cable Car). and get off the bus at Daimon (Bus stop No. 21), one stop before Final destination, Daimon-Minamichushajo. I will meet you at the bus stop.
You will visit very unique, religious town with a knowledgeable licensed local guide. We will help you understand Koyasan as much as possible. We visit two most sacred areas in Koyasan. One is Garan-monastic complex and the other is Okunoin-the holy place for Kobo Daishi (the founder of Shingon Buddhism in Japan) belief. And we also visit Kongobuji temple, the head temple of Koyasan Shingon Buddhism. You will be able to learn about real Koyasan only a local guide knows. We walk about 3 km in Okunoin feeling the sacred atmosphere created by hundreds of thousands of gravestones standing on both sides of the pass flanked by tall centuries-old cedar trees.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 30 minYou will get general information of Koyasan.
Stop 2
⏱ 1hYou will visit the main hall of Koyasan and Kompon Daito (the fundamental pagoda) to know the teaching of Kobo Daishi-Kukai, the founder of Koyasan and learn about Japanese religion.
Stop 3
⏱ 1h 30mOkunoin is the largest cemetery and the most sacred place in Koyasan. You will walk 2km to visit Kobo Daishi mausoleum, feeling mysterious atmosphere.
Stop 4
⏱ 1hFinally you will visit the head temple of Koyasan Shingon Esoteric Buddhism. You will see gorgeous paintings on sliding doors depicted about 400 years ago and beautiful rock garden.
What’s Included
- ✓Guide Fee
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Admission fees
- ✗Lunch
- ✗Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
Additional Info
- ♿Wheelchair accessible
- 👶Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 🍼Specialized infant seats are available
- •Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 🦴Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- ❤️Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •Even though it is unlikely, you are responsible for any damage, loss, accidents, or injuries during this tour.
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