Koyasan Must Visit Spots Self Guided Tour
Koyasan has been one of Japan’s most important spiritual centers for over 1,200 years. This 21-stop self-guided audio tour takes you through its sacred sites, from the entrance at Daimon Gate to the forested paths of Okunoin. Your guide is Hiroyuki, a local guide from Wakayama who shares the histor
📍Meeting point: Put on your earphones and start the tour from the app.
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 5 minYou will start playing the first stop of our tour at this location.
Stop 2
⏱ 5 minThis pine tree, enclosed by the fence, is connected to an important legend about the origins of Koyasan.
Stop 3
⏱ 5 minThe shrines are associated with another legend concerning Kōbō Daishi’s founding of Koyasan.
Stop 4
⏱ 5 minOriginally, this hall was built as Kōbō Daishi’s personal Buddha hall.
Stop 5
⏱ 5 minThis building, designated as a National Treasure.
Stop 6
⏱ 5 minFounded in 1127.
Stop 7
⏱ 5 minTo visit efficiently, I recommend using the local bus or renting a bicycle.
What’s Included
- ✓Easy to use app
- ✓Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the Exploro app
- ✓Compatible with both iOS and Android
- ✓Local expert curated itinerary with hidden stories and highlights
- ✓Flexible: start, pause, or resume anytime at your own pace
- ✓Interactive map with GPS navigation, directions, and marked stops
- ✓Audio guide, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
What’s NOT Included
- ✗In-person Guide
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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