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Koyasan Full-Day Private Tour 1
Koyasan Full-Day Private Tour 2
Kongobuji Temple in fall color. 3
Kongobuji Temple in spring. 4
A path to Okunoin in snow. 5

Koyasan Full-Day Private Tour

By WAK Guide
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $372 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Koyasan Daimon
    • Koyasan,
    • Koya-cho, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Daimon Gate
    • Koyasan
    • 648-0211, Koya, Wakayama, Japan

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Koyasan Full-Day Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Starting time: 10:00AM
Price details
CA $350.17 x 1 AdultCA $350.17
Paid at activityCA $21.89
Total
Price is CA $372.06
Until Mon, Jul 13

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide Fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admisstion fees to Kongobuji temple, Kompon Daito and Kondo
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Restaurant or cafe
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Local bus

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers 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.

Activity itinerary

Koyasan Daimon

  • 30m
You will get general information of Koyasan.

Koyasan Danjo Garan

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
You 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.

Koyasan Okunoin

  • 1h 30m
Okunoin is the largest cemetery and the most sacred place in Koyasan. You will walk 2km to visit Kobo Daishi mausoleum, feeling mysterious atmosphere.

Kongobu-ji Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Finally 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Koyasan Daimon
    • Koyasan,
    • Koya-cho, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Daimon Gate
    • Koyasan
    • 648-0211, Koya, Wakayama, Japan

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