This is 2 day tour allowing you to explore Mt. Koya's World Heritage Sites!
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The Highlight
Visit the World Heritage site of Mt Koya, a pilgrimage route.
2 Days trip from Kyoto
Experienced guide with a strong knowladge about Koyasan.(1st day only)
Stay 1 night at shukubo.
The Experience
Mount Koya is the center of Shingon Buddhism, an important Buddhist sect which was introduced to Japan in 805 by Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai), one of Japan's most significant religious figures. A small, secluded temple town has developed around the sect's headquarters that Kobo Daishi built on Koyasan's wooded mountaintop. It is also the site of Kobo Daishi's mausoleum and the start and end point of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.
Kobo Daishi began construction on the original Garan temple complex in 826 after wandering the country for years in search of a suitable place to center his religion. Since then over one hundred temples have sprung up along the streets of Koyasan. The most important among them are Kongobuji, the head temple of Shingon Buddhism, and Okunoin, the site of Kobo Daishi's mausoleum.
Koyasan is also one of the best places to experience an overnight stay at a temple lodging (shukubo) where you can get a taste of a monk's lifestyle, eating vegetarian monk's cuisine (shojin ryori) and attending the morning prayers. Around fifty temples offer this service to both pilgrims and visitors.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- Include: Dinner
- 7:15～7:30 Meet customer at the Hotel your choice. ※Hotel pick-up time, we will contact you later.
- From the hotel to Kyoto Station by public transportation.
- 08:10Depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit H2 Bus Stop (in front of Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande)
- ※Highway bus from Kyoto Station to Koyasan.
- 10:55Arrive at Koyasan
- 11:20Arrive at Daimon by Rinkan Bus
- Walking from Daimon ⇒ Konpon Daito ⇒ Danjo Garan Area
- 13:00Free time for lunch
- 14:00Walking at Kongobuji Area
- 17:00Shukubo check-in (end of guide service)
- Include: Breakfast
- 06:00morning chantting service
- 07:30Breakfast at Shukubo
- (All day free time , No guide service ) model course
- 08:30Take the bus and get off at "Okunoin-mae"
- Stroll around the Okunoin area
- 16:17Departure From [Koyasan] to Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi (Please do not be late)
- 19:25Arrive at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- Round trip transportation from Kyoto to Koyasan is by Keihan Bus.Seats are reserved.
- Includes stay at Shukubo ,Shukubo cannot be specified.
- English is only available for one day. No guide on the second day.
- Includes a 2-day free pass for Koyasan.
- Return to Kyoto on the second day, bus ticket included.
- Admission fee included.
- This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
- You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
- If you want to change your schedule even on the tour day, your guide is always happy to help you.
- You can skip the spot where you don't go (※in this case we do not refund any fees) or change it with another place.
- If you add some new spots by your request, please pay the ticket fee on the spot. (Note that you may need to pay extra transportation fee)
- Infants (under 2 years old) can join tour but must sit on laps
Important Booking Information
Customer Guidelines:
- This tour utilizes public transportation. Please be aware that seats are not reserved.※Highway bus from Kyoto Station to Koyasan have reserved seats.
- Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting time.
- Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
- The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.
- Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
- Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.