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Mt. Koya Sacred Full-Day Private Tour
4.9
16 Ratings
Koya-cho
Embark on a full-day private tour of Mt. Koya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with our knowledgeable guides. Explore the sacred mountain and immerse yourself in its modern and traditional aspects.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Koyasan Okunoin - The heart of Mt. Koya. Kobo Daishi (Kukai), the founder of Shingon Buddhism and one of the most revered persons in the religious history of Japan, rests here. Also, many prominent personalities’ graves line by the approach to Okunoin for several hundred meters through the forest. Your guide will explain interesting stories about those historical characters.
What's Included
- Licensed Local Guide
- Meet up with guide in Osaka
- Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from ‘What to expect’ list
What's Not Included
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- Private Vehicle
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Additional Information
Take advantage of our certified multilingual guides, approved by the government, to experience a single-day tour of the UNESCO-classified World Heritage Site, Mt. Koya. Embark on a comprehensive day-long walking excursion through Mt. Koya, delving into the timeless and contemporary facets of one of the world’s most revered mountains!
Should you presently be lodging in Osaka and wish for a break from the urban ambiance to immerse yourself in some off-city views, then our Mt. Koya tour in Wakayama Prefecture is a perfect fit for you! Connect with your guide at your convenience (whether in Osaka, Kyoto, Wakayama, or anywhere in the vicinity of Kansai) and be on your way to Mount Koya. Your guide will thoroughly tailor your day-long journey to match your preferences.
Note1: Please pick your must-visit locations from the list provided in the tour description to devise your personalized schedule.
Note2: The Japanese government issues the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification, demonstrating a solid comprehension and appreciation for Japanese heritage and customs.
- This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Location
Koyasan Okunoin
550 Koyasan,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(16 Ratings)
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Flora
May 17, 2024
Enjoyable trip - Maya is very attentive guide. She made our visit to Mt Koya very enjoyable. She explained a lot about history, culture and spirit of Japanese people. We had fun.
Highly recommend this trip for someone who is likes walking and exploring
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Susan_e
May 3, 2024
My Koya May 2024 - Our guide Emi was very prompt in picking us up at our hotel. She was very capable of navigating the train station and tickets etc. including the cable car up to Mt Koya. She knew so much about the area and the history. She was a wealth of knowledge when we went thru the very old cemetery. She was a delight. We had a wonderful lunch with her as well. She knew the bus stops to the cemetery and the temples we visited. We could not have enjoyed this as much if it were not for Emi. I would highly recommend her for any tour. She is delightful.
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Wendy_s
Apr 20, 2024
A great opportunity to get away from the crowds and to enjoy the countryside and peaceful contemplation of the temples - The whole trip was fantastic we were really pleased we travelled into the mountains to see the countryside and experience the serenity of the temples. The hall of lanterns was a highlight of our whole trip to Japan
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J3217fachristopherd
Apr 9, 2024
Mt Koya is a magical, spiritual place - My family and two family friends and I went to Mt Koya with our guide, Maya. Maya was very knowledgeable about the sites at Mt Koya and helped to explain the customs that we witnessed there. It was a magical and spiritual experience. I highly recommend this tour! Also, we booked a private taxi which saved a lot of time getting to Mt Koya and getting around the various sites. I highly recommend asking your guide for a private taxi.
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Francisco_b
Apr 8, 2024
Beautiful experience - Amazing tour with an excellent guide Miyuki. We experienced authentic cuisine for lunch and visited the most beautiful monuments in Mt. Koya. I definitely recommend this tour in you are visiting the Kyoto area.
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Santiagoaa366up
Jan 2, 2024
Amazing experience and great guide - Mt. Koya was a magical experience and one of the most impressive places in Japan. Our guide Yuka was very good as well, making the trip an unforgettable experience thanks to her explanations and passion for the place
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Sallamand1
Nov 18, 2023
Great daytrip with great guide (good English) - Mr. Hideo Yoshida was amazing. He was very fast and took us from our hotel deep into the mountains to Koyasan. He had a good English and was eager to explain all the historical facts about the place. We like to walk and he was explaining what we saw even with pictures and explanations that he brought with him. Ask specifically for him to the agency.
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604alejandraa
Nov 7, 2023
Excelente experience - Naka was my guide
He was excellent
Y have great day
I absolutely recomend this tour you will learn a lot and visit the best spots in Koyasan.
Thank you so much Naka
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Shmuel_b
Nov 5, 2023
Mount Koya Sacred full day private tour - Our guide Mr. Hiro Nakagawa was exellent. Escorting us to Mount Koya: Danjo-Garan: Kompon Daito Pagoda and Kon-do Hall along with Kongobuji Temple and Okuno-in were magnificent. We learned about the way buddhism reached japan. Views and the maple tree red blossom were beautiful. 10/10!
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342federicol
Sep 19, 2023
Fantastic guided tour with Momoyo - I visited Mount Koya with my amazing guide Momoyo from Osaka. The trip lasted more than eight hours. I had a really good time. Momoyo provided me with many very useful explanations and allowed me to better understand the history of Mount Koya.
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