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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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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Ebsanchez
Apr 1, 2024
Beautiful Mountain Temple - Lovely train, cable car and bus ride to Koyasan. Our guide Yuka, made this day very interesting. Her explanations regarding the sites we visited showed her knowledge of the area including the unique mixture of Shinto/Buddhism in Japan. Great way to get away from busy Osaka.
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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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Adriana
May 10, 2023
Great trip - Good experience with Eric Tanaka San, our guide. He prepared all the train ticket and tell us about Japan Shogun history.. is a fruitful walking tour. If you want to join this tour, please remember to bring water and pack your lunch or snacks, because the restaurant there is very packed and we dont have much time to queue.. Lucky that Tanaka San already mention this to us, so we are not starving.. 🤣
One of interesting part of this tour, that you need to ride a cable car to reach mount koya..
we want to thank Eric Tanaka San who make this trip enjoyable.
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Fernanda_l
Apr 27, 2023
Beautiful Place - One of the most beautiful Temples I’ve seen in my life. Yuka our tour guide amazing. I only wish the tour on Mt Koya lasts a little longer because you spend more time arriving than in the actual place.
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June_m
Mar 17, 2023
Excellent - Our tour guide YUKA was amazing! Knowledge, kind, and a great guide! We rented a driver and a car which added to the whole experience seeing the sites
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Tour730245
Nov 19, 2019
Mt Koya Full-day Private Custom Tour from Osaka with National Licensed Guide - It was amazing with the help of Guide Mr Hiro. He was really superb. He came in time to pick and with us till the end. Very knowledgeble person with fluent English Language. We had a fantastic time and experience with him. This Viator tour was superb.
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