Mount Koya Tour: Discover World Heritage Site

Embark on a full-day guided private car tour from Osaka to the World Heritage Site, Mt. Koya. Discover the modern and traditional aspects of this sacred mountain with a licensed guide.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
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
  • Private transportation
  • Fuel, parking, and highway fees included
  • Choose 3-4 sites for a customizable tour
  • Guidance from a licensed local English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Additional Information

Embark on the quintessential excursion for those eager to explore the UNESCO-listed Mt. Koya. Enjoy a comprehensive day-long private vehicle journey across this deeply revered mountain and delve into its rich blend of historical and contemporary significance!\n\nShould you be staying in Osaka and wish to venture beyond the urban sprawl to witness the…

Location
Koyasan Okunoin
550 Koyasan,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ovidiu_b
Sep 29, 2024
Great private tour at Mount Koya - We had a great experience on this private tour with licensed guide and car. Our guide, Naka, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He speaks very good English and gave us detailed information at all points of interest. Thank you very much Naka!
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Pigrap2023
Jul 20, 2024
Long trip long lasting memories - Mr Shuji was an excellent tour guide He was able to explain us a lot because he is a retired highschool teacher in history and explains budism rituals also He booked us a vegetarian dinner as we needed and show us great temples shrines from Shinto and budist tradition
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B7828ktfranka
May 13, 2024
Amazing - Our tour guide Momo was amazing. She was very knowledgeable. She is very nice. She had experience and she was very helpful. We really enjoyed her company.
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L1341rwkr
Jun 11, 2023
Koyasama tour with Yoshie - Yoshie Hara was an incredible tour guide, she was so knowledgeable, planned the tour perfectly, and spoke English very well. Our best experience so far in Japan. Koyasama was beautiful as well and Yoshie knew so many interesting facts about it. Would definitely recommend, and ask for Yoshie!
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Boliekm
Apr 18, 2023
Sacred Adventure into History - The trip was wonderful - great sights scenery and great guide Keiji Katayams Well worth the time and fee.
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Pstephens99
Jul 18, 2023
Enjoyed it - We enjoyed our tour of Mount Koya with Hiro! It was a different experience and more of a cultural learning for us. The temples were beautiful. We were not sure what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised by the tour!
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From $837 (Per Vehicle)
up to 7 guests
1 Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).