A Day Trip to Kōyasan, a World Heritage Site, from Osaka

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A Day Trip to Kōyasan, a World Heritage Site, from Osaka

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Overview

Discover the spiritual heart of Japan on this enriching day tour of Koyasan, inspired by the teachings of Master Kukai. Stroll through the ancient trees of Okunoin Temple, home to the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi, and explore the serene landscape of the largest dry garden at Kongobuji Temple. Engage deeply with Shingon Esoteric Buddhism at Danjo Garan and enjoy a guided experience through Koyasan’s main temple complex. The day includes convenient pickup from Shinsaibashi in Osaka and a stop at Kushikaki-no-Sato for local specialties.

Journey through sacred sites in Koyasan, including Okunoin and Kongobuji Temples
Guided two-hour tour of the main temple complex
Enjoy a break at a local highway station with Wakayama specialties
Pickup included from Shinsaibashi in Osaka, ensuring a hassle-free experience

Activity location

Michi-no-Eki Kushigaki no Sato
- 53-1 Taki
- 649-7102, Katsuragi-cho, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

National Bunraku Theatre
- 10 12
- 542-0073, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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A Day Trip to Kōyasan, a World Heritage Site, from Osaka

Travelers

Starting time: 8:00am

Price details

$66.24 x 1 Adult$66.24

Total

Until Tue, Nov 4

What's included, what's not

A driver-guide will provide service throughout the entire itinerary . During travel, the driver-guide will support your sightseeing, allowing you to enjoy the tour comfortably.
Lunch
The admission fee for Kongobu-ji Temple is 1,000 yen for junior high school students and older, and 300 yen for elementary school students, which is required separately

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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Michi-no-Eki Kushigaki no Sato

15m
Admission ticket not included

You can take a break at the roadside station Kushigaki-no-Sato and also buy souvenirs from Wakayama.

Koyasan Daimon

The 'Daimon,' which served as the main gate of Mount Koya, is a vermilion-colored two-story gate rebuilt during the Edo period. It is a popular spot for photos

Kongobu-ji Temple

3h
Admission ticket not included

We will visit the Danjo Garan and Kongobu-ji Temple in Mount Koya. Find tranquility and calm your mind in the sacred area of Mount Koya, and spend a Zen-like time reminiscent of the Pure Land. As a Japanese Buddhist holy site, the ancient temples stand quietly, offering a Pure Land-like realm that soothes the heart. *Please note that the admission fee for Kongobu-ji Temple is 1,000 yen for junior high school students and older, and 300 yen for elementary school students, paid separately.

Tokugawa's Mausoleum

The Tokugawa Family Mausoleum is a memorial dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Shogunate, and Tokugawa Hidetada, the second shogun.

Koyasan Okunoin

1h 20m

After visiting Kongobu-ji Temple, take a bus to the entrance of the Ichiji Bridge approach path to Okunoin. Okunoin is a place of profound religious, historical, and cultural significance, as it houses the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi. It has a pilgrimage path and a cemetery, making it a sacred place for spiritual purification.

Niutsuhime Shrine

30m
Admission ticket not included

Niu Myojin Shrine is located at the foot of Mount Koya in the Amano Basin, at an elevation of 450 meters, and is a World Heritage site with over 1,700 years of history. Here, a goddess of warding off evil is enshrined. Every April, a festival called the "Hanasakari Festival" is also held.

Location

Activity location

Michi-no-Eki Kushigaki no Sato
- 53-1 Taki
- 649-7102, Katsuragi-cho, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

National Bunraku Theatre
- 10 12
- 542-0073, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Q Plaza Shinsaibashi
- Q Plaza Shinsaibashi 1
- 542-0085, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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