Visit the sacred sites of Wakayama in autumn! Explore the World Heritage Kumano Nyutsuhime Shrine, known for blessings in love, and take a guided journey through the vibrant autumn colors of Mt. Koya’s Okunoin — a spiritual power spot in the sky! Plus, enjoy a hearty sukiyaki lunch featuring premium Kumano Wagyu beef.
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The Highlight
- A Spiritual Power Spot in the Sky, Drenched in Autumn Colors – World Heritage Mt. Koya
- Feel the Autumn Spirit – Explore Kongobuji Temple and Danjo Garan at Your Own Pace
- A Hearty Feast – Sukiyaki Lunch Featuring Premium Kumano Wagyu Beef from Wakayama
- Visit the World Heritage Niutsuhime Shrine – Famous for Blessings in Love and Matchmaking
The Experience
World Heritage Mt. Koya
- Mt. Koya is world-renowned as one of Japan’s top autumn foliage destinations, drawing many visitors each year to admire its breathtaking fall colors. Please note: This tour operates regardless of the foliage season. (Typical peak season: Late October to early November, with colors starting to change around mid-October.)
Guided Visit to Mt. Koya’s Two Sacred Sites – Including the Famous Okunoin
Okunoin: Considered the spiritual heart of Mt. Koya, Okunoin is the resting place of Kobo Daishi and one of the most sacred sites in Japanese Buddhism. Highly rated! Includes an earphone guide for easy listening during the tour
Feel the Autumn Spirit – Explore Kongobuji Temple and Danjo Garan at Your Own Pace
- Kongobuji Temple: The head temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect, founded by the monk Kukai (also known as Kobo Daishi).
- Danjo Garan: The first sacred site established by Kobo Daishi when he opened Mt. Koya as a place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhist practice.
- Konpon Daito (Great Pagoda): Standing at 48.5 meters tall, this was Japan’s first multi-storied pagoda and serves as the iconic symbol of Danjo Garan.
- Kondo (Main Hall): Located at the heart of the complex, it serves as the main hall of Mt. Koya.
Admission fees for Kongobuji Temple, Konpon Daito, and Kondo are not included in the tour price.
Enjoy a lunch full of local flavors featuring premium Kumano beef and regional specialties from Wakayama!
- Sukiyaki-style Kumano beef cooked on a ceramic plate
- Simmered Koya tofu
- Soy meat
- Seasonal side dishes
- Japanese pickles
- Shojin-style noodles
- Dessert
- Sesame tofu
- Pickled mountain burdock with plum
- Seasonal tempura
- Kinzanji miso
- Yuba (tofu skin) mixed rice
- Miso soup or clear soup
Please note: Menu items may change without notice depending on ingredient availability.
Visit the World Heritage Niutsuhime Shrine – Famous for Blessings in Love and Matchmaking
- Believed to have been founded about 1,700 years ago, Niutsuhime Shrine is the most important Shinto shrine in the Kii Province and has long maintained a close spiritual connection with Mt. Koya. It enshrines the deity who is said to have guided Kobo Daishi (Kukai) to Mt. Koya and is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a sacred place where Shinto and Buddhism coexist.
Please note: This tour will operate regardless of the autumn foliage season. (Typical peak foliage: Late October to early November)
Information about the tour Place of departure and destination: From Osaka to Wakayama Number of days of travel: 1 Day Means of transportation: Bus Name of bus company: International Motor Vehicles Osaka or equivalent Meal(s): Lunch x1 Minimum number of passengers to operate. 20 Number of GUIDE：1
Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444 Registration No.: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Contact Information Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444 Opening hour :10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Eri Tomiyama *The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
Please read and understand the Terms and conditions below. Travel Terms and Conditions:Domestic Package Tours Travel Agency Terms and Conditions:Section of Package Tour Contract
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 08:00Umeda (Meet at 7:45, Depart at 8:00)
- Katsuragi Drive-In (Shopping for Wakayama specialties/about 20 minutes)
- Koyasan Okunoin (A highly popular expert guide will guide you through Koyasan's two most sacred places, "Okunoin"/about 90 minutes)
- Ichinohashi Tenpu (A hearty meal! Wakayama brand beef! Kumano beef sukiyaki set meal/about 60 minutes)
- Kongobu-ji Temple & Danjo Garan (Free walk and worship around Kongobu-ji Temple, where you can feel autumn and see the sights of Mt. Koya, such as the Konpon Daito and Kondo Hall / approx. 90 minutes)
- Daimon (View from the train window the 25.1m-high, five-bay, multi-story main gate of Mt. Koya)
- Nyutsuhime Shrine (Free worship at a World Heritage site famous for matchmaking / approx. 40 minutes)
- 17:45Umeda (around 17:45)
Price Details
Add-on Items
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
- This is not a private tour; you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
- If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
- Meal contents may change at short notice depending on the supply situation.
- Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes as you may be walking on unstable ground.
- Depending on the time of your visit, you may not have time to purchase amulets or receive a temple seal. The opening hours of the shop may also change at short notice. We ask for your understanding.
- Due to religious ceremonies and festivals at Mt. Koya, you may not be able to visit. We ask for your understanding.
- The tour will be held regardless of the peak time of the autumn leaves.
Participant Restrictions
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Important Booking Information
Important Notes During Bus Tour
- Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.
- Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.
- As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
- Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.
- Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.
- Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.
- Latecomers who wish to rejoin the group will be responsible for all transportation fees. 8.Please wear the sticker provided by the tour guide visibly.
- Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.
- Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.
- Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.
- Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.
- Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.
- Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.
- Manage your valuable belongings yourself.
- After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.
- Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.
- For fruit-picking tours, please note that fruit is to be consumed only on the farm. Bringing it home in your own bag is strictly prohibited.
- If you fail to follow these regulations and cause a disturbance on the bus, you may be asked to leave the bus, even during the tour.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)
