Discover the sacred mountaintop sanctuary of Mt. Koya, explore the historic Okunoin with an expert guide, savor local cuisine, and travel comfortably on a spacious bus with an onboard restroom.
Travel in comfort aboard a spacious coach with extra legroom
About Mt. Koya
Founded by the monk Kobo Daishi at the beginning of the Heian period, Mt. Koya is the sacred center of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism. Together with Mt. Osore in Aomori and Mt. Hiei in Shiga, it is regarded as one of Japan's three most sacred spiritual sites.
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Join an expert guide for a tour of Okunoin, one of Mt. Koya's two most revered sacred sites. An audio receiver with earphones is provided, making it easy to follow the guide's commentary.
Okunoin is the spiritual heart of Mt. Koya, where Kobo Daishi is believed to remain in eternal meditation. The approximately 2-km approach is lined with towering ancient cedar trees, creating a serene and deeply sacred atmosphere.
Savor a hearty lunch featuring Mt. Koya's local specialties.
Note: Menu items are subject to change without prior notice depending on ingredient availability.
Explore Kongobu-ji Temple and Danjo Garan, two of Mt. Koya's most iconic sacred sites, at your own pace.
Kongobu-ji Temple is the head temple of Shingon Buddhism and serves as the administrative center for all Shingon sect affairs.
Danjo Garan is one of Mt. Koya's two most sacred sites, alongside Okunoin. It was the first temple complex established by Kobo Daishi when he founded Mt. Koya.
Please note: Admission fees to Kongobu-ji Temple, Konpon Daito, and the Kondo are not included in the tour price.
Information about 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: Yamato Kanko Meal(s): Lunch 1 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 16F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN 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 hours: 10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
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