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Overview
Explore Koyasan, one of Japan's most sacred places, on a day trip from Osaka. Visit Okuno-in, Kongobuji Temple, and the Danjo Garan area with a guide.
Depart from Namba, Osaka's terminal station, and travel to Koyasan. Visit Okuno-in, where a famous monk from 1,000 years ago is said to still meditate. In this area, people who wish to sleep near the great monk have set up tombs and created a quiet sanctuary with moss-covered headstones and giant cedar trees.
Next, visit Kongobuji Temple, the central temple that administers the affairs of the sacred Koya Mountain. Enjoy the temple architecture where many monks once lived and the lavish interior where nobles were entertained when they visited Koyasan.
The last stop is the Danjo Garan area, the center of Koyasan's ascetic practices. Admire Koyasan's symbolic pagoda and many other attractions, this is truly the heart of Koyasan. Koyasan, where traditional Japanese Buddhist philosophy is still alive today.
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Itinerary
The tour begins at Nankai Namba Station, a terminal station in Osaka. After meeting your guide, you will board an express train bound for Koyasan!
2 hoursAdmission IncludedGokurakubashi Station
After getting off the express train, you will now board the cable car. The gondola gains altitude toward the sanctuary on top of the mountain.
20 minutesAdmission IncludedKoyasan Station
Means of access to the sanctuary, the last one is a bus ride. The bus will take you through the forest to the World Heritage Religious City on the mountain.
30 minutesAdmission IncludedThe first stop on the tour is the Okuno-in area, one of the most important ritual spaces in the sacred Koya Mountain. The sight of tombstones lined up in a grove of cedar trees is breathtaking, but the quiet atmosphere does not give you a sense of foreboding; rather, you will feel an ethereal and dignified atmosphere.
1 hourKongobu-ji Temple
After lunch, go to Kongobuji Temple. Kongobuji is the center of Koyasan's many temples and was the place where the most senior monks of Koyasan lived and served as a reception space for visiting dignitaries. Kongobuji Temple is the center of the many temples of Koyasan, and the most important priests of Koyasan lived in Kongobuji Temple, which served as a reception space for visiting dignitaries.
50 minutesAdmission IncludedMt. Koya
From Okuno-in, a short bus ride will take you to the town of Koyasan. This place where many monks live is truly a religious city. We will have lunch and enjoy the tour from noon.
50 minutesThe last stop on the tour is the Danjo Garan, a place where monks living in Koyasan do their ascetic practices. Koyasan, and is lined with various halls, including the Taho-to (pagoda). What is the significance of these halls? What is the etiquette of worship? Ask your guide.
50 minutesAdmission IncludedKoyasan Station
Take the cable car to Gokurakubashi Station.
30 minutesAdmission IncludedGokurakubashi Station
Take the express train back to Osaka in comfort.
2 hoursAdmission IncludedThe tour ends at Osaka Namba Station.
5 minutesAdmission Included
Experience
Inclusions
- Round-trip transportation from Namba, Osaka
- Admission to Okuno-in, Kongobuji Temple, and Danjo Garan
- Professional and experienced guide
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Meals and beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips (optional)
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guide Languages
English
Japanese
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.