Private Half- Day Tour in Wakayama Koyasan

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About the Activity

This tour takes you to the three most important places in Koyasan: Okunoin Cemetery, Kongobuji Temple, and Garan. This is also a private tour, so you can ask any questions you have. You will learn not only about temples and cemeteries but also about the lives of the monks, local life in Koyasan, history, and more.

4 hours

Private Tour

Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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FREE Wi-Fi

Restaurant Reservation Service

Taxi Reservation Service

Kongobuji Temple Fee 1,000 JPY

Public transportation fee to the meeting point, during the tour and after the tour.

Kondo Temple Fee 500 JPY

Konpon Daito Entrance Fee 500JPY

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Koyasan Okunoin

550 Koyasan, , Koya-cho, Japan, 648-0211Things we talk about ・Kobo Daishi :The founder of Koyasan ・Legends in the cemetery ・Daily life of monk ・History of Koyasan ・Tombs ・Teachings of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism If the timing is right, we can see a special ritual called “Shojingu.” ※Monks prepare a meal for Kobo Daishi as part of a ritual that involves blessing food placed in a covered wooden box. It’s said that Kobo Daishi aka Kukai is still alive and continues meditation in Okunoin, and meals are delivered twice a day.This ritual has continued without a break for 1,200 years. We will also visit the following places ◆ Gobyo：the place where Kobo Daishi aka Kukai still remains alive to this day. ◆Touching a tree of 850 years old ◆The biggest tombstone in Okunoin ◆Samurai graves ◆ The monument of Matsuo Basho ◆ Torodo:Lantern hall with more than 20,000 lanterns ◆ Senryo (Memorial tombs dedicated to teeth and nails of the imperial family) ◆ Torodo’s basement: We can approach Kukai very close. 2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Kongobu-ji Temple

132 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Japan, 648-0211Local English-speaking guide will be happy to explain daily living, training at Koyasan temples and important teachings of the esoteric Buddhism brought by Kukai, as well as deepening your understanding of Koyasan’s history and culture. In this tour, we will go round the following temples of Kongobuji. 【Kongobuji】 Banryutei (Japan’s largest rock garden) Yanaginoma (Willow Room: Hidetsugu suicide room) Tensuioke (Rain Barrel) Kyozo (Scripture Storehouse) Shoro (Bell Tower) Daigenkan & Kogenkan (Entrance) Ohiroma & Jibutsuma Umenoma (Plum Room) Betsuden (Temple Annex) Shin Betsuden (New Temple Annex) Shoin Jodan no Ma (Gold Leaf Wall) Courtyard Okushoin (Resting Area for the Imperial Family) Chigonoma (Page Room) Tsuchimuro (Earth Room) Kitchen 1 hour • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Koyasan Danjo Garan

Koyasan, , Koya-cho, Japan, 648-0211Local English-speaking guide will be happy to explain daily living, training at Koyasan temples and important teachings of the esoteric Buddhism brought by Kukai, as well as deepening your understanding of Koyasan’s history and culture. In this tour, we will go round the followings places in Garan. 【Garan】 Kondo (Golden Hall) Konpon Daito (Great Pagoda) Chumon (Twin-tiered & five-sectioned gate) Miedo (Great Portrait Hall) Miyashiro (Shrine Complex) Rokkaku Kyozo (Hexagonal Depository of the Scriptures) Saito (West Tower) Kujyakudo (Prayer for Rain) Jyunteido (Temple for pabajja)1 hour • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

Next to Okunoin-mae bus stop, in front of a public toilet in Nakanohashi parking lotView Location

End point

We will finish the tour at Kongobuji Chumon (Central Gate) in Garan. View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

Japanese
English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.

Operated by Awesome toursCreated on 15 Mar 2023Created on 05 Nov 2024

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