Koyasan Sacred Sites Day Bus Tour from Umeda
Koyasan Sacred Sites Day Bus Tour from Umeda
Join in day Tour
- Infants under 3 years old: Free of charge (no seat and no meals provided)
- For children aged 0–2 who require a seat, please book at the child fare
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Highlights
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mount Koya (Koyasan), one of Japan’s most sacred mountains
Guided walk through Okunoin, Koyasan’s most important spiritual site, with a specialist guide
Headphone audio guide provided for easy listening during the tour
Enjoy a generous local Koyasan-style lunch featuring regional specialties
Free time to explore Kongobuji Temple and Danjo Garan temple complex
Travel comfortably on a luxury coach with toilet and extra legroom
Discover the spiritual heart of Japanese Buddhism on a day trip to Koyasan, a sacred mountain founded by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) in the early Heian period and registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known alongside Mount Osore and Mount Hiei as one of Japan’s three most important spiritual centers, Koyasan offers a serene mountain atmosphere and a deep connection to Japanese religious history.
In spring, Koyasan is decorated with cherry blossoms, including Somei Yoshino, weeping cherry trees, and late-blooming varieties, which can usually be enjoyed until around Golden Week. Due to its high elevation, the cherry blossom season here arrives later than in the lowlands.
A specialist guide will lead you through Okunoin, the most sacred site in Koyasan and the resting place of Kobo Daishi. Walk along the atmospheric 2-kilometer approach lined with ancient cedar trees, soaking in the mystical ambiance of this revered pilgrimage route. An earphone guide system is provided to ensure you can clearly hear the guide’s explanations.
Enjoy a hearty local Koyasan-style lunch featuring regional specialties made with care. After lunch, you will have free time to explore Kongobuji Temple, the head temple of the Shingon sect, and Danjo Garan, one of Koyasan’s two most important sacred precincts. Highlights include the bright vermilion Konpon Daito Pagoda and the Kondo Hall, both central symbols of Koyasan’s religious heritage.
Travel in comfort aboard a specially equipped luxury coach with a toilet and spacious seating, making your journey relaxing and enjoyable throughout the day.
Information about tour
Place of departure and destination: From Osaka to Wakayama
Number of days of travel:1Day
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 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
Itinerary
08:30
Umeda Meeting: 8:15 AM / Departure: 8:30 AMKatsuragi Drive-In Free time to shop for Wakayama local specialties and souvenirs. (Approx. 20 minutes)
Ichinohashi Tenpu Enjoy a hearty Koyasan local cuisine lunch. (Approx. 50 minutes)
UNESCO World Heritage Site – Koyasan Okunoin Guided walk through Okunoin, one of Koyasan’s two most sacred sites, led by a specialist guide. (Approx. 90 minutes)
Ichinohashi Tenpu Free time to shop for Koyasan local products and souvenirs. (Approx. 20 minutes)
UNESCO World Heritage Site – Kongobuji Temple & Danjo Garan Area Free exploration and worship around Kongobuji Temple, Konpon Daito Pagoda, and Kondo Hall. (Approx. 90 minutes) Admission fees to Kongobuji Temple, Konpon Daito Pagoda, and Kondo Hall are not included.
Daimon Gate (Drive-by View) Enjoy views of Koyasan’s grand main gate from the bus.
17:30
Return to Umeda
What's included
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
Additional information
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.
Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited.
Please note that odd-numbered groups will, in principle, share seats on the bus
The order of the itinerary may be partially changed.
Some parts of the itinerary may be rearranged.
The menu may change unexpectedly depending on ingredient availability.
Some areas may have uneven footing, so please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
Depending on the schedule, there may not be enough time to purchase amulets or receive temple stamps (goshuin). Shop opening hours may also change without notice.
The tour will operate regardless of cherry blossom conditions.
The tour may be canceled due to road conditions, traffic information, or other unavoidable circumstances.
Admission fees for Kongobuji Temple, Konpon Daito Pagoda, and Kondo Hall are not included and must be paid individually on site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
For reservations made on or after January 1, 2026, a surcharge will apply to special dietary requests, including those related to allergies or religious requirements.
A fee of ¥2,700 per meal will be charged.
Please note: If the actual cost exceeds ¥2,700, the higher amount will be applied.
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AUD 135.49
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