1-Day World Heritage Site - Mt. Koya Tour (Without Guide)

Tour Highlights

• Tour at Nankai Namba Station: Take a train ride to Gokurakubashi Station via Nankai Railway (Express, non-reserved seat).

• Journey to Koyasan: From Gokurakubashi Station, a brief cable car ride takes you to Koyasan Station, the gateway to Mt. Koya.

• Self-Guided Sightseeing at Mt. Koya: Explore the spiritual and cultural sites at your leisure with a Mt. Koya (Koyasan) bus pass and discount coupons for various admissions. Highlights include visiting Okuno-in (the mausoleum of Kukai) and Danjogaran, the heartland of Mt. Koya.

• Authentic Dining Experience: Enjoy a Buddhist vegetarian cuisine lunch at a temple lodging in Koyasan with English guidance.

• Return Journey: Post-lunch, the return trip begins with a cable car ride from Koyasan Station to Gokurakubashi Station, followed by a train journey back to Nankai Namba Station, marking the end of the tour.

Essentials to Know Before Booking

• Minimum number of participants required to book the tour: 2

• Minimum number of participants needed to run the tour: 2

• Tour may be canceled if the minimum of 2 participants is not met four days before the scheduled date

• Bookings can be made until 9:00 AM, four days before the tour departure

• For weekends and holidays, bookings must be completed by the preceding business day

• Participants are advised to bring warm attire

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