Koya-san

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

The 1-Day World Heritage Site - Mt. Koya Tour offers a self-guided exploration of the sacred Mt. Koya, including transportation, discount coupons for shrine and temple admissions, and a unique lunch experience with Buddhist vegetarian cuisine at a temple lodging. This eco-friendly tour emphasizes personal discovery within the serene landscapes and rich cultural heritage of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Location

Koya-san

Embark on a spiritual journey to the serene and sacred Mt. Koya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with our 1-Day self-guided tour. This adventure promises the freedom to explore Mt. Koya's spiritual wonders and architectural marvels at your own pace, enhanced by the convenience of a bus pass and discount coupons for entry to various significant sites.

Immerse yourself in the tranquility of temple lodgings and partake in a unique dining experience with a Buddhist vegetarian cuisine lunch. Embrace an eco-friendly exploration that aligns with Sunrise Tours' commitment to Sustainable Development Goals.

From majestic temples to peaceful landscapes, your soulful exploration of Mt. Koya awaits— take advantage of this opportunity to connect with history, culture, and nature. Book your journey now and enter a world where spiritual heritage meets natural beauty.

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.

Tour Itinerary

8:30 AM

The tour starts with participants departing from Nankai Namba Station embarking on a 120-minute train ride to Gokurakubashi Station. This journey utilizes the Nankai Railway, specifically an express service with non-reserved seating.

Transition to Koyasan

Upon Arrival at Gokurakubashi Station: A brief yet scenic cable car ride directly takes participants from Gokurakubashi Station to Koyasan Station. This part of the journey offers a unique landscape perspective as you ascend to the mountaintop.

Exploration of Mt. Koya

Sightseeing at Mt. Koya: Once at Mt. Koya, participants can explore the area's rich cultural and spiritual heritage at their own pace. They are equipped with a Mt. Koya (Koyasan) bus pass and discount coupons for various admission fees, enabling access to significant sites such as Okuno-in (the mausoleum of Kukai) and Danjogaran (the heartland of Mt. Koya).

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Participants are treated to a unique dining experience with a Buddhist vegetarian cuisine lunch at a temple lodging in Koyasan. This meal offers a taste of monastic life and comes with English guidance to enrich the experience.

Return Journey

Post-Lunch: The return journey begins with a cable car ride from Koyasan Station to Gokurakubashi Station.

From Gokurakubashi Station: Participants then take the train back to Nankai Namba Station, marking the end of the tour. Like the initial journey, this train ride is aboard the Nankai Railway express service with non-reserved seats and lasts approximately 120 minutes.

Conclusion

Arrival at Nankai Namba Station: The tour concludes upon arrival back at Nankai Namba Station, where participants can reflect on a day filled with spiritual exploration, cultural immersion, and natural beauty.

What's Included

Lunch at a Koyasan temple lodging with Buddhist vegetarian cuisine
Discount coupons for various admission fees
Transportation costs, including train and cable car rides

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

From $95

/person

Adults

Children

This booking is non-refundable.

Itinerary

Nankai Namba Station (Scheduled at 08:30)

5 Chome-10 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka

The tour starts with participants departing from Nankai Namba Station embarking on a 120-minute train ride to Gokurakubashi Station.

Gokurakubashi Station

Koya, Wakayama

A brief yet scenic cable car ride directly takes participants to Koyasan Station. This part of the journey offers a unique landscape perspective as you ascend to the mountaintop.

Mt. Koya

Koya, Wakayama

Once at Mt. Koya, participants can explore the area's rich cultural and spiritual heritage at their own pace.

Lunch

Duration: 1 hour

Participants are treated to a unique dining experience with a Buddhist vegetarian cuisine lunch at a temple lodging in Koyasan. This meal offers a taste of monastic life.

Gokurakubashi Station

Koya, Wakayama

The return journey begins with a cable car ride from Koyasan Station to Gokurakubashi Station.

Nankai Namba Station

5 Chome-10 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka

The tour concludes upon arrival back at Nankai Namba Station, where participants can reflect on a day filled with spiritual exploration, cultural immersion, and natural beauty.