From Osaka: Private Guided Day Trip to Koyasan (UNESCO Site)
ID: GYG922036-1441607
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
1 days
Description
Take a day trip from Osaka to Koyasan, the center of Buddhism in Japan. Visit the Okuno-in, Kongobuji Temple, and the Danjo Garan area with a guide.
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.
Highlights
- Discover the sacred mountain of Koyasan, the center of Buddhism in Japan
- Visit the Okuno-in, where a famous monk from 1,000 years ago is said to meditate
- See the Kongobuji Temple, the central that administers the affairs of the Koya
- Explore the Danjo Garan area, the center of Koyasan's ascetic practices
- Learn about the history and culture of Koyasan from your guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring a jacket as it can get cold in the mountains
Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking
In front of Namba Police Box. The guide will be holding the yellow sign with DeepExperience logo.
INCLUDED
- Professional guide
- Round-trip transportation from Namba, Osaka
- Admission to all sites on the tour
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
