From Osaka: Mt Koya Private Walking and Train Day Tour Private tour
ID: GYG444141-804597
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Discover UNESCO World Heritage listed Mt. Koya, the center of Shingon Buddism. This private tour includes return train from Osaka, trip on the Koyasan Cable Car and walking tour of the site.
Mount Koya is the center of Shingon Buddhism, an important Buddhist sect which was introduced to Japan in 805 by Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai), one of Japan's most significant religious figures. A small, secluded temple town has developed around the sect's headquarters that Kobo Daishi built on Koyasan's wooded mountaintop. It is also the site of Kobo Daishi's mausoleum and the start and end point of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.
Kobo Daishi began construction on the original Garan temple complex in 826 after wandering the country for years in search of a suitable place to center his religion. Since then over one hundred temples have sprung up along the streets of Koyasan. The most important among them are Kongobuji, the head temple of Shingon Buddhism, and Okunoin, the site of Kobo Daishi's mausoleum.
Our guide will share interesting stories and history that you won't find from any guidebook!
Highlights
- Visit the World Heritage site of Mt Koya, a pilgrimage route.
- Day trip from Osaka.
- Experienced guide with a strong knowladge about Koyasan.
- Includes round trip express train, local bus and cable car.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is only for foreign tourists. Japanese nationals cannot join this tour.
You can book until 48 hours prior to the activity date.
This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
If you want to change your schedule even on the tour day, your guide is always happy to help you.
You can skip the spot where you don't go (※in this case we do not refund any fees) or change it with another place.
If you add some new spots by your request, please pay the ticket fee on the spot. (Note that you may need to pay extra transportation fee)
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
