Mount Koya Tour
Mount Koya Tour Japan’s Sacred Natural Wonder
09 Hours/Itinerary
Our Journey
Discover the spiritual heart of Japanese Buddhism at Mount Koya (Koyasan), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Japan’s most sacred destinations. Surrounded by forested mountains, ancient temples, and peaceful cemeteries, Mount Koya offers a deeply cultural and spiritual travel experience.
Guide Line
Visit Kongobu-ji Temple, the headquarters of Shingon Buddhism
Explore the sacred Okunoin Cemetery, Japan’s most spiritual site
Walk through centuries-old cedar forests
See traditional Buddhist temples and monasteries
Learn about Japanese Buddhist culture and history
Comfortable private transportation available
The Mount Koya Tour takes you to a mountain sanctuary founded over 1,200 years ago by the monk Kukai (Kobo Daishi). Mount Koya is home to more than 100 temples and is the center of Shingon Buddhism.
Begin your journey at Kongobu-ji Temple, famous for its beautiful sliding doors and Japan’s largest rock garden. Continue to the sacred Okunoin Cemetery, where over 200,000 lanterns guide the path through a mystical forest leading to the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi.
As you explore the temple complex, you’ll experience a peaceful atmosphere filled with incense, prayer halls, and traditional architecture. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking spirituality, culture, and calm natural surroundings.
Inclusions
Private transportation
Commercial Driving permit holder drivers
Green number plates Vehicles
English Speaking Driver Cum Guide
Exclusions
Lunch
Ticket for any activity (ropeway, cruise etc) Entry to any place where tickets required.
Cancelation before 24 hours fully refundable, Cancelation within 24 hours non refundable.
Pay later option, we will send you link for the payment 72 hours before the tour or earlier depend upon customer preferences.
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
- Cash
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Smoking in the vehicle
- Food in the vehicle
Know before you go
- The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
- The tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
- Smoking and eating are not allowed in the vehicle.
About this Activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Duration 09 Hours
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Live tour guide
English, Japanese
Pickup included
We provide pickup from customer's hotels. Pick up location Tokyo 23 wards is Included. Due to Traffic we can be 30 Minutes Late. For Airports Narita (25000Jpy) Haneda 7000JPY, Ports, Chiba 15000JPY, Kawasaki 20000JPY, and Yokohama 20000JPY Pickup additional charges will apply.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group
Pick up – 8:30 am
We will pick you up from your location at 8:30 am.
Note:
“30 min could be delay due to traffic no refund and review could be accepted.”
Kongobu-ji Temple
The main temple of Shingon Buddhism, known for its historic architecture and serene rock gardens.
Okunoin Cemetery
Japan’s most sacred cemetery, featuring ancient tombstones, lanterns, and a mystical forest pathway.
Danjo Garan
The spiritual center of Mount Koya, home to pagodas and ceremonial halls.
Koyasan Temple Town
A traditional mountain town filled with historic temples and peaceful streets.
Cedar Forest Paths
A sacred Shinto shrine deeply connected to nature worship and ancient Japanese beliefs.
Drop-off at 5:30pm
Drop-off at your hotel or selected location
FAQ's
The tours start and end when the driver picks you up from your accommodation in Tokyo and drops you off at the end of the day. In the case of your accommodation being outside of Tokyo 23 Wards, your tour will start and end when the driver departs and arrives in Tokyo at the end of the day.
No pets are allowed.
The price include toll fees, gas, parking lot fees, tax, etc. It doesn’t include fees for such as: lunch/food/beverage, entrance fee of tourist spots, fee of boats/cable cars, etc.
Yes, The extension fee is 3,500 yen/30 minutes.
There will be no refunds in case the tour finishes early. If the tour will finish earlier due to accidents, Bad weather, natural disasters, sudden sickness, etc., please contact us and we can discuss about it.
As it’s a little far from the central area of Tokyo, it is highly recommended that you book a “9h One-Day Tour” to visit the Hakone area. For boarding the Shinkansen, it is possible to conclude the tour at Odawara Station or local hotels in the Fuji/Hakone area. However, please note that the round-trip travel time to Tokyo, totalling three hours, will be deducted from the overall tour duration.
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