Mt. Koya to Wakayama
Mount Koya Wakayama & Nachi Waterfall Tour from Japan
14 Days/Itinerary
Our Journey
Experience the spiritual heart and natural beauty of Japan on this unforgettable journey through Mount Koya, Wakayama, and the majestic Nachi Waterfall. This tour combines sacred Buddhist sites, UNESCO World Heritage landmarks, ancient pilgrimage routes, and breathtaking natural scenery.
Guide Line
Visit Mount Koya (Koyasan), a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Explore Okunoin Cemetery, Japan’s most sacred spiritual site
Discover Kongobu-ji Temple, headquarters of Shingon Buddhism
Visit Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine
Witness Nachi Waterfall, Japan’s tallest single-drop waterfall
Walk along parts of the historic Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail
Comfortable private transportation available
The Mount Koya, Wakayama & Nachi Waterfall Tour takes you deep into Japan’s spiritual landscape. Begin at Mount Koya, a sacred mountain temple complex founded over 1,200 years ago by Kobo Daishi. Explore historic temples, peaceful monastery grounds, and the mystical Okunoin Cemetery, illuminated by hundreds of lanterns.
Continue your journey through Wakayama, a region known for its untouched nature and spiritual heritage. Visit Kumano Nachi Taisha, one of the three Grand Shrines of Kumano, located in a serene forest setting. Nearby, experience the powerful beauty of Nachi Waterfall, a sacred site worshipped for centuries as a symbol of nature’s divine power.
This tour is ideal for travelers seeking spirituality, culture, history, and breathtaking natural beauty in a peaceful environment.
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
Reserve now & pay later
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Duration 14 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.”
Okunoin Cemetery
A sacred Buddhist mountain and UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to ancient temples and serene forest paths.
Okunoin Cemetery
Japan’s most spiritual cemetery, featuring thousands of stone lanterns and a mystical cedar forest.
Kongobu-ji Temple
The main temple of Shingon Buddhism, known for traditional architecture and Japan’s largest rock garden.
Kumano Nachi Taisha
A historic Shinto shrine deeply connected to nature worship and pilgrimage traditions.
Nachi Waterfall
Japan’s tallest waterfall, surrounded by lush forest and revered as a sacred natural site.
Kumano Kodo Trail
An ancient UNESCO-listed pilgrimage route winding through mountains and forests.
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.
Client Testimonials
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Posted on Moiz KhanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing tour and service. I’d recommend this place to everyone visiting tokyo. Absolutely incredible.Posted on Jimmy HailTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Loved this tour! Petteri is a fantastic guide with excellent knowledge and personality. He worked hard to make sure we were able to see the things we wanted to. He also guided us to fantastic areas that are not overly touristy. I cannot say enough good stuff about our guide and experience.Posted on Roger MonsaleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great day today with Anthony and our driver (Chu?). They were a great team and made sure we were properly guided all the time. We learned a lot from Anthony.Posted on Sam MonsaleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Anthony is the Best!!!! I have been to tours in Europe, and Anthony’s style and method is world class. We had kids on this tour, and Anthony kept them engaged. We had a senior in our group and Anthony graciously adjusted the tour to her pace. Highly recommended. We will definitely book with him again!Posted on Michael LaneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome tour and highly recommendPosted on S MklrVssrTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My kids and I loved Sam! He helped us with the perfect itinerary and was also great to be around! When traveling with my teens they have different ideas of what they want to do and get out of every experience; Sam was wonderful accommodating us. You can tell he loves his job and sharing the culture. We had a great time around Mt Fuji!Posted on Raymond ColemanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very accommodating, courteous, and knowledgeable experience. This was the best tour of our Japan trip so far! Ask for Anthony, and you won’t be disappointed!Posted on Isaac CohenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an amazing time during our private tour to Mount Fuji and Hakone. Ali was our driver and guide. He did an excellent job and was very friendly. He took us to all the beautiful places in the area. He drove us to a small town on the side of Mount Fuji where the view was clear and we took beautiful pictures. Ali made sure that we were happy with our tour. Our kids ages 11 and 9 enjoyed the experience. He took us to kid friendly activities and to eat delicious ice cream. It was a great tour and we highly recommend it. Thanks Ali for a great day!Posted on Sarah LamkinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our tour with Daniel was fantastic. He ensured that he shared information, was very timely, and adjusted things based on our needs! Loved having the private tour option, especially with kids. Would recommend of you in the Tokyo area and wanting to see Mt. Fuji.Posted on Pasi TamminenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good trip. Anthony was great quide. Places we wisit were beatufil. Our driver was bit slow and not sure were to drive, but our great quide give us extra time, because of this. So extra points for Anthony. 0ne point out because of driver(not our quide fault) and becase quide supported celtic 😁