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

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Duration 14 Hours

Check availability to see starting times.

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

When does the tour start and end?

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.

Can our pets also join the tour?

No pets are allowed.

What does the price include?

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.

Is there extra fee if we extend the tour?

Yes, The extension fee is 3,500 yen/30 minutes.

Will there be a refund if we finish the tour earlier than booked?

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.

Hear It From Our Guests

Real trips, real reactions see what traveling with Live Nippon actually feels like.

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Zaquira Sulaimane
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We had wonderful trip to Mt. Fuji with Jeff. He was on time, very polite and full of knowledge about all the places. Highly recommend the trip.
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Izzah Shalwani
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We had an amazing trip to Mount Fuji! The views were absolutely breathtaking, and every stop was beautiful and memorable! The entire experience was enjoyable, well-organized, and a wonderful way to explore Japan! It was also a great day with Haseeb! He was an AWSOME tour guide! The tour was worth it! It was a step by step, guided tour with all the things in the itinerary. Haseeb gave us options and recommendations for what and how we needed to do something. I highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Japan. Definitely a 5-star experience!
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Mari Gutierrez
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Haseeb-san has been a great tour guide! Respectful and knowledgeable! I would 100% book again!
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David Selko
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We just finished our tour of Mt Fuji and surrounding areas with Shish. This was such a wonderful day. The commutation before and day of the tour was great. Shish and the driver were on tin time at our hotel. They picked us up in a clean comfortable Toyota van. We proceeded to mt Fuji where totally lucked out with perfect weather to see the mountain and all the lookout areas from above. The lunch stop and bathroom stops were always right on time. We took a gondola ride to the top of a scenic overlook, visited a historic village then headed back to Tokyo. Wonderful day. Thanks Shish.
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Carlos Leon
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If you desire a well thought out experience look no further. Petteri was our private Fuji Guide for our 4 adult travelers. He took us to places or managed the time such that we avoided large crowds and took some amazing memories/photos. Perfect language skills along with excellent recomendations
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Frank
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Would 💯 recommend! Pete is great guide and very informative. We would do this trip again!
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Liam Sutton
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Shish (our guide) is the man! Speaks great English and took our simple Fuji trip and turned it into a full day exploring what Mount Fuji and its surroundings had to offer. Highly recommended and can’t praise his services enough!
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DAVID BLOOR
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Great tour guide. Shish was amazing!! Awesome experience. Mt Fuji certainly put on a show for us 😍 Well worth it and great value!
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Kiara Bloor
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Shish was a great tour guide, he is so friendly and knowledgeable. Showed us all the best spots in Japan that you wouldn’t usually go to. Was a perfect day out, we had the best day of our trip so far. Worth the money, totally recommend.
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Elysa McClintic
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We had a great tour with Haseeb to Mt Fuji and he even managed to squeeze in some of Hakone for us as well! The whole experience was easily navigated and communication was excellent starting a few days before the trip. Expectations were set before departing but flexibility allowed us to modify our tour on the fly. Timing for attractions was perfect, we were leaving just as the crowds were arriving. Car was great, Haseeb was so kind, provided insightful information and recommendations while allowing us to explore independently and really made the trip wonderful. Thanks for such a memorable day!
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