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
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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 Google PinnyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bilal Hassan is the man. Took us touring around Japan. Super immediate with phone calls and txt always kind and commendable. Extremely efficient in not wasting time and helped us with our luggage, train tickets in Japan, Kyoto, also Nara. Super punctual even gets here early some days. Knows all the great spots for food, activities and night life. Whatever you need he can provide for you. Thank you Bilal Hassan and the team for helping me and friend out in a country we aren’t familiar with.Posted on Google Shavinya AbeywickremaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a wonderful time at Mount Fuji! It was great to experience the surroundings and see a different, quieter side of Japan. Our tour guide Riz was fantastic and knew all the best spots to take us to for the best pictures and experience. He really listened to what we wanted and made sure to cater the tour to us. Would definitely book again!Posted on Google RKTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We truly loved this tour. We had the best day in Japan. Our guide Jeff lead us to wonderful nature sites on the way to Mt Fuji: the lava cave, the Chureito Pagoda, lake Saiko, lake Kawaguchi. Climbing 398 stairs and the boat ride on the lake were lots of fun for the kid. The view of the mountain from the lake is breathtaking. Jeff knew how to customize this day given the morning was really cloudy so it wasn’t worthed to reach station 5. We have great memories on this trip. Thank you Jeff and Live Nippon!Posted on Google Douglas WalkerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our group of 13 adults (plus one infant) had an amazing time. Not only did we get to witness the beauty of Mount Fuji, we experienced a scenic speed boat ride on one of the surrounding lakes and an amazing meal which included noodles unique to the area. Shish, our guide, was gracious, outgoing, and informative. I highly recommend taking this tour to Mount Fuji, and request Shish as your guide.Posted on Google Michelle Heywood-WalkerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an amazing day trip to Mount Fuji with our guide Shish! He was incredibly accommodating, kept us on schedule without making us feel rushed, and shared so much interesting information about the area. Whenever the clouds shifted and visibility changed, Shish would let us know right away so we could take advantage of the best views. His knowledge, friendliness, and sense of humor made the trip even more enjoyable. He was a pleasure to spend the day with, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. We highly recommend Shish to anyone looking for a memorable and enjoyable Mount Fuji tour!Posted on Google Jake HeywoodTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a fun experience we went on the Fiji tour with Shish and can't say enough good things. Saw everything the mountain had to offer and he was very insightful and friendly the places you go are just perfect for a day trip. Highly recommendPosted on Google Adam WalkerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Went on a great guide with Shish! We were lucky enough to see the peak of Mount Fuji with him. He also gave great recommendations for activities, the best was going on the speed boats. Shish kept us entertained and had a lot of knowledge to draw from during the tourPosted on Google Madilyn YvonneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had such an amazing day with Shish as our tour guide! He was very personable and did an amazing job informing us throughout the tour. We did a speed boat ride as-well as a great viewpoint where we were lucky enough to see Mt Fuji! 🗻 The bus was also comfortable in the summer heat :)Posted on Google Josh HeywoodTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We took a tour of Mount Fuji with Shish as our tour guide, and it was great! He was friendly and super knowledgeable about the area and history. He even went above and beyond and looked at our itinerary for our entire trip and made suggestions and recommendations. I would highly recommend booking with him!