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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Nous avons passé la journée autour du Mont Fuji fin Juillet. Notre chauffeur privé Israr a été d'excellents conseils toute la journée, prenant le temps d'explications des différents sites visités en restant toujours à notre écoute.
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Lauren Matthews
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We loved our Mt Fuji tour with Isar!! Isar was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. I highly recommend Live Nippon for a memorable Mt Fuji tour.
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Sarah H
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Absolutely amazing day. Petteri was a brilliant tour guide taking us away from tourisy areas. We had the most amazing view point all to ourselves. 100% recommend
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Farzana Jamal
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Mattia was an incredible guide - we really enjoyed our trip to Mt Fuji Thank you !
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Yassin Altai
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Petteri is a real good guide with knowledge about all aspects of the tour. His energy is really nice
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Rach
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Fantastic tour!
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Maroan
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Amazing guide, thank you!!!!!
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Emanuel Weisgras
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The service was very responsive and accommodating, especially given the last minute nature of the booking. The driver and guide, a fluent English speaker, was incredibly knowledgeable about the areas we visited, offering helpful suggestions along the way. I plan on coming again with additional family members and look forward to rebooking with Live Nippon!
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Pinny
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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.
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