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 Josh RubinsteinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Petteri was a fantastic driver. Will be recommending to my family and friends. He was knowledgeable about all things Japan. Very flexible with timing and with the difficulty of seeing Fuji he made a terrific backup plan. He was a safe driver. Had everything prepared for us. But best of all he was a kind guy that showed a couple of lads a great time. Highly recommendPosted on HodgesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our tour guide was Dan. We had the best time! He immediately hit it off with our family; we talked and laughed all day! He has fantastic historical knowledge of all the stops as well as great insight into all the shops for the best coffee, ice cream, etc. His command of the English language is wonderful, and his cheerful personality makes the day so much brighter. Can’t recommend him and Live Nippon tours high enough…five stars all the way around!Posted on Adeel TahirTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an amazing experience with Live Nippon. We booked Mt Fuji day tour and the service and the guided tour we received from Haseeb Ahmed was excellent! I definitely recommend Live Nippon and will be booking by next guided private tour with them.Posted on Ro BecTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our tour guide and driver pittteri was the most excellent all around host. He gave us options with explaining everything clearly and was quite patient when we stayed a little longer than expected at some spots because the locations were fantastic as the weather was perfect and the views of Mt. Fuji were very clear on this day. He recommended we leave our hotel at 6:00 am to beat the Saturday traffic at the popular sites and it worked out great as it got really busy when we left the one spot. He took us to other incredible spots with no crowds. I had been here 40 years ago to climb the mountain and still had a picture in front of the hotel I stayed at. I showed it to Pitteri and he knew where it was and took us there so I could get a picture in front of the same hotel again. He took us to a very nice location for lunch which was in front of a beautiful lake and we could also see Mt. Fuji behind the lake. Food was excellent also. All 4 of us agreed the the tour was excellent and the car was comfortable and Pitteri is an excellent driver.Posted on anita dwyerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our guide was on time, extremely polite and very knowledgeable. With fluent English and great local knowledge they gave a unique insight into the day. The car was extremely comfortable and we got to experience Mt Fuji in all its glory.Posted on Mel JonesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic day with our guide David. He was very knowledgeable and made sure we had the best time. We saw far more than we thought we would and went to some truly beautiful spots.Posted on A STrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Finished my 15 day Japan tour and had booked a car and driver from this company....excellent service very punctual and accommodating and the guy who drove us around Mr. Haseeb too good a person as he has been in japan for a few years he was well aware of the local stuff and guided us very well for the best shopping places to best eating dens thumbs up to Haseeb bhai💯💯💯💯Posted on Lu CurielTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Espectacular!!! Anthony el mejor guía, buscando hacer de esta experiencia todo el tiempo algo extraordinario e inolvidable No duden agendar con esta agencia 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Posted on Jessica MartinezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I booked our Mount Fuji and Hakone excursion with Live Nippon, and the experience was amazing from start to finish. Communication was great they were very responsive, accommodating, and easy to work with. Our guides met us in the morning right on time and were so patient with our big group. Anthony was especially wonderful. He was fun, helpful, and gave us great suggestions throughout the day. We ended up changing our plans based on his recommendations, and it turned out to be the best decision we had the best time. I would highly recommend Live Nippon and especially Anthony as a guide. He truly made the day memorable!Posted on Ronald HastingsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our tour to Mt Fuji was absolutely fantastic. Our tour guide was very helpful in helping us to decide which sites to stop at. The ice cream recommendation was spot on!