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.
Hear It From Our Guests
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Eric JacksonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Shish was totally amazing! Incredibly accommodating and knowledgeable and extremely high level of service. The company support overall and communication was great - they are organized and strive to provide a high level of service. Prices were good and they have a lot of resources available beyond what most companies have. Great day in spite of the clouds and rain!Posted on Google![]()
Monica JaikaranTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Great tour. Thank you so much!Posted on Google![]()
Rami AhmedTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Had a great tour with our tour guide, Maz. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and flexible with our needs on the trip. He made many great recommendations and was very helpful to my wife and baby on our journey. Will definitely use this company again.Posted on Google![]()
Asim HashmaniTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Incredible people, really punctual and their designated tour guide was a gem of a personPosted on Google![]()
Tinotenda MtemeriTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Fabi was an awesome tour guide. He was helpful in suggesting when best to start the tour to Mt Fuji and surrounding areas to avoid traffic when leaving Tokyo and avoid the crowds once there. He explained all the different places in detail and gave ample time to explore. He even suggested a viewpoint of Mt Fuji which is not amongst the common ones. He also has a great sense of humour. I would recommend using him.Posted on Google![]()
Nazamuddin ShahTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
It was lovely experience with them. They were always ready to go one step ahead. Specially their team Areeb he was a thorough gentleman and their CEO 🙌Posted on Google![]()
Jawwad ChannaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Perfect people, the services were not only good or excellent they were beyond marvelous. The whole team of Live Nippon has been great, their knowledge about Japan is too good. Very satisfactory!!!Posted on Google![]()
Eapen ThomasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Maz picked us up as per arrangement and took us to some good viewing locations of mount fuji. We also visited hakone. He gave us enough time to roam around at each location. Overall the experience was very good.
