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This private tour is a walking day tour with meet up in OSAKA. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand ... for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please book Mt Koya Full Day Tour from Osaka with Licensed Guide and Vehicle Read more ā¼
Important Notice : The access to the Okunoin Torodo (Lantern Hall) will be suspended due to the restoration work from November 18th 2024 to End of August 2025. The heart of Mt. Koya. Kobo Daishi (Kukai), the founder of Shingon Buddhism and one of the most revered persons in the religious history of Japan, rests here. Also, many prominent personalities' graves line by the approach to Okunoin for several hundred meters through the forest. Your guide will explain interesting stories about those historical characters.
1 hour 30 minutes
The main headquarters for the Shingon Sect, which has 4,000 temples throughout Japan and more than 10 million followers worldwide. Visitors can see religious artifact, fusuma sliding door paintings, as well as a beautiful rock garden representing two dragons flying amongst the clouds.
1 hour
One of the two most sacred sites in Mt. Koya. In the 9th century, Mt. Koya was founded on this very ground. At that time, Kobo Daishi held a groundbreaking ceremony and then dedicated his life to the construction of Danjo Garan. This sacred area consists of nearly twenty different structures including the magnificent Konpon Daito. Your guide will tell you the meaning of these structures.
1 hour
The Reihokan Museum (éå®é¤Ø, ReihÅkan) was built to house and preserve the religious and cultural treasures of Koyasan. The museum's entrance hall is styled after Byodoin Temple in Uji, and it has three exhibition halls for both permanent and temporary exhibitions. The museum's collection consists of thousands of religious works of art. The permanent exhibition displays statues, mandala (paintings representing metaphysical maps of the cosmos), and various other religious tools and paintings, the most notable of which is the scroll depicting the "Reclining Image of Sakyamuni Buddha on His Last Day". Additionally, a rotating temporary exhibition displays a seasonal selection chosen from the museum's collection.
30 minutes
Daishi Kyokai (大åø«ęä¼, Daishi KyÅkai) is the administrative center of Shingon Buddhism, and is responsible for spreading the teachings of Kobo Daishi, the sect's founder. The complex consists of two buildings: Henjoden, a traditional temple hall, that was built in 1915 and is dedicated to Kobo Daishi, and a modern building for administration, lectures and training. Visitors can participate in a few activities at Daishi Kyokai, such as receiving Buddhist precepts (jukai) or copying Buddhist scriptures (shakyo). No advance reservations are required.
30 minutes
The Tokugawa Mausoleum (å¾³å·å®¶éå°, Tokugawa-ke Reidai) on Koyasan was built in 1643 by the third Tokugawa shogun Iemitsu in order for his family to have a mausoleum close to Kobo Daishi's mausoleum. It consists of two buildings which enshrine Iemitsu's grandfather Ieyasu and father Hidetada, the first two Tokugawa shogun. The mausoleum's two identical buildings took twenty years to be completed and were built in the extravagant style of the early Edo Period with graceful sloping roofs, rich ornamentation, intricate carvings, lacquer and gold leaf. The two buildings stand side by side. The one on the right enshrines Ieyasu and the one on the left Hidetada.
30 minutes
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Clear filterWonderful Experience in Koyasan with Yuki
Published on Dec, 2024
We had an incredible trip to Koyasan yesterday, all thanks to our amazing guide, Yuki. She truly knows her stuffs and her passion for Koyasan, as well as Japanese history, shines through in everything she shares. Yukiās detailed explanations and enthusiasm brought the rich history and culture of Koyasan to life for us. It was such a pleasure to spend the day with her, and we left with a much deeper appreciation of this beautiful and sacred place. Thank you, Yuki, for making our visit so memorable!
Enjoyable trip
Published on May, 2024
Maya is very attentive guide. She made our visit to Mt Koya very enjoyable. She explained a lot about history, culture and spirit of Japanese people. We had fun. Highly recommend this trip for someone who is likes walking and exploring
My Koya May 2024
Published on May, 2024
Our guide Emi was very prompt in picking us up at our hotel. She was very capable of navigating the train station and tickets etc. including the cable car up to Mt Koya. She knew so much about the area and the history. She was a wealth of knowledge when we went thru the very old cemetery. She was a delight. We had a wonderful lunch with her as well. She knew the bus stops to the cemetery and the temples we visited. We could not have enjoyed this as much if it were not for Emi. I would highly recommend her for any tour. She is delightful.
A great opportunity to get away from the crowds and to enjoy the countryside and peaceful contemplation of the temples
Published on Apr, 2024
The whole trip was fantastic we were really pleased we travelled into the mountains to see the countryside and experience the serenity of the temples. The hall of lanterns was a highlight of our whole trip to Japan
Mt Koya is a magical, spiritual place
Published on Apr, 2024
My family and two family friends and I went to Mt Koya with our guide, Maya. Maya was very knowledgeable about the sites at Mt Koya and helped to explain the customs that we witnessed there. It was a magical and spiritual experience. I highly recommend this tour! Also, we booked a private taxi which saved a lot of time getting to Mt Koya and getting around the various sites. I highly recommend asking your guide for a private taxi.
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