• Namba Station - The journey commences at Nankai Namba Station, a key terminal in Osaka. After meeting the guide, participants will board an express train heading to Koyasan!
• Gokurakubashi Station - Upon disembarking from the express train, travelers will board a cable car. The gondola ascends towards the sanctuary atop the mountain.
• Koyasan Station - The final mode of transport to the sanctuary is a bus ride. The bus will navigate through the forest to reach the World Heritage Religious City on the mountain.
• Kongobu-ji Okuno-in - The tour’s first stop is the Okuno-in area, a significant ritual site in the sacred Koya Mountain. The sight of tombstones amidst cedar trees is awe-inspiring, and the serene atmosphere evokes a sense of ethereal dignity rather than foreboding.
• Kongobu-ji Temple - After lunch, the tour proceeds to Kongobuji Temple. This temple is the heart of Koyasan’s numerous temples and was historically the residence of Koyasan’s senior monks, serving as a reception area for visiting dignitaries.
• Mt. Koya - From Okuno-in, a brief bus ride leads to the town of Koyasan. This area, home to many monks, is a true religious city. Lunch will be enjoyed, followed by an afternoon tour.
• Kongobu-ji Danjo Garan (Elevated Precinct) - The tour concludes at the Danjo Garan, where Koyasan monks engage in ascetic practices. The area is adorned with various halls, including the Taho-to (pagoda). Participants are encouraged to inquire about the significance of these halls and the etiquette of worship with their guide.
• Koyasan Station - Return to Gokurakubashi Station via the cable car.
• Gokurakubashi Station - Enjoy a comfortable express train ride back to Osaka.
• Namba Station - The tour concludes at Osaka Namba Station.

• Round-trip transportation from Namba, Osaka
• Admission to Okuno-in, Kongobuji Temple, and Danjo Garan
• Professional and experienced guide

• Personal expenses
• Meals and beverages
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Tips (optional)

Discover Koyasan, one of Japan’s most revered sites, on a day trip from Osaka. Explore Okuno-in, Kongobuji Temple, and the Danjo Garan area with a knowledgeable guide.

Begin your journey from Namba, Osaka’s main station, and head to Koyasan. Visit Okuno-in, where a renowned monk from a millennium ago is believed to still be in meditation. In this serene area, individuals wishing to rest near the esteemed monk have established tombs, creating a tranquil sanctuary with moss-covered gravestones and towering cedar trees.

Proceed to Kongobuji Temple, the principal temple overseeing the sacred Koya Mountain’s activities. Appreciate the temple’s architecture, which once housed many monks, and the opulent interior that hosted nobles during their visits to Koyasan.

Conclude your tour at the Danjo Garan area, the epicenter of Koyasan’s ascetic traditions. Marvel at Koyasan’s iconic pagoda and numerous other attractions, as this is truly the heart of Koyasan, where traditional Japanese Buddhist philosophy continues to thrive today.

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