One-day tour to Koyasan | Unlock hidden treasures.

Koyasan is a famous Buddhist holy place in Japan with rich history and culture. There are not only magnificent mountain views, but also ancient temples and beautiful natural scenery. Recommended 1️⃣ day tour route, let you feel the charm of this mysterious land~

🛬【Itinerary】
Suggested tour time: about 8️⃣ hours
Number of days to play: 1️⃣ day
Recommended tours: Koyasan➡️ Danjo Garan➡️ Kongobuji➡️ Okunoin

⛺【Must-see attractions】
✅Koyasan: It is the birthplace of Japanese Esoteric Buddhism and has many temples and shrines. The natural scenery here is also very charming🌲, and it is a good place for mountaineering and meditation
✅Danjo Garan: It is the core area of Koyasan, including many important temples, such as Kongobuji Temple and Danjo Garan Honbo👍, with unique architectural style and long history
✅Kongobuji Temple: It is one of the most famous temples in Koyasan, dedicated to Mahavairocana, and the Buddha statues and murals🎨 here are very exquisite. It is a good place to learn about Japanese Buddhist art
✅Oku-no-in: There are many cemeteries and monuments🪦 here, and the environment is quiet, suitable for walking and meditation

🍩【Must-eat food】
Koyasan vegetarian🍽️: The temples in Koyasan offer vegetarian cuisine, which is both healthy and delicious. Recommended to try "Shojin Ryori", a traditional Japanese vegetarian dish
Wakayama Ramen🍜: You can taste authentic Wakayama Ramen in restaurants near Koyasan, with rich soup and chewy noodles

🏨【Accommodation Guide】
If you plan to stay in Wakayama for a few more days, it is recommended to stay in a hot spring ♨️ inn in Koyasan. The hot spring water here is of excellent quality and relaxing, perfect for the last day of your trip

🚌【Transportation Guide】
From Osaka: Take the Nankai Electric Railway🚄 to Koyasan Station, then transfer to the mountain cable car or bus to the central area of Koyasan. From Koyasan Station, you can walk to Danjo Garan and Kongobuji Temple, but you need to take a bus to Okunoin Temple.
Chartered car/day tour: You can go directly to the temple by chartering a car, which gives you more freedom of time; you can sign up for a small tour group with a travel agency, which is more worry-free.

🧡【tips】
Some areas of Koyasan require more walking, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
The scenery of Koyasan is most charming in autumn and winter, but the weather is cold, so remember to keep warm.

Check the weather forecast in advance and choose the right time to travel.