Private Tour
Koyasan Full-Day Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
You will visit very unique, religious town with a knowledgeable licensed local guide. We will help you understand Koyasan as much as possible. We visit two most sacred areas in Koyasan. One is Garan-monastic complex and the other is Okunoin-the holy place for Kobo Daishi (the founder of Shingon Buddhism in Japan) belief. And we also visit Kongobuji temple, the head temple of Koyasan Shingon Buddhism. You will be able to learn about real Koyasan only a local guide knows. We walk about 3 km in Okunoin feeling the sacred atmosphere created by hundreds of thousands of gravestones standing on both sides of the pass flanked by tall centuries-old cedar trees.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Even though it is unlikely, you are responsible for any damage, loss, accidents, or injuries during this tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guide Fee
Lunch
Admission fees to temple facilities
Options
Koyasan Full-Day Private Tour
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Noriko’s hidden treasures by Jez
jezveal,
Apr 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Noriko was passionate about Koyasan’s history, teaching us many customs, showing us the hidden stories, and taking us to a lovely restaurant. It will be a day to remember for a very long time. Definitely worth going on this tour with Noriko
Noriko is perfect Koyasan guide
Bart A,
Mar 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Noriko-san, our perfect guide for our trip to Koyasan, made the beauty of the place truly meaningful to us. Her extensive knowledge was complemented by her enthusiasm, engagement, and passion for the culture and spiritual significance of Koyasan. We would recommend booking this Viator tour only if Noriko is your guide.
An Amazing Experience in Koyasan
Gloria P,
Jul 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide did a fantastic job of showing us the wonders of Koyasan. She was thorough, professional and very friendly. Her knowledge of the area was impressive. Would highly recommend this experience.
Sirius’s and historical tour through Kayasan
Charles S,
Jun 20, 2024
- Viator
5.00We spent a day with Noriko at Koyasan. She provided a wonderful tour for the three of us, my wife, younger son and myself. Her tour provided an excellent introduction to Japanese spirituality and religion. The sites were well selected, and provided a nice overview of Koyasan. The tour through Oku-no-in was fascinating historically. Noriko is a passionate and effective teacher, a caring guide, and we thoroughly enjoyed her companionship!
Best way to cisit Koyasan
Sayre G,
Jun 14, 2024
- Viator
5.00This tour was a special and memorable day. Noriko is a perfect guide, and provides detailed history and education about Kukai, esoteric buddhism and the shrines. We had a fabulous day together, even in the rain!
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