Private Tour

Mt. Koya Sacred Full-Day Private Tour (Osaka departure) with Licensed Guide

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Our government-licensed and experienced multilingual guides will help you efficiently enjoy a one-day tour of UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, Mt. Koya. Go on a full-day guided walking tour of Mt. Koya and learn about the modern and traditional aspects of one of the world’s most sacred mountains!

If you are staying in Osaka but would like to take some time out to enjoy some sights outside the big city, then this tour of Mount Koya in Wakayama Prefecture is for you! Meet your guide at your hotel (in Osaka, Kyoto, Wakayama, or around the Kansai area), then head to Mount Koya. Your guide will customize your full-day tour in detail according to your interests.

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Osaka

Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list

Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses

Private Vehicle

You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

What To Expect

Osaka

Departure from Osaka on train to Koyasan with you guide!

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Kongobu-ji Temple

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•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Mt. Koya Sacred Full-Day Private Tour (Osaka departure) with Licensed Guide

Pickup included

Reviews

4.97

30 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Mount Koyasan
Steve C,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great experience. Our guide-Yuki was awesome. She helped us navigate through the trains. Her knowledge of Mount Koyasan was incredible. Going through the Okunoin cemetery, through Kongobu-ji temple, Konpon-Daito, Rokkaku Kyozo was amazing.
Travel back in time
Lynn N,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Yuki was an excellent guide. She was very professional, very knowledgeable, so kind and helpful. She used our time on the subway to familiarize us with Japanese history, culture, and traditions. Yuki navigated us perfectly through the intricate travel to Koyasan-such a beautiful, wonderful day, which included a fabulous vegetarian lunch!!
Private Tour of Koyasan with Yuki
Jon S,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had an absolutely fantastic experience touring Koyasan. Yuki clearly knows this region well and we feel as though we walked away with an immense amount of knowledge after our day with her. Yuki’s attention to detail was apparent even before our trip began, inquiring about food allergies, specific sightseeing requests and making plans to pick us up at our hotel (which we later learned was quite a distance from her home)! Our day of experience exceeded our expectations. Yuki was so thoughtful, personable and we left her at the end of the day feeling like we've known her for ages! She definitely gave us the VIP experience. Highly recommend!
Great day in My Koya
Robin M,
Apr 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Yuki was a pleasure! She was full of great historical information for all the places we visited. We enjoyed the day!
Koyasan with Yuki
Caitlin B,
Apr 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had an amazing day trip to Koyasan with Yuki! Her extensive knowledge, expertise, and genuine love for the area made the experience truly special, and we learned so much along the way. Yuki was a delight to spend the day with—she was friendly, engaging, and always open to answering our questions, making the trip even more enjoyable.