Koyasan covers an area 6km by 3km, filled with hidden gems alongside famous spots like Danjo Garan and Okunoin. For those who want to enjoy Koyasan more deeply, select from our diverse range of tours to add a special touch to your Koyasan experience!
Licensed guides living in Wakayama will navigate your special experience and provide information about the religion, history, culture and lifestyle of the Koyasan.
Koyasan Side Stories Tour
We will visit spots related to various people in the long history of Mount Koya, such as the Nyonin-do Hall, Tokugawa Mausoleum, Nan-in Hall, Kongo Sammai-in Temple, and Karikayado Hall.
Koyacho Town Walking Tour
Enjoy a leisurely walk from the Daimon Gate to the Okunoin entrance, discover historical sites and related facilities of Mount Koya, and visit local shops. Lunch can be arranged upon request.
Nyonin-michi Road Walking Tour (spring-autumn)
Women were previously prohibited from entering the mountain from the seven pilgrimage routes to Mount Koya, and at each entrance, a women's hall was built as a seclusion hall for women. The 11km road connecting these routes is called the “Nyonin-michi.”
Buddhism Art Tour (spring-autumn)
This tour focuses on the art and architecture of esoteric Buddhism and includes visits to the Daimon Gate, Reihokan Museum, Koyasan Digital Museum, and Kongo Sammaiin Temple.
Led by a guide full of local insight and stories, this tour invites you to rediscover Koyasan’s sacred atmosphere and the often-overlooked tales woven into its ancient temples and streets.
Daimon Gate(大門) – Grand Entrance to the Sacred Mountain
Nyonin-do Hall(女人堂) – A Place of Prayer for Women
Reihokan Museum(霊宝館) – Treasure House of Koyasan
Kongosanmai-in(金剛三昧院) – Serenity and Elegance
Tokugawa Mausoleum(徳川家霊台) – The Shoguns’ Sacred Resting Place
Karukaya-do Hall(苅萱堂) – A Tale of Love and Faith