An in-depth discovery of Mount Koya
The Zen experience two hours away from Osaka.
Koya-san is part of the Kii Mounts, a famous pilgrimage in Wakayama prefecture.
Visiting Mount Koya with a guide helps appreciate the place as it is laden with history.
A dedicated guide
only for you
The tour you booked is completely private. You will not share your guide with unknown people, for more comfort and privacy.
You guide is dedicated to you or your group (couple, friends, family, etc.) and will offer suggestions during the tour according to the time of the year, the weather and your pace.
guided tour
Know Japan beyond clichés.
Discover cities under a new approach, closer to their reality; Explore places hidden to tourists, good and sometimes original picture spots; Save time thanks to the locals’ experience who know Japan like the back of their hand; Enjoy your visit without worrying about planning or how to get there.
discovery
Step out the usual stereotyped guided tour and explore narrow streets, hidden gems, find the good restaurants that only appear on Japanese maps... Visit a Japan that no Western travel guide can describe!
Touring in the most popular places of Tokyo or Kyoto with our guides is naturally also possible.
Our certified tour guides in Koya-san
The round trip transportation time from Osaka-Namba (about 1h30 each way) is included in the total length of the tour. The guide will use the transportation time to answer your questions, give insights on Japan, and especially on Koya-san.
Prices
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1 person | 2 persons | 3 persons | 4 persons | 5 to 10 pers. | 11 to 20 pers. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 day (10h) |
~$240 (¥36,000) ~$360 (¥54,000) ~$479
(¥72,000) |
~$120/pers. (¥18,000) ~$180/pers. (¥27,000) ~$240/pers.
(¥36,000) |
~$103/pers. (¥15,500) ~$155/pers. (¥23,250) ~$206/pers.
(¥31,000) |
~$83/pers. (¥12,500) ~$125/pers. (¥18,750) ~$166/pers.
(¥25,000) |
~$419/group (¥63,000) ~$629/group (¥94,500) ~$839/group
(¥126,000) |
~$839/group (¥126,000) ~$1,258/group (¥189,000) ~$1,678/group
(¥252,000) |
For groups of 20 persons and more: Please contact us for a quote
Touristic seasons details
- Your private custom guided tour!
- The preparation of your tour in Koya-san by the guide, according to your preferences
- Reservation fee (no additional administration fee or tips)
- The guides’ personal expenses:
- Their full transportation fees (to the meeting place and during the tour)
- Their lunch up to ¥1,000 (~$7) per meal
- Their admission fee up to ¥1,500 (~$10) per day
- Your own personal expenses (transportation, meal, admission fee, etc.)
- Transportation fees: ¥3,400 (~$23) per person for a 2-days all included pass from Osaka-Namba (not covered by the JR Pass)
- Insurances you may buy
See details about transportation costs below.
The departure station for Koya-san is Namba (south Osaka), about 50 minutes from Kyoto station, with at least one transfer. The trip Osaka-Mount Koya is not covered by the JR Pass, you have to order a Koya-san Pass.
To make to most of your sightseeing day in Mount Koya, we recommended to:
- Book an accommodation in Osaka to lessen transportation time;
- Or wake up early to reach Namba at the earliest and enjoy the full day.
The guide will use the transportation time to answer your questions, give insights on Japan, and especially on Koya-san.
Keikaku does not provide 2 consecutive days guidance in Koya-san. Our travelers can naturally stay one night (or more) in one of the temples in the mountain. In such case, the guide will provide all necessary information during the preparation before the tour and will leave at the end of the day.
- Low season
- from 12/01/2024 to 12/21/2024
- from 01/05/2025 to 03/08/2025
- from 06/02/2025 to 06/29/2025
- High season
- from 11/25/2024 to 11/30/2024
- from 12/22/2024 to 01/04/2025
- from 03/09/2025 to 03/15/2025
- from 06/01/2025 to 06/01/2025
- from 06/30/2025 to 07/05/2025
- from 08/25/2025 to 10/11/2025
- from 11/24/2025 to 11/29/2025
- Very high season
- from 11/04/2024 to 11/24/2024
- from 03/16/2025 to 05/31/2025
- from 07/06/2025 to 08/24/2025
- from 10/12/2025 to 11/23/2025