Mt Koya Walking Tour from Osaka

English
Private group
Hotel pick up
1day(s) - 3day(s) Duration
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Departing from Osaka
Koyasan: Koya, Ito District, Wakayama 648-0211 Japan
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  • A private guide will accompany you from Osaka.Guides in other languages can also be requested.
  • Mount Koya (高野山, Kōyasan) is the center of Shingon Buddhism, an important Buddhist sect that was introduced to Japan in 805 by Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai), one of Japan's most significant religious figures. A small, secluded temple town has developed around the sect's headquarters that Kobo Daishi built on Koyasan's wooded mountaintop. It is also the site of Kobo Daishi's mausoleum and the start and end point of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.
  • Kobo Daishi began construction on the original Garan temple complex in 826 after wandering the country for years in search of a suitable place to center his religion. Since then over one hundred temples have sprung up along the streets of Koyasan. The most important among them are Kongobuji, the head temple of Shingon Buddhism, and Okunoin, the site of Kobo Daishi's mausoleum.
  • Koyasan is also one of the best places to experience an overnight stay at a temple lodging (shukubo) where you can get a taste of a monk's lifestyle, eating vegetarian monk's cuisine (shojin ryori) and attending the morning prayers. Around fifty temples offer this service to both pilgrims and visitors.
  • For the route on the third day(if you choose 3-days walking tour), you can choose the route we have prepared for you or choose your own preferred route.

Good to know

  • This experience requires good weather.If it’s canceled due to poor weather,you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • Keep as little luggage as possible on your trip and choose the lightest clothing possible.
  • Please prepare a raincoat, the weather can change very quickly in this area.It may rain during the trip. ※Umbrellas are not recommended
  • Guide will meet you at Hotel (Where are you stay ,so please tell us your hotel information .
  • Minimum number of people 2

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