Things to do in Koyasan

The Koyasan Hidden Gems tour is a must-do activity when visiting Osaka, and I highly recommend it. The meeting point was convenient, and our guide and driver, Hanazawa, was very thoughtful. He had prepared AI-translated Chinese and English explanations about Koyasan and the origins of each attraction, which he played for us before we arrived at each site. This allowed us to have some background knowledge before our visit. Our trip was on a weekday, so there were very few tourists, making it a comfortable and peaceful experience. For lunch, we tried shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine); I didn't particularly love it, but it was worth trying. The visit to Seijin-in Temple was the icing on the cake. After completing the Okunoin tour, Hanazawa even prepared afternoon tea and green tea for each of us, which was incredibly considerate. We were very satisfied with the day's itinerary.

We had a great time with our driver, Sam, he was very respectful, accomodating and patient. He recommended us a great place to eat as well. When we got to Nachi Falls it was raining, and he had umbrellas ready for us. His positive and joyful attitude made the trip very special.

Mr. Yang was awesome. As a solo traveler, I felt safe and guided with his instructions. Arashiyama was a bit confusing at first, he assisted by walking me to the entrance and during lunch time recommended some spots. We communicated via goggle translate without a problem. If you are short on time and what to discover some landmarks at once -10/10 recommend, hassle free and way to take advantage of a full day schedule at your pace by beating the crowds.

Thanks to Hanazawa San’s taking care of the whole journey, we have a wonderful day. The trip is so extensive and driving time is so long, we’ve able to see what we expected. If we chose public transport by ourselves from Osaka to the Kumano Kodo, it definitely will take double time. Sceneries was so beautiful and we have been taken care all the way. Take into account the long travelling distance the price is really accepted. We wish Hanazawa San and his team all the best ‼️