Osaka in One Day: Travel to Namba by subway — Guide Yuki

June, 2025

This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

  • 7:20 Hotel pickup
  • 7:20-7:45 Travel to Namba by subway
  • 7:48-9:40 Travel to Koyasan Station
  • 9:45-10:10 Travel to Okunoin by bus
  • 10:10-11:45 Stay at Okunoin
  • 11:45-12:30 Stay at restaurant.
  • 12:36-13:45 Travel to Kongobuji by bus
  • 13:45-14:20 Stay at Kongobuji
  • 14:20-14:50 Stay at Danjo Garan
  • 14:50-15:10 Stay around Daishi Kyokai
  • 15:13-15:25 Travel to Koyasan Station, view art book on the 2nd floor
  • 15:56-17:57 Travel from Koyasan Station to Namba Station
  • 17:57-18:15 Drop off at hotel and disband

What Is a Private Day Tour of Koyasan from Osaka Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

I took the group to Koyasan (Mount Koya). One of the guests had a keen interest in Japanese history and had studied it well. We headed straight to Okunoin and arrived in time for the ritual of carrying the meal offering to Kobo Daishi. On the way back, we strolled leisurely through Okunoin taking photos, and since the weather was fine, we walked all the way back to Ichinohashi Bridge. Along the way, we saw the graves of warlords such as Hideyoshi, Akechi Mitsuhide, Ishida Mitsunari, Takeda Shingen, and Uesugi Kenshin, and then went to a restaurant near Ichinohashi. Although they said they did not need any souvenirs, they ended up shopping at both Kongobuji Temple and the Daishi Kyokai. We took our time viewing the Garan complex, went inside the Konpon Daito pagoda, and headed to the Reihokan Museum, but they only took photos of the red maple leaves without going inside, while the Daishi Kyokai was free so we went in to look around. We returned to Koyasan Station early, but decided to wait for a train that did not require a reserved seat. After looking at an art book of the treasures of the Reihokan Museum on the second floor, we took the train back to Namba, and I saw the guests off at their hotel near Nagahoribashi before we parted ways.

Click here for more details: Mt. Koya Day Trip from Osaka in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainNagahoribashi～Koyasan3,600JPY
Total3,600JPY

Tour Report by Yuki

Hi! I’m an official English guide in Wakayama prefecture. I’m also a national guide as well. I’d like to expand my guide area to help tourists.
The town of Osaka offers a different atmosphere than Tokyo. I like both exciting Osaka and nature-filled Wakayama Prefecture.
If you stay in Osaka for 3 days, you can go to Koyasan for one day, or even for a day trip, so I recommend sightseeing at Koyasan.
If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the big city, the nature of Koyasan will relax you.
I will introduce you to the unique culture, history and must-see sights.

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