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.
Tour Itinerary
- 9:10 Meet at Hashimoto Station and travel together, arrive at Koyasan Station at 10:07
- 10:13-10:40 Move by bus to Okunoin (610 yen)
- 10:40-12:20 Stay at Okunoin
- 12:20-13:00 Stay at Restaurant Hachiyo.
- 13:10-13:20 Move by bus to Senjuinbashi (270 yen)
- 13:20-13:30 Stay at Juzuya Shirobei
- 13:40-14:40 Stay at Kongobuji Temple
- 14:45-15:48 Stay at Danjo Garan
- 15:50-16:05 Move to Koyasan Station (410 yen)
- 16:14-17:05 Travel together from Koyasan Station and disband at Hashimoto Station.
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Wakayama began at 9:10, when the guide met the guests at Hashimoto Station and travel together, arrive at Koyasan Station at 10:07, and finished at 16:14. The day ran to 7 hours and 4 minutes from start to finish.
From there the group visited Move by bus to Okunoin (610 yen) at 10:13, Stay at Okunoin at 10:40, Stay at Restaurant Hachiyo. at 12:20, Move by bus to Senjuinbashi (270 yen) at 13:10, Stay at Juzuya Shirobei at 13:20, Stay at Kongobuji Temple at 13:40, Stay at Danjo Garan at 14:45 and Koyasan Station (410 yen) at 15:50.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Koyasan Station to Okunoin-mae by bus (610JPY); Okunoin-mae to Senjuinbashi by bus (270JPY); Kondo-mae to Koyasan Station by bus (410JPY). Across 3 sections the fare came to 1,290JPY per person.
Title: What Is a Private Guided Tour of Koyasan Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
After arranging details with the guests, I met the group along the way at Hashimoto Station and accompanied them from there. Explaining the history of stations along the route, such as Kudoyama Station, we arrived at Koyasan Station. Because much of the snow had melted from the previous day's rain and the temperature was mild, I began the tour from Okunoin. The guests seemed to enjoy photography and took many photos from inside the train with a single-lens reflex camera. I took several photos of the group myself. Since they had already sightseen in the major cities of Tokyo and Osaka, they were enjoying the natural scenery of Koyasan. Although it was warm even in Koyasan today, they photographed the frozen water basin that had iced over during the night and a snow pile about 30 centimeters deep under the roof of Kongobuji Temple, capturing the shapes created by winter's nature. In a new goshuincho stamp book they had purchased in Kyoto, they received goshuin seals at Okunoin, Kongobuji, and the Konpon Daito pagoda. They seemed interested in old Japanese things and culture, and I believe they enjoyed Koyasan.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Koyasan Station～Okunoin-mae | 610JPY |
| Section 2 | Bus | Okunoin-mae～Senjuinbashi | 270JPY |
| Section 3 | Bus | Kondo-mae～Koyasan Station | 410JPY |
| Total | 1,290JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Wakayama tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Hashimoto Station and travel together, arrive at Koyasan Station at 10:07 at 9:10, and the tour finished at Travel together from Koyasan Station and disband at Hashimoto Station. at 16:14.
How long does the tour last?
About 7 hours and 4 minutes in total, from 9:10 to 16:14.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Move by bus to Okunoin (610 yen), Stay at Okunoin, Stay at Restaurant Hachiyo., Move by bus to Senjuinbashi (270 yen), Stay at Juzuya Shirobei, Stay at Kongobuji Temple, Stay at Danjo Garan and Koyasan Station (410 yen).
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,290JPY per person across 3 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Yuki is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Wakayama itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
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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