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Mt Koya UNESCO Tour : Live Goma Fire Ritual & Hidden Shrine 20% OFF
Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$60.64
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Overview
Mount Koya offers a unique small-group journey, limited to 15 guests, that immerses you in its rich cultural heritage. This tour features exclusive access to the Goma Fire Ritual and visits to renowned UNESCO temples, all while enjoying the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- 🏯 Visit the Koyasan Daimon, a stunning vermilion gate from the Edo period, perfect for capturing memorable photos.
- 🧘♂️ Explore Koyasan Danjo Garan, the birthplace of Shingon Buddhism, featuring the massive 48m Konpon Daito pagoda and the grand Kondo hall. Note that entry fees (500 JPY each) are not included, so bring cash.
- 🌳 Discover Kongobu-ji Temple, the headquarters of Shingon Buddhism, home to Japan’s largest rock garden and beautifully decorated rooms. Entry fee (1,000 JPY) not included; cash required.
- 🔥 Witness the Goma Fire Ritual at Shojoshin-in Temple, where rhythmic Taiko drums and chanting create a mesmerizing spiritual experience. Participation requires purchasing prayer sticks for 1,000 JPY.
- 🌲 Walk through the serene Koyasan Okunoin, a UNESCO site with 200,000 ancient stupas. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere as you cross the Gobyobashi bridge, but remember that photography is not allowed beyond this point.
- ⚔️ Visit Tokugawa's Mausoleum, a powerful monument showcasing intricate Edo-period architecture. Entry fee (200 JPY) is not included; cash is necessary.
- ⛩️ Admire the Niutsuhime Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning Shinto architecture and the iconic vermilion Taibashi bridge. Entry to the shrine grounds is free.
- 🚐 Enjoy hassle-free transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, perfect for navigating Koyasan’s winding roads.
- 👨🏫 Benefit from a friendly English-speaking driver-guide who assists with navigation and logistics, ensuring a smooth experience.
- 🎧 Listen to a professional in-bus audio guide for engaging storytelling during transit to each site.
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A Day Trip to Kōyasan
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours
- Hassle-free Transport: Air-conditioned vehicle to navigate Koyasan’s winding roads.
- Driver-Guide (English-speaking): Friendly local assistance for navigation and logistics.
- In-Bus Audio Guide: Professional storytelling provided during transit to each site.
- Goma Fire Ritual Access: Reserved opportunity to witness the sacred ceremony.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Meeting point is Shinsaibashi/Nippombashi)
- Lunch: At own expense. Includes a FREE coffee/tea coupon for our recommended temple cafe!
- Temple Fees: Approx. 2,200 JPY total (Konpon Daito, Kondo, Kongobuji, etc.). Cash only.
Meeting point
Meeting Point: National Bunraku Theatre
Directions:In front of the main entrance plaza of the theatre.Take the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji or Sennichimae Line to Nippombashi Station. Take Exit 7, walk straight for about 1 minute, and you will see the distinctive theatre building.
Meeting Point: Q Plaza Shinsaibashi
Directions:Right outside the main entrance of Q Plaza Shinsaibashi.Take the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line to Shinsaibashi Station. Use Exit 2 or Exit 5 and walk toward the Shinsaibashisuji shopping arcade.
Return details
Meeting Point: National Bunraku Theatre
Directions:In front of the main entrance plaza of the theatre.Take the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji or Sennichimae Line to Nippombashi Station. Take Exit 7, walk straight for about 1 minute, and you will see the distinctive theatre building.
Meeting Point: Q Plaza Shinsaibashi
Directions:Right outside the main entrance of Q Plaza Shinsaibashi.Take the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line to Shinsaibashi Station. Use Exit 2 or Exit 5 and walk toward the Shinsaibashisuji shopping arcade.
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Koyasan DaimonThe 'Daimon,' which served as the main gate of Mount Koya, is a vermilion-colored two-story gate rebuilt during the Edo period. It is a popular spot for photos
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Koyasan Danjo GaranExplore the birthplace of Shingon Buddhism. Marvel at the Konpon Daito, a massive 48m vermilion pagoda, and the Kondo, the monastery's grand main hall. Your guide will unlock the spiritual stories behind these UNESCO landmarks. Note: Entry fees (500 JPY each for Pagoda and Kondo) are not included. Please bring cash.
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Kongobu-ji TempleVisit the headquarters of Shingon Buddhism. Discover the Banryutei, Japan’s largest rock garden, where granite stones represent dragons emerging from a sea of clouds. Explore rooms decorated with exquisite sliding door paintings (Fusuma-e) while feeling the temple's serene atmosphere. Note: Entry fee (1,000 JPY) is not included. Please bring cash.
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Shojoshin-in TempleWitness a powerful Goma Fire Ritual, an ancient esoteric ceremony. Experience the rhythmic beat of Taiko drums and chanting as a monk burns prayer sticks in a sacred flame to destroy negative energies. It is a mesmerizing, spiritual highlight that engages all your senses. Note: Viewing the ritual is free. Prayer sticks are available for purchase for 1,000 JPY if you wish to participate.
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Koyasan OkunoinWalk through a mystical forest of 200,000 ancient stupas and towering cedars. This UNESCO site is the resting place of historical figures and the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi. Experience a deep sense of peace as you cross the Gobyobashi bridge into the most sacred area of Mount Koya. Note: Entry is free. Photography is strictly prohibited beyond the Gobyobashi bridge to respect the sacred atmosphere
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Tokugawa's MausoleumExplore the grand resting place of the first two Tokugawa Shoguns. Marvel at the intricate Edo-period architecture, featuring gold leaf details, ornate wood carvings, and stunning lacquerwork. It is a quiet, powerful monument to Japan’s samurai history. Note: Entry fee (200 JPY) is not included. Please bring cash.
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Niutsuhime ShrineVisit this stunning UNESCO World Heritage shrine, the guardian of Mount Koya. Admire the iconic vermilion Taibashi (Arch Bridge) and the exquisite Shinto architecture. Learn how Shinto and Buddhist traditions have intertwined here for centuries in a beautiful, serene natural setting. Note: Entry to the shrine grounds is free.
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Mt Koya UNESCO Tour : Live Goma Fire Ritual & Hidden Shrine 20% OFF
Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$60.64
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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