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Mt Koya Tour with Overnight Stay at Fukuchi-in Temple by Rail from Osaka

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2 days
About this activity
Established by Kobo Daishi in Japan in the 9th century, the Shingon sect of Buddhism makes its home on Mt Koya (Koyasan). The 2,953-foot-high (900-meter) mountain is a registered sacred site and pilgrimage route in Japan’s Kii mountain range.

On Day 1 you’re accompanied by an informative guide to Okunoin and Danjo Garan, two UNESCO-listed temple complexes. Day 2 is free for you to enjoy your tranquil surroundings before returning by express train to Osaka.
Choose your accommodations (see the Important Info tab) at Fukuchi-in Temple.
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Included
  • Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
  • Overnight accommodation at Fukuchi-in Temple
  • Pickup from Hotel Granvia Osaka or Swissotel Nankai Osaka
  • Professional English-speaking guide (Day 1 only)
  • Public transportation fee
Not included
  • Customized hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Facility usage fee for infants (age 0-5 years)
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 22 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be cancelled
  • Public transportation will be used for transfers within the Koyasan area. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking at sightseeing locations, so please wear shoes and clothes which are comfortable to walk in.
  • The temperature in Koyasan is about 8 degrees Celsius lower than in Kyoto and Osaka. Please bring warm attire.
  • The order of destinations and the lunch venue are subject to change.
  • The guide will accompany you until arrival at the temple lodging in Koyasan on Day 1. There is no guide on Day 2 so please follow the itinerary on your own.
  • The temple lodging may be selected from Koyasan Onsen's Fukuchi-in or Soji-in. The guestroom at Fukuchi-in may or may not have its own bathroom attached, and rooms cannot be selected. All guestrooms have private bathrooms at Soji-in. Private baths are not available at either temple lodging, so please use the large communal baths (public baths).
  • A facility use charge of JPY 1,080 must be paid for infants age 5 and younger staying at Fukuchi-in. (As of June 1, 2017)
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