Wakayama Prefecture Tours

This tour takes you to the three most important places in Koyasan: Okunoin Cemetery, Kongobuji Temple, and Garan. This is also a private tour, so you can ask any questions you have. You will learn not only about temples and cemeteries but also about the lives of the monks, local life in Koyasan, history, and more.

Koyasan is a spiritual retreat town nested in the mountains. Along with your private local guide, uncover its religious lineage, intriguing shrines, and cultural monuments. The tour will include two of Koyasan's most important areas: the Garan-monastic complex and Okunoin, a holy place for Kobo Daishi (founder of the Shingon school of Buddhism). The Okunoin cemetery is filled with gravestones and centuries-old cedar trees for a mysterious and sacred atmosphere.

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Whether you’re on a day trip from Osaka, or staying in Wakayama, discover the distinctive charm of this city on a walking tour through Wakayama Castle and its castle town. Learn about the traditions, culture, foods, and life in the town, and familiarize yourself with the city and with Japan in general.

Kumano Kodo Walk, Daimon-zaka to Nachi Falls (Kumano Nachi Taisha and Seiganto-ji Temple) The Daimon-zaka is an ancient stone staircase lined with centuries old trees, leading from the valley bottom to the base of the Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine complex. This walk climbs these worn cobblestone stairs, visits the Kumano Nachi Taisha, Seiganto-ji temple, and Nachi falls, the tallest in Japan at 133 meters high. Join our tour to find the beautiful scenery .

The walk itself was an integral part of the pilgrimage process as they undertook rigorous religious rites of worship and purification. Walking the ancient Kumano Kodo is a fantastic way to experience the unique cultural landscape of Kumano’s spiritual countryside. Join our tour , Private guide will walking arond Kumanokodo wity you . Hongu Taisha is located at the center of the Kumano Kodo network of pilgrimage routes. An enjoyable walk for visitors who wish to experience a pilgrimage trail but are pressed by time, is the final section of the Nakahechi route between Hosshinmon Oji and Hongu.

Keikoin,Koyasan Shukubo, is a historic temple located near Okuno-in Temple with easy access to the Danjo Temple complex. Visitors can fully enjoy morning services, goma prayer, ajikan experience, sutra copying, vegetarian cooking, and various other experiences that only a shukubo can offer. Please spend a special time away from daily life.

We will first walk up to the base ground of the majestic Wakayama Castle Tower and enjoy the nice view of the castle (Admission to inside castle tower is not included).  We will talk about the history of the city and castle along the way.  After visiting the castle, we will stroll through Downtown Wakayama area and show you the local people's life, tradition, culture, foods and so on. If you ever feel tired of walking during our tour, we can always take a break anywhere on our way.  We know the best Japanese traditional sweets shop in town for your nice break too!!  Make sure to ask many questions to your guide, since we are all professional licensed guides, and most importantly we are Wakayama locals !! The more you know the city, the more you can enjoy !! Also do not forget to try our famous Wakayama ramen. we'll give you all the recommendations in town for your best experience here in Wakayama City! We will be walking about 3km (or 2 miles), some uphills to the castle tower.

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore the Kumano Kodo! The Kumano Kodo is an ancient network of pilgrim trails dating back more than 1000 years connecting historic shrines and temples running through the mountains of the Kii Peninsula. The most popular route, Nakahechi, along which past emperors traveled, crosses the width of the Peninsula from Tanabe town on the west coast to Shingu and Nachi-Katsuura towns on the east. Hikers of all levels can enjoy quiet mountain hamlets and onsens. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Our government-licensed and experienced multilingual guides will help you efficiently enjoy a one-day tour of UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, Mt. Koya. Go on a full-day guided walking tour of Mt. Koya and learn about the modern and traditional aspects of one of the world’s most sacred mountains! If you would like to take some time out to enjoy some sights outside the big city, then this tour of Mount Koya is for you! Meet your guide at Koyasan station, your private guide will customize your full-day tour in detail according to your interests. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Our government-licensed and experienced multilingual guides will help you efficiently enjoy a one-day tour of UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, Mt. Koya. Go on a full-day guided walking tour of Mt. Koya and learn about the modern and traditional aspects of one of the world’s most sacred mountains! If you would like to take some time out to enjoy some sights outside the big city, then this tour of Mount Koya is for you! Meet your guide at Koyasan station, your private guide will customize your full-day tour in detail according to your interests. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.