Koyasan has been one of Japan’s most important spiritual centers for over 1,200 years. This 21-stop self-guided audio tour takes you through its sacred sites, from the entrance at Daimon Gate to the forested paths of Okunoin.
Your guide is Hiroyuki, a local guide from Wakayama who shares the history, legends, and daily life of this unique mountain town directly on your phone.
Highlights include:
Daimon Gate, the traditional entrance to Koyasan with its imposing guardian statues Danjō Garan, the sacred temple complex with key sites like Kondo Hall and Konpon Daitō Pagoda The Three-Pronged Pine, linked to the legend of Koyasan’s founding Kongōbu-ji, the head temple of Shingon Buddhism with ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Easy to use app
Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the Exploro app
Compatible with both iOS and Android
Local expert curated itinerary with hidden stories and highlights
Flexible: start, pause, or resume anytime at your own pace
Interactive map with GPS navigation, directions, and marked stops
Audio guide, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
In-person Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Daimon Gate
Put on your earphones and start the tour from the app.
Return
Okunoin Cemetery
This concludes my tour. Thank you very much. However, there are still many places to explore and dishes to try here on Koyasan, so please continue to enjoy your visit. I hope to see you again on another tour!
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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You will start playing the first stop of our tour at this location.
5 minutes
2
Shoryu no Matsu (Pine tree)
This pine tree, enclosed by the fence, is connected to an important legend about the origins of Koyasan.
5 minutes
3
Shinto Shrine
The shrines are associated with another legend concerning Kōbō Daishi’s founding of Koyasan.
5 minutes
4
Kongobu-ji Miedo (Founder's Hall)
Originally, this hall was built as Kōbō Daishi’s personal Buddha hall.
5 minutes
5
Kongobu-ji
This building, designated as a National Treasure.
5 minutes
6
Kongobu-ji Toto (East Pagoda)
Founded in 1127.
5 minutes
7
Okunoin Cemetery
To visit efficiently, I recommend using the local bus or renting a bicycle.
5 minutes
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Koyasan has been one of Japan’s most important spiritual centers for over 1,200 years. This 21-stop self-guided audio tour takes you through its sacred sites, from the entrance at Daimon Gate to the forested paths of Okunoin.
Your guide is Hiroyuki, a local guide from Wakayama who shares the history, legends, and daily life of this unique mountain town directly on your phone.
Highlights include:
Daimon Gate, the traditional entrance to Koyasan with its imposing guardian statues Danjō Garan, the sacred temple complex with key sites like Kondo Hall and Konpon Daitō Pagoda The Three-Pronged Pine, linked to the legend of Koyasan’s founding Kongōbu-ji, the head temple of Shingon Buddhism with ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Easy to use app
Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the Exploro app
Compatible with both iOS and Android
Local expert curated itinerary with hidden stories and highlights
Flexible: start, pause, or resume anytime at your own pace
Interactive map with GPS navigation, directions, and marked stops
Audio guide, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
In-person Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Daimon Gate
Put on your earphones and start the tour from the app.
Return
Okunoin Cemetery
This concludes my tour. Thank you very much. However, there are still many places to explore and dishes to try here on Koyasan, so please continue to enjoy your visit. I hope to see you again on another tour!
