World Heritage Site Koyasan 2- Day Train & Shukubo Free Plan (Without Guide)

Japan

General information

Description
World Heritage Site Koyasan 2- Day Train & Shukubo Free Plan (Without Guide)

Tour points

  • This is an unguided 2-day tour allowing you to explore Mt. Koya's World Heritage Sites on your own.
  • This package includes a bus pass for buses on Mt. Koya and various coupons for discounted admission at shrines and temples.
  • At the accommodation, a temple lodging in Koyasan, customers who are interested may have a solemn experience of one of the meditation methods of the Buddha's preachings about truth esoteric Buddhism in the morning.

Itinerary

Time Contents
Day 1
0900
From Nankai Namba Station to Gokurakubashi Station
(120 min)" (Nankai Railway, Express, non-reserved seat)
Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks. "
(5 min)From Gokurakubashi Station go to Koyasan Station
 Sightseeing at Mt. Koya
" On this plan participants are free to see the sights on their own, and are provided with discount coupons for various admission fees and a Mt. Koya (Koyasan) bus pass.
Feel free to visit Okuno-in (mausoleum of Kukai) and Da
1500-1730Koyasan Temple Lodging
" Dinner will be Buddhist vegetarian cuisine.
Please refer to the [Accommodation Information] in the Remarks. "
 Stay at Koyasan Temple Lodging
Day 2Day 2
 Please check out on your own.
 Sightseeing at Mt. Koya
On this plan participants are free to see the sights on their own, and are provided with discount coupons for various admission fees and a Mt. Koya (Koyasan) bus pass. Feel free to visit Okuno-in (mausoleum of Kukai) and Danjoga
(120 min)From Gokurakubashi Station go to Nankai Namba Station
(Nankai Railway, Express, non-reserved seat)
Arrive at Nankai Railway Namba Station

Tour details

Minimum Participants2 people
Tour type2 Days Tour ( Flee plan )
Tour time2 Days Free time
Pick up locationsShukubo (on your own)
Drop off locationsShukubo
Plannning CompanyJTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
LanguageEnglish
MealsBrekfast and Dinner
Meal optionsVegetarian meal only

Remarks

  • [Reception Method]
    At reception, please show your reservation confirmation sheet, a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail, or show the e-mail on your mobile device screen to staff.
  • [Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]
    If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.
  • [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee Itinerary/Destinations]
    The voucher for ticket pick-up will be sent to your hotel for the night prior to the tour by at least one day before departure. When booking, please make sure to notify us of your accommodation's official name, address (entire address including postal number, prefecture, city/town/village, number, etc.), and phone number, as well as your expected arrival date (check-in date), and number or email you can be reached at in Japan. Please be aware that voucher delivery may not be possible if there are any errors in the information provided. Also, please note that service is not available at private residences, private lodgings (minpaku), other accommodations which do not have 24-hour front desk facilities, and townhouses. If the address for the tickets and final itinerary to be sent to changes after booking, please inform us at least 8 days prior to the tour departure date
    Please exchange the voucher sent to your accommodation for the ticket at the Nankai Information Center between 900 and 2000. Ticket pick-up is available from the day before departure.
    Customers may board a train departing at their preferred time. However, additional fees will be required for limited express trains (from JPY 780/Adult). (As of May 1, 2019)
  • [Important Notes/Supplements Guide/Tour Conductor]
    This is an open-itinerary plan with no accompanying National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter or tour conductor.
  • [Important Notes/Supplements Regarding Meals]
    For meals at the temple lodging, Buddhist vegetarian cuisine will be served, so we welcome vegetarian participants.
  • [Important Notes/Supplements Accommodation Information]
    The accommodation location will be specified in the itinerary sent to you by the day before the tour. The tour booking charge for 1 person is the same regardless of the number of persons. The accommodation will be one of the following Tentoku-in Temple, Henjoko-in Temple, Daien-in Temple, Komyo-in Temple, Hoon-in Temple, Henjoson-in Temple, Fugen-in Temple, or Eko-in Temple. The accommodation location may not be specified. Thank you for your understanding.
    The guestroom may or may not have its own bathroom attached, and rooms cannot be selected. Private baths are not available at any of the temple lodgings, so please use the public bath. Thank you for your understanding.
    As there is dinner preparation, please check in at your designated temple lodging by 1730.
  • [Important Notes/Supplements What to Wear/Bring]
    The temperature at Mt. Koya (Koyasan) is about 8 degrees Celsius lower than in Kyoto and Osaka. Please bring warm attire.

*Updated: as of Dec 2020. The itineraries may change without notice.