Glamping experience at the World Heritage site!
Private Art/Nature-Rich
World Heritage Landmark Sightseeing
with Shugen-do Guide
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A journey for mystical and historical experiences
A World Heritage Site in the Kii Mountains with Shugen-do tour guide
In 2024, the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountains" celebrates the 20th anniversary of the registration as World Heritage Site. The "sacred sites" and "pilgrimage routes" would not have been possible without the "nature of the Kii Mountains" that span the three prefectures of Mie, Nara and Wakayama. The "cultural landscape" formed by these places plays a leading role and makes for important assets unparalleled in the world. Through this tour, you will be accompanied by a tour guide with expertise in mountain ascetism, who narrates the history, culture and the mysteries of nature. Compared to ordinary tourism, this program invites you into mystical experiences and deeper knowledge.
Private Art/Nature-Rich
World Heritage Landmark Sightseeing
with Shugen-do Guide
Take a taxi tour around the mystical Kii Mountains with mountain ascetism expert.
Kenji Nishino, a mountain ascetic and tourist taxi driver, is known for his in-depth knowledge and hospitability. This tour guide with expertise in mountain ascetism narrates in detail the history, culture and the secrets of nature, and provides for a deep experience that you could not expect in ordinary sightseeing. Go places in a comfortable taxi and take your time enjoying secluded spots and sacred sites to your hearts. In a short, this is a special trip.
(* An interpreter guide will accompany you.)
Tourist taxi driver
Kenji Nishino
Tour Map
Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Valuable Buddhist art, documents and artifacts are on display. You can learn deeply about the history and culture of Japan. In a quiet and mystical atmosphere, a revelation will be awaiting and inviting you into the spirit of Buddhist Shingon Sect.
* Limited to this tour, "Kobo Daishi’s Handwritten Calligraphy" will be shown to you.
Koyasan Kongobuji Temple
This sacred site, the main temple of Shingon Sect opened by Kobo Daishi(Kukai), attracts many believers and tourists as the center of Buddhism in Japan. The vast precincts are dotted with magnificent architectural structures and beautiful gardens, in the harmony of history and nature.
Koyasan Konpon Daito Pagoda
Founded by Kobo Daishi(Kukai), this pagoda is a symbol of Shingon Sect and is impressive with its splendid vermilion appearance. Inside the pagoda, there are beautiful Buddha statues and paintings, and visitors are overwhelmed by things magnificent and mystical.
Kudoyama Forest Fairy Tale Museum
Nestled near the World Heritage site "Kurokomichi”, the wooden building of former Kubo Elementary School was turned into this museum. Inside are a library room with picture books and fairy tales about nature as well as Mt. Koya-related specialized books, and a listening room where you can enjoy masterpieces of analog records.
At the Kudoyama Forest Fairy Tale Museum
Let’s go glamping, glamorous camping!
Tamagawa Gorge
The natural beauty of "Tamagawa Gorge" is breathtaking. The verdant and clear-water scenery is attractive for all four seasons. After the bustle of summer camp, the foliage season comes with colored leaves covering the gorge. Visit and have the glorious view season by season, and you feel soothed by the landscape.
Jison-in Temple
Built in 816, the temple is associated with Kobo Daishi(Kukai). Housing the seated Maitreya Bodhisattva statue, designated as national treasure, and dotted with historic architecture, it has a peaceful atmosphere. It is known as the pilgrimage’s starting point and is popular with women who pray for children and safe delivery.
Choishimichi Road
The "Choishimichi" road is known as the pilgrimage route to Mt. Koya. Along the road, stone stupas are erected at intervals of approximately 109 meters (one “cho”). Why don’t you follow in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims for a special experience?
Nyukanshofu Shrine
This shrine enshrines the two deities Niutsuhime and Takanomiko, who led Kobo Daishi(Kukai) onto Mt. Koya as legend goes. Many worshippers visit the shrine that has a deep relationship with the opening of the mountain.
* For this tour only, the "Ichimonji Tachi" sword owned by the wartime military commander Sanada Yukimura (1567-1615) will be shown to the public.
Shiyuen
Shiyuen is a building famous for its history. In ancient times, emperors and emperors emeriti used to stay here for pilgrimages to Mt. Koya. Today, you are supposed to make it a Japanese painting workshop.
At Shiyuen,
Do a Japanese painting!
Art session
Schedule
Day One
- 12:00
- Meet at Koyasan Station*1
- 12:20
- Reihokan Museum, Koyasan
- 13:30
- Kongobuji Temple, Koyasan
- 14:30
- Konpon Daito Pagoda, Koyasan
- 16:40
- Kudoyama Forest Fairy Tale Museum Glamping experience
*1. A taxi driver and an interpreter guide will be waiting for you at the ticket gate of Koyasan Station.
Day Two
- 10:00
- Departure from Kudoyama Forest Fairy Tale Museum
- 10:30
- Tamagawa Gorge
- 11:30
- Lunch
- 13:00
- Jison-in Temple
- 14:00
- Choishimichi Road
- 14:30
- Nyukanshofu Shrine
- 15:30
- Shiyuen WorkshopArt Session
- 17:30
- Tour ends*2
*2. We will take you to your planned station of Kudoyama, Hashimoto or Koyaguchi.
Landmark Sightseeing
with Shugen-do Guide”
Kudoyama Forest Fairy Tale Museum
Limited-time glamping experience
Have a fantastic and glamorous night at the World Heritage site "Kurokomichi”.
Also available is a comfortable evening in the heart of nature and under the starry sky of the Kii Mountains. First, enjoy all the abundant blessings of the mountains in a picture-book scenery. Second, have a special time with your family or friends gathering around a bonfire in Mother Nature. Why don’t you try a wonderful overnight at the World Heritage site "Kurokomichi"?
- [Number of people per booking]
- Minimum 1 person
- [Check-in/Check-out]
- Check-in: 11:00
Check-out: 15:00
- [Pickup service]
- We are ready to pick you up (at your appointed station of Kudoyama, Hashimoto or Koyaguchi).
- [Main facilities]
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- Restroom
- Shower bath
- Private BBQ
- Record listening room
Landmark Sightseeing
with Shugen-do Guide”
Booking only for a limited-time
glamping experience
- If you cancel your reservation, you will be charged for the prescribed cancellation fee.
- This facility, including all the guest rooms, is non-smoking. If you smoke, please use the designated smoking area.
- Please keep your valuables at your own risk.
- If you are significantly late for the scheduled check-in time, please let the reception desk know.
Japanese paintings
Art Session
Art session to draw Japan’s landscapes on Japanese paper
In an excellent location with historic buildings and garden, even beginners can easily experience art hands-on. You draw or paint a beautiful Japanese landscape on traditional Kudoyama washi paper and take it home that day. A friendly instructor helps you to create your work using English. Families, couples, friends and individuals can have a great time. Why don't you experience Japanese art to your memory of Kudoyama?
Location
Shiyuen
Shiyuen is a building famous for its history. In ancient times, emperors and emperors emeriti used to stay here for pilgrimages to Mt. Koya. Today, you are supposed to make it a Japanese painting workshop.
Landmark Sightseeing
with Shugen-do Guide”
Tour details
- Tour name
- Private Art/Nature-Rich World Heritage Landmark Sightseeing with Shugen-do Guide
- Tour period
- October 15 through December 22, 2024, overnight
- Meeting Time
- 13:00
- Meeting place
- Kutoyama Station, Nankai Koya Line
- Number of participants
- Max. 5 persons/day * Reception will be closed when fully booked. Thank you for your understanding.
- Minimum number of participants
- 1 person
- Payment method
- Credit cards only accepted
- Travel agent
- Nankai Travel International Co., INC.
Nankai SK Namba Bldg. 8F, 1-10-4 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0011
Business hours: 10:00-17:00 (Weekdays only)
Phone: 06-6643-0707
- Terms and conditions
- Domestic agent-organized tours, https://www.nanka-e-tabi.com/yakkan/domes_contract/
- Cancellation charges
- [Counting from the day before the start date of the tour]
1) 8-20 days in advance: 20% of the tour price
2) 2-7 days in advance: 30% of the tour price
3) The day before the start of the tour: 50% of the tour price
4) On the day of the start of the tour: 100% of the tour price
* For details, please refer to [13. Cancellation of the travel contract by customers] in the above terms and conditions.
- Pricing
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<Included in the price>
Local transportation (taxi fare), various hands-on experience program fees, accommodation, meals (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner), admissions and other tourist-related charges, tour guide and interpreter fees, consumption and other taxes.
<Not included in the price>
Expenses for transportation up to the meeting place and after tour end, drinks at meals, personal expenses such as laundry charges, and additional charges such as more options.
- Advance preparations
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<Allergies>
- If you have any food allergies or anti-infection rubbing alcohol allergies, please let us know the items at the time of reservation.
<Measures in case of rain and other precautions.>
- Rain-or-shine event, but cancelled in case of stormy weather. In case of cancellation, we will contact you by the day before.
- Depending on the weather, some of the hands-on experience programs may change.
- The itinerary is subject to change depending on traffic conditions on the day.
- Others
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<Conditions of participation>
At least one adult is basically accepted. Please contact Nankai Travel International Co., INC.
<Whether or not tours are available>
In deciding on the operation of the tour, the following will be comprehensively considered: weather conditions in Wakayama Prefecture and Kudoyama Town (your destination), reception of tourists from outside the prefecture, details of measures against the Covid-19 pandemic and its status of infection. Please note that if the infection status changes, the tour may be canceled with short notice, even after the operation has been decided.
Due to the sudden circumstances of temples, shrines and other hands-on experience locations, the event contents may change and/or the exposition, special public opening, visiting, SHÔMYÔ special chanting may be impossible.
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