Complete Private Door-to-Door Service: Includes pickup from your accommodation within Koyasan, transportation between sites during the tour, and a final drop-off at your destination.

15 Years of Professional Expertise: Led by a National Licensed Guide and the founder of the Okunoin Night Tour, who has provided professional guidance almost daily for over 15 years.

True Local Authority: Unlike outside guides or part-time hobbyists, your guide is a full-time resident with an extensive local network and real-time knowledge of the mountain’s traditions.

Former Temple Insider: Gain unique insights from a former Head of Temple Office Operations with a decade of experience managing a local temple’s administrative and spiritual gateway.

The Three Sacred Sites: Covers the essential heart of Koyasan, including Japan’s largest rock garden and the majestic 48.5-meter-tall Great Pagoda, with clear explanations in English (refined through study in the UK).

This 4.5-hour experience is more than a tour; it is a profound immersion into Shingon Esoteric Buddhism led by one of Koyasan’s most experienced professionals.

Okunoin Cemetery: Walk through the ancient forest past 200,000 monuments. Your guide, the creator of the original night tour, shares deep legends and the spiritual significance of the Mausoleum of Kobo Daishi.

Kongobuji Head Temple: Explore the center of Shingon Buddhism, featuring the Banryutei—the largest rock garden in Japan—and historic interior rooms.

Danjo Garan: Visit the birthplace of the monastic center, including the iconic Konpon Daito (Great Pagoda), standing 48.5 meters tall.

Full Logistical Support: To ensure a stress-free visit, we provide full transportation within the Koyasan area. We will pick you up at your hotel/station before the tour, manage all transport between sites, and drop you off at your preferred location afterward.

Optional Lunch Break (+1 Hour): If you wish to include a lunch break, the tour can be extended to a total of 5.5 hours. An additional fee of ¥10,000 applies to cover the guide's time and reservation support during this hour. (Lunch costs are not included).