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Koyasan Monastery Retreat

2 days Classic Tour Extension

Koyasan Monastery Retreat

Spectacular train journey and Buddhist temple lodgings.

  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 1 , Dinners: 1
  • Physical Rating 1
    A reasonable level of fitness is required but it's more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You'll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.
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    Walking, some steps and time on your feet.
Classic Tour Extension
2 DAYS
Koyasan (1N) Kongobu-ji Temple
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Day by Day Itinerary

Koyasan (1N)
  • Day 1
    KYOTO/OSAKA TO KOYASAN
    Dinner
    DAY 1: KYOTO/OSAKA TO KOYASAN

    Depart from Kyoto or Osaka by the limited express train to Koyasan (no guide), the centre of Shingon Buddhism, an important Buddhist sect for over 1,200 years. The 2.5-hour journey to the mountaintop is one of the highlights of the visit. You will take several local trains, with the last train being one of the most scenic in Japan, winding its way up through the mountains. Enjoy a short cable car ride to the top of the 900 metre high Koyasan where your Local Guide will meet you. Visit Kongobu-ji Temple, the head monastery of Shingon Buddhism, home to Japan's largest rock garden, as well as the Garan temple complex. Okunoin is Japan's largest cemetery and holds the mausoleum of the founder of Shingon Buddhism, Kobo Daishi. The 2km walk to the mausoleum takes you past 200,000 tombstones, belonging to feudal lords, prominent monks and well known Japanese companies. Tonight you will be staying at a shukubo, Buddhist temple lodging in Japanese-style accommodation. Dinner is Shojin Ryori, traditional vegetarian Buddhist cuisine.

    Dinner
  • Day 2
    KOYASAN TO OSAKA
    Breakfast
    DAY 2: KOYASAN TO OSAKA

    Rise early to watch the monks chant their morning prayers, followed by a Shojin Ryori breakfast. Take the train to Shin Imamiya in Osaka at your leisure where upon arrival, your arrangements end.

    Breakfast

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