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Osaka/Kyoto: Mt. Koya, Kumano Kodo&Nachi Falls Private Tour

By Goway Travels
Free cancellation available
Price is €796 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Walk a hidden stretch of the Kumano Kodo, a UNESCO-listed pilgrimage trail
  • Create your own pilgrim amulet at a family-run washi paper studio
  • Meet a resident monk inside a working mountain temple over matcha tea
  • Join a Shinto caretaker at a secluded shrine for a purification ritual
  • Enjoy a handmade bento lunch featuring locally grown vegetables

Activity location

    • Kita City
    • Kita City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kita City
    • Kita City, Tokyo, Japan

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Osaka/Kyoto: Mt. Koya, Kumano Kodo&Nachi Falls Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English
Price details
€796.39 x 1 Traveller€796.39
Total
Price is €796.39

What's included, what's not

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    Hotel pickup and drop-off from Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, or Kobe
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    Highway tolls, petrol, and parking fees
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    Exploration of hidden Nachi Falls trails
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    Guided visit to Mt. Koya temples
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    Cultural insights into Wakayama’s history and folklore
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    Flexible schedule with optional sightseeing stops
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    Traditional Shukubo Lunch (self-paid)
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    Pickup from cruise port terminals and airports is available.
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    Meals and drinks
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    Personal expenses
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    Service charge
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    Tickets
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    A child seat will incur an additional charge of $35.

Know before you book

  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Begin your journey with a seamless hotel pickup from Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, or Nara in a fleet of fully insured, green-plate licensed, luxury vehicles. Designed for comfort and tranquility, every ride ensures a smooth, relaxing experience—free from fatigue or monotony—so you can fully enjoy every moment of your journey.
Leave behind crowded routes and step into a more meaningful exploration, where quiet cedar forests, traditional craft workshops, and genuine human connections reveal Japan’s living heritage.
Walk a serene 2-kilometer stretch of the UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo, following in the footsteps of emperors and ascetics. Hear stories that bring these ancient paths to life as you move through misty, sacred landscapes.
Enter a family-run washi paper studio and, under the guidance of a master artisan, design and craft your own “Omamori” charm—a deeply personal keepsake infused with cultural meaning.
Gain rare access to a working mountain temple, where you’ll meet a resident monk and share matcha with seasonal sweets. Listen to thoughtful reflections on monastic life, spirituality, and traditions preserved across centuries.
At a secluded Shinto shrine hidden among the hills, join a local caretaker in a gentle purification ritual. Cleanse your hands in fresh mountain spring water and receive a blessed charm for safe travels.
Conclude your experience with a beautifully prepared farmhouse bento, featuring locally grown vegetables and mountain delicacies, enjoyed in a peaceful rustic setting overlooking lush rice terraces.
This carefully curated journey blends comfort, authenticity, and cultural depth—ensuring every guest feels relaxed, engaged, and truly connected to the spirit of Wakayama.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kita City
    • Kita City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kita City
    • Kita City, Tokyo, Japan