The ancient pilgrimage routes in Koyasan such as Koyasan’s Choishi Stupa Route, Koya Sanzan Route and Women Pilgrims Route have been well maintained all the way up to the present-day. These routes was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in July 2004, as the ‘Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountains Range.‘ Enjoy a pleasant outdoor experience for pilgrims and hikers.
Koyasan’s Choishi Stupa Route
Koya Sanzan Route & Women Pilgrims Route
Rental offices
The Koyasan Tourist Association at the Chuo and Ichi-no-hashi
TEL 0736-56-2616
Hours of operation
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Price
¥500/unit (only one audio guide per person, please.)
Hours of usage
8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Please return the audio guide immediately after use to the return location. Persons staying the night may return the audio guide the morning of next day.
[Guided tour]Koyasan Interpreter Guide Club provides the experienced guided tour of Koyasan in English. One of Japan’s most sacred sites, the peace and tranquility of this mysterious mountain retreat is a world away from bustling modern Japan. Take a tour with us and discover the secrets and stories of Koyasan, a wealth of information you won’t find in any guidebook. For more information,
please contact us.
Sponsors :
Wakayama Tourism Federation/Koya Town/Kongobuji Temple/Koyasan Tourist Association
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