A Mountaintop Temple Retreat
Japan
2 days / 1 night
Self Guided
Guide Price £579 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Self Guided
Duration: 2 days/1 night
Just a short detour from Osaka or Kyoto, enjoy a remarkable couple of days visiting Mount Koya’s sacred 9th Century Buddhist complex.
- 2 day self guided tour incl 1 night 3★ temple stay, private guide, trains & cable car as detailed, wi-fi router, 3 meals
Day 1 Osaka/Kyoto to Mount Koya
Home to over 100 temples, Mount Koya has been the centre of Shingon Buddhism, an important Buddhist sect, for over 1,200 years. Start your journey by local train to the top of Mount Koya. Then hop on a cable car for a guided tour of the mountaintop complex. Spend the night in temple lodgings and take in some of the best scenery in Japan. Enjoy traditional Shojin Ryori cuisine for dinner; a healthy and tasty vegetarian meal.
Day 2 Mount Koya to Osaka/Kyoto
This morning, rise early to observe the monks as they chant their morning prayers. The rest of the day is free for you to further explore Mount Koya before heading back to Osaka or Kyoto.
Please note The cable car can be closed for maintenance at short notice. Should this be the case, our local representative will arrange tickets for the replacement bus service.
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