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You can rent bicycles at three stores in Koyasan. From the “Dai-mon Gate" on the west side of Koyasan to the east side where “Okuno-in” is located, Bicycles provide smooth access to the area without worrying about bus routes or time. Ren...

Bears are commonly found in Koyasan, Koya Town, particularly in mountainous areas. Carry a bear bell and take other precautions to avoid unexpected encounters.  Where and When Bears Are Commonly Encountered ① Nyonin-michi Pilgrimage Rout...

Your exploration of the ancient Buddhist complex of Koyasan and the Kumano Sanzan—the grand shrines of the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route—just got much easier. The Koyasan - Kumano Access Bus is a route bus connects Koyasan and Kumano, all...

Express buses directly connecting Kyoto and Koyasan run from April to November, 2025. It is very convenient to travel between Kyoto and Koyasan in approximately 160 minutes without having to transfer to a train or other means of transpor...

This is a festival celebrating the birth of Kobo Daishi (Kukai) on June 15. The name "Aoba" means "green leaves," which is appropriately used to name the festival held at a time of new leaves. On this day, Koyasan is a truly Buddhist-cen...

On the evening of August 13, about 100,000 candles are placed along the approach from Ichi-no-hashi Bridge to Kobo Daishi (Kukai)'s Mausoleum, lighting up the nearly 2km long road. This festival is held to pray for the souls of ancestors...

Bears are commonly found in Koyasan, Koya Town, particularly in mountainous areas. Carry a bear bell and take other precautions to avoid unexpected encounters.  Where and When Bears Are Commonly Encountered ① Nyonin-michi Pilgrimage Rout...

You can rent bicycles at three stores in Koyasan. From the “Dai-mon Gate" on the west side of Koyasan to the east side where “Okuno-in” is located, Bicycles provide smooth access to the area without worrying about bus routes or time. Ren...

This is a festival celebrating the birth of Kobo Daishi (Kukai) on June 15. The name "Aoba" means "green leaves," which is appropriately used to name the festival held at a time of new leaves. On this day, Koyasan is a truly Buddhist-cen...

On the evening of August 13, about 100,000 candles are placed along the approach from Ichi-no-hashi Bridge to Kobo Daishi (Kukai)'s Mausoleum, lighting up the nearly 2km long road. This festival is held to pray for the souls of ancestors...

Express buses directly connecting Kyoto and Koyasan run from April to November, 2025. It is very convenient to travel between Kyoto and Koyasan in approximately 160 minutes without having to transfer to a train or other means of transpor...