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, allowing for stress-free and smooth travel between the world heritage sites.
From the direction of Koyasan, you need to change buses at Gomadanzan; from the direction of Kumano Hongu Taisha, you need to change buses at Nakahechi Museum and Gomadanzan. Please note that you cannot board any buses other than Nankai Rinkan Bus and Ryujin Jidosha.
【Service Period】
・April 3, 2025－November 30, 2025
* During the period, the operation is out of service on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
* Ticket is valid for 1 day
【Fares】
<One-way>
・Koyasan Station to Hongu Taisha-mae
Adults ¥5,300/Children ¥2,650
・Koyasan Station to Ryujin Onsen
Adults ￥3,200/Children ￥1,600
・Ryujin Onsen to Hongu Taisha-mae
Adults ¥2,500/Children ¥1,250
* Prices are subject to change
【Place of Purchase】
* Tickets can be purchased on the bus when seats are available
For details on departure times, available sections, and reservation/purchase methods, please refer to the URL above.