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Japan: Koyasan, Kumano Kodo & Sacred Mountains
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Japan: Koyasan, Kumano Kodo & Sacred Mountains

Japan's most important pilgrimage routes

Osaka, Koyasan & Kumano, Japan
12 days
4.9 (39 reviews)
Groups of 2–10

About this experience

Japan's most profound spiritual journey — sleep in a Buddhist monastery on Mount Koya (where the founder of Shingon Buddhism has sat in meditation for 1,200 years), and walk the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail through ancient cryptomeria forests to the three Grand Shrines of Kumano. A UNESCO World Heritage route walked by emperors.

Highlights

Koyasan overnight in a shukubo (Buddhist temple guesthouse)
Okunoin cemetery at night — 200,000 stone lanterns
Shojin ryori — elaborate Buddhist vegetarian feast
Kumano Kodo pilgrimage walk (2–3 days)
Nachi Falls — Japan's tallest waterfall, sacred to Shinto
Kumano Hongu Taisha — the largest Torii gate in Japan
Ise Grand Shrine — Japan's most sacred Shinto site

Included

  • Return flights from London
  • 11 nights accommodation (shukubo & ryokan)
  • Bullet train & guided transfers
  • Koyasan temple stay with shojin breakfast & dinner
  • Kumano Kodo 2-day guided walk
  • All shrine & site entry fees

Not included

  • Most other meals
  • Optional ofuda (amulet) purchases
  • Personal spending
Best time to visit: April–May (spring) or October–November (autumn)

Starting from

£2,499/ person

Up to £3,900 pp depending on options

Duration12 days
Group size2–10 people
Activity levelModerate
Spread the cost with 0% interest instalments over 3, 6 or 12 months.

No payment required at this stage. Our team will prepare a tailored proposal.