Koyasan & Kumano Access Bus
Description
World Heritage Sites Connecting Bus
This seasonal bus service connects the UNESCO World Heritage sites; Koyasan and Kumano Hongu Taisha area (including Yunomine Onsen, Kawayu Onsen & Watarase Onsen. This bus service also connects JR Kii-Tanabe station and Koyasan.
NOTE: Busses scheduled to run from April 1st to November 30th 2020.
(Not running on June 7th 2020)
The AM departures are daily and the PM departures are on weekends and national holidays.
Ryujin Onsen, one of Japanese three beautifying hot springs, is located in the middle of the route, a highly recommended place to stay overnight to break the trip into two days.
The road between this hot spring and Koyasan is called the “Koya-Ryujin Skyline”, and runs on the top of the mountain ridges offering spectacular panoramic views.
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Full Name
Koyasan & Kumano Access Bus
世界遺産「高野山・熊野」聖地巡礼バス
Area
Ryujin Onsen, Central Tanabe, Wataze Onsen (Hongu), Kawayu Onsen (Hongu), Yunomine Onsen (Hongu), Hongu, Koyasan, Nakahechi
Type
Koyasan & Kumano Access Bus
Rating & Reviews
4.5
Price Plan(s)
Details
NOTE: This route is a combination of local bus routes.
The only sections that are seasonal are from Koyasan to Ryujin Onsen, and Ryujin Onsen to Kurisugawa.
The other sections Ryujin Onsen to Kii-Tanabe and Kii-Tanabe to the Hongu area run year-round.
This bus station is not in the central Koyasan village.
NOTES
● Lunch and admission fee for tourist facilities are not included in the tour price.
● Tickets are one way (single) leg.
● Seats are not assigned. Please sit in an empty seat.
● Depending on weather and road conditions, the time schedule may vary.
● Additional costs apply when taking a local bus service between Kii-Tanabe and Kurisugawa（JPY 1,050), and Kirari Ryujin and Kii-Tanabe (JPY 1,700).
● Due to the limited availability of seats, early reservation is recommended to secure your seats.
