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.
Ryujin Onsen, one of the 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.
2025 Schedule: April 3rd~Nov 30 (Sunday, Monday, Thursday to Saturday ONLY)
NOTE: The bus is NOT AVAILABLE Tuesdays and Wednesdays
◆ Slight departure and arrival time changes due to road construction in Koyasan, as of August 26, 2024 (Monday) until further notice. Please check in plan details below.
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, Greater Nakahechi
Type
Koyasan & Kumano Access Bus, Bus
Rating & Reviews
4.6
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
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.
