Hongu Area, Chikatsuyu, Kurisugawa to Koyasan (8:05 departure)
Koyasan & Kumano Access Bus
Description
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.
Busses now connect the Koyasan area and the Kumano Sanzan, allowing for stress-free and smooth travel between the world heritage sites giving you more time to focus on heightening your spiritual state.
Bus service available in 2024 from April 1 to November 30, every day except Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
※ Bus service between April 1 and September 30, 2024, available for purchase from February 1, 2024.
Price
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| Kurisugawa to Koyasan | |
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| Nonaka Ipposugi to Koyasan | |
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| Kodo Aruki-no-Sato Chikatsuyu, Nakahechi Bijutsukan-mae, Chikatsuyu-oji to Koyasan | |
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| Gyuba-doji-guchi to Koyasan | |
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Details
| PLACE | TIME | NOTES | BUS COMPANY |
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| Hongu Taisha-mae | 8:05 | Boarding | Ryujin Bus |
| Dainich-goe Nobori-guchi | 8:07 | Boarding | |
| Fujiya-mae | 8:14 | Boarding | |
| Kameya-mae | 8:14 | Boarding | |
| Kawayu Onsen | 8:15 | Boarding | |
| Watarase Onsen | 8:17 | Boarding | |
| Yunomine Onsen | 8:29 | Boarding | |
| Shimoyunomine | 8:30 | Boarding | |
| Shimoyukawa | 8:31 | Boarding | |
| Nonaka Ipposugi | 8:54 | - | |
| Chikatsuyu-oji | 9:00 | - | |
| Nakahechi Bijutsukan |
Arr: 9:00 Dep: 9:10 |
Transfer | Transfer to Ryujin Bus bound for Gomadanzan |
| Kodo Aruki-no-Sato Chikatsuyu | 9:10 | Boarding | Ryujin Bus |
| Gyubadoji-guchi | 9:14 | Boarding | |
| Kurisugawa | 9:25 | Boarding | |
| Ryujin Onsen | 10:11 | - | |
| Kirari Ryujin | 10:15 | - | |
| Gomadanzan |
Arr: 10:50 Dep: 11:05 |
Transfer | Transfer to Nankai Rinkan Bus |
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Okunoinmae |
11:49 | Drop-off | Nankai Rinkan Bus |
| Senjuinbashi | 11:55 | Drop-off | |
| Koyasan Station | 12:10 |
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Transfers
Transfers are easy and straightforward. Please ask the bus driver if you have any concerns onsite.
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.
● Due to the limited availability of seats, early reservation is recommended to secure your seats.
●"Senjuinbashi" is the closest bus stop to temples and accommodations in Koyasan.
Discounts for Ticket Holders
By showing your ticket, you are eligible to receive the following.1.Admission fee for Gomasan Sky Tower will be reduced from 300 to JPY 200. Gomasan Sky Tower is a lookout tower at Gomadanzan rest area. There is a short break here when you can visit for a panoramic view.
2.If you order “Donburi (Rice Bowl), Udon, Soba wheat noodles” at Kirari Ryujin Ryokan, Ryujin Soap will be given as a gift.
3.Admission fee for Ryujin Onsen bath will be reduced from JPY 700 to JPY 550.
IMPORTANT: Bring Printed Copy of Voucher
● Please present a PRINTED copy of your voucher (or present the voucher on your mobile/smart phone) prior to departure. A printed copy of your voucher is the best option to avoid any miscommunications with the bus drivers who do not speak English.● Please NOTE that you may have to REPURCHASE the ticket in cash if you do not present the ticket when asked.
Map
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.
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.
Koyasan Bus Stops
NOTE
Senjuinbashi bus stop: The most central bus stop in Koyasan.
Okunoinmae bus stop: Is on the far west of Koyasan.
Koyasan Station bus stop: In front of the Koyasan train station at the top of the cablecar.
This bus station is not in the central Koyasan village.
This bus station is not in the central Koyasan village.
NOTE
"Senjuinbashi" is the closest bus stop to temples and accommodations in Koyasan.
