Kii-Tanabe to Koyasan (8:00 departure)
Travel Service
Description
Your exploration of the ancient Buddhist complex of Koyasan, and coastal Tanabe, just got much easier.
Busses now connects JR Kii-Tanabe station and the Koyasan area, 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 2026 from April 2 to November 30, every day except Tuesdays and Wednesdays
※ Bus service between April 2 and November 30, 2026, available for purchase from February 2, 2026.
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Details
| PLACE | TIME | NOTES | BUS COMPANY |
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| JR Kii-Tanabe Station (Bus stop 1) |
8:00 | Boarding | Ryujin Bus |
| Chikatsuyu-oji | 8:59 | - | |
| Nakahechi Bijutsukan |
Arr: 9:00 Dep: 9:10 |
Transfer | Transfer Ryujin Bus bound for Gomadanzan |
| Gyubadoji-guchi | 9:14 | - | Ryujin Bus |
| Kurisugawa | 9:25 | - | |
| 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 (Higashi) | 11:55 | Dorp-off | |
| Koyasan Station | 12:14 |
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Transfers
Transfers are easy and straightforward. Please ask the bus driver if you have any concerns onsite.
Notes
● 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 (Higashi)" is the closest bus stop to temples and accommodations in Koyasan.
By showing your ticket, you are eligible to receive the following.
● Gomasan Sky Tower
● Please NOTE that you may have to REPURCHASE the ticket in cash if you do not present the ticket when asked.
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.
NOTE
Sorry, "Reservation Requests" are not available at this time.
Set booking times: 7:00–9:30 and 19:00–22:00 daily, Japan Standard Time.
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