Ryujin Onsen to Koyasan (10:11 departure)

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 Description

Ryujin Onsen is an isolated hot spring settlement in the lush heart of the Kii peninsula a great place to overnight. Koyasan is a Buddhist temple complex.

This bus ticket connects these two sites: beautifying onsen and enlightening monastery.

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.

 Price

Ryujin Onsen to Koyasan
Adult 3,200 yen
Child 1,600 yen

 Details

 

PLACE TIME NOTES BUS COMPANY
Ryujin Onsen 10:11 Boarding Ryujin Bus
Kirari Ryujin 10:15 Boarding
Gomadanzan

Arr:  10:50

Dep: 11:05

 Transfer Transfer to
Nankai Rinkan Bus

Okunoinmae

 11:49 Drop-off Nankai Rinkan Bus
Senjuinbashi
（Higashi）		 11:55 Drop-off
Koyasan Station 12:14

Final stop


Transfers
● You need to change buses at Gomadanzan.
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 (Higashi)" 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.

● Gomasan Sky Tower
Binchōtan Charcoal Coffee (made with natural spring water from Hidakagawa River headwaters) - Takeout
Regular price: ¥300 → Discounted price: ¥250

● Kirari Ryujin
Bathing fee
Regular price: ¥800 → Discounted price: ¥650

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.
 
 
 
Koyasan Bus Stops

Senjuinbashi (Higashi) 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. 
 
Koyasan Map

NOTE
"Senjuinbashi (Higashi)" is the closest bus stop to temples and accommodations in Koyasan. 

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