Hongu to Ryujin Onsen (8:05 departure)
Koyasan & Kumano Access Bus
Description
Ryujin Onsen is an isolated hot spring settlement in the lush heart of the Kii peninsula a great place to overnight. Hongu is the heart of the Kumano Kodo and blessed with wonderful hot springs such as Yunomine Onsen, Kawayu Onsen, and Watarase Onsen.
This bus ticket connects these two sites: beautifying onsen and pilgrimage mecca.
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
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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 | 8:13 | Boarding | |
| Kameya-mae | 8:13 | Boarding | |
| Kawayu Onsen | 8:15 | Boarding | |
| Watarase Onsen | 8:17 | Boarding | |
| Yunomine Onsen | 8:29 | Boarding | |
| Shimoyunomine | 8:30 | Boarding | |
| Shimoyukawa | 8:31 | Boarding | |
| Chikatsuyu-oji | 8:59 | - | |
| Nakahechi Bijutsukan |
Arr: 9:00 Dep:9:10 |
Transfer | Transfer to Ryujin Bus bound for Gomadanzan |
| Gyubadoji-guchi | 9:14 | Drop-off | Ryujin Bus |
| Kurisugawa | 9:25 | Drop-off | |
| Ryujin Onsen | 10:11 | Drop-off | |
| Kirari Ryujin | 10:15 | Drop-off |
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.
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 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.
