Koyasan to Kurisugawa, Chikatsuyu, Hongu Area (9:36 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 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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| Koyasan to Kurisugawa | |
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| Koyasan to Nonaka Ipposugi | |
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| Koyasan to Kodo Aruki-no-Sato Chikatsuyu, Nakahechi Bijutsukan-mae, Chikatsuyu-oji | |
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| Koyasan to Gyuba-doji-guchi | |
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Details
| PLACE | TIME | NOTES | BUS COMPANY |
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| Koyasan Station | 9:36 | Boarding | Nankai Rinkan Bus |
| Senjuinbashi (Higashi) | 9:52 | Boarding | |
| Okunoinmae | 9:58 | Boarding | |
| Gomadanzan |
Arr: 10:50 Dep: 11:05 |
Transfer | Transfer to Ryujin Bus |
| Kirari Ryujin |
Arr: 11:40 Dep: 12:20 |
Break: Lunch available at Kirari Ryujin, not included in bus ticket. | Ryujin Bus |
| Ryujin Onsen | 12:23 | Drop-off |
Ryujin Bus |
| Kurisugawa | 13:10 | Drop-off | |
| Gyubadoji-guchi | 13:23 | Drop-off | |
| Kodo Aruki-no-Sato Chikatsuyu | 13:25 | Drop-off | |
| Nakahechi Bijutsukan-mae | 13:32 | Drop-off | |
| Chikatsuyu-oji | 13:33 | Drop-off | |
| Nonaka Ipposugi | 13:39 | Drop-off | |
| Shimoyukawa | 14:01 | Drop-off | |
| Shimoyunomine | 14:02 | Drop-off | |
| Yunomine Onsen | 14:05 | Drop-off | |
| Watarase Onsen | 14:11 | Drop-off | |
| Kawayu Onsen | 14:12 | Drop-off | |
| Kameya-mae | 14:12 | Drop-off | |
| Fujiya-mae | 14:12 | Drop-off | |
| Dainich-goe Nobori-guchi | 14:20 | Drop-off | |
| Hongu Taisha-mae | 14:22 |
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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 fees 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.
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.
(This intersection can be confusing. Be sure to wait at the bus stop in front of the fire department.)
(This intersection can be confusing. Be sure to wait at the bus stop in front of the fire department.)
Okunoin-mae bus stop: on the far east of Koyasan.
Koyasan-eki-mae bus stop: in front of the Koyasan train station at the top of the cablecar.
(This bus station is not in central Koyasan village. )
(This bus station is not in central Koyasan village. )
