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Koyasan to Kii-Tanabe (9:45 departure)

Koyasan & Kii-Tanabe Access Bus
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Koyasan & Kumano Access Bus

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 2025 from April 3 to November 30, every day except Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

※ Bus service between April 1 and September 30, 2025, available for purchase from February 1, 2025.

◆ Please note slight departure time changes due to road construction in Koyasan, as of August 26, 2024 (Monday) until further notice. Please check in plan details below.

Price

Koyasan Station to Kii-Tanabe
Adult 4,890 yen
Child 2,550 yen

Senjuinbashi to Kii-Tanabe
Adult 4,700 yen
Child 2,450 yen

Okunoinmae to Kii-Tanabe
Adult 4,640 yen
Child 2,420 yen

Details

PLACE	TIME	NOTES	BUS COMPANY
Koyasan Station	9:45	Boarding	Nankai Rinkan Bus
Senjuinbashi	9:55 10:01	Boarding
Okunoinmae	10:01 10:07	Boarding
Gomadanzan	Arr: 10:50 10:54 Dep: 11:05	Transfer	Transfer to Ryujin Bus
Kirari Ryujin	Arr: 11:40 Dep: 11:50	Transfer	Transfer to Ryujin Bus bound for Kii-Tanabe Station
Ryujin Onsen	11:54	-	Ryujin Bus
JR Kii-Tanabe Station	13:11	Final stop	Ryujin Bus

Transfers

● You need to change buses at Gomadanzan and Kirari Ryujin.
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.

Koyasan Bus Stops

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.

NOTE

"Senjuinbashi" is the closest bus stop to temples and accommodations in Koyasan.

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Date *	：Receiving Requests, ：Not Available *Requests must be made 20 or more days in advance. NOTE: All requests subject to availability. Rooms, services, and tours are not stocked on this site.
Contents Type *
Number of Guests *	Adult Male: Female: Child

Boarding Bus Stop *	NOTE: Please be sure to select the closest bus stop to your accommodation. Most temples are located closest to Senjuiin-bashi bus stop.
Disembark Bus Stop *
Name of Accommodation the Night Before Stay, Tour, Activity, etc. *	※ For your safety, please let us know the name of your intended previous night's accommodation. In the case of an emergency, if the guest can't be reached from the smart phone number provided at registration, your previous accommodation will be contacted. Thank you for your cooperation. ※ Please be sure to list the actual name of the accommodation and not just an area.

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