Koyasan to Kii-Tanabe (9:36 departure)

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Koyasan & Kii-Tanabe Access Bus

Koyasan

Koyasan & Kii-Tanabe Access Bus

Koyasan

Koyasan Shukubo

Delicious seafood in Tanabe

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.

Price

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

Senjuinbashi (Higashi) 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	9:36	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: 11:50	Transfer	Transfer to Ryujin Bus bound for Kii-Tanabe Station
Ryujin Onsen	11:54	-	Ryujin Bus
JR Kii-Tanabe Station	13:05	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 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/smartphone) 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: This central intersection can be confusing. This is Koyasan bus stop No. 6 located between the fire department and Takamuro-in Temple.

Okunoin-mae bus stop: is 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 the central Koyasan village.)

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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.

Please check this Article for more information.

https://www.tb-kumano.jp/en/2024/03/13/12612/

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