【10% OFF】Summer Getaway to Mt. Koya: Okunoin World Heritage Site & Hydrangeas Bus Tour from Osaka

A New Stage of Travel from HIS Luxury Memory Bus

A premium travel experience crafted for comfort and lasting memories. Enjoy a leisurely and comfortable bus journey aboard a specially designed vehicle featuring a vanity area and restroom, along with ample seating space.

• Spacious seating layout with 8–9 rows providing additional legroom (standard buses have 12 rows)
• Power outlets or USB ports available at seats (with some exceptions)
• Reclining seats for added comfort
• Comfortable area with tables and footrests
• Complimentary oshibori hand towels available (in limited quantities)
• Restroom with a vanity area: A larger powder room compared to standard restroom-equipped buses.

Seats may be arranged in either 2+2 (4 seats across) or 2+1 (3 seats across) configurations, and seating assignments will be provided on the day of departure.

For buses with 3-seat rows, even guests in the same group may be seated front and back rather than side by side.

By law, seatbelt use is mandatory. Moving around while the bus is in motion may cause accidents, so please use the restroom only when safe to do so.

Visit the cool mountain power spot and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Koyasan

• Koyasan is the sacred center of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism, established by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) during the early Heian period. It ranks among Japan’s Three Great Sacred Sites, along with Osorezan in Aomori and Mount Hiei in Shiga.
• Situated at an elevation of roughly 800 meters, Koyasan is 5–10°C cooler than the city, making it a refreshing summer getaway.
• Highly recommended! A professional guide will accompany you through Okunoin, Koyasan’s most sacred location.
• Earphone guides are included so you can hear the commentary clearly during the tour.
• Okunoin is the spiritual core of Koyasan, where Kobo Daishi is believed to be in eternal meditation. The approximately 2 km path leading to Okunoin is bordered by ancient cedar trees, creating a tranquil and sacred ambiance.

Enjoy a hearty lunch featuring local Koyasan specialties

• Special Dengaku (grilled tofu with miso glaze)
• Simmered Koya Tofu
• Soy-Based “Meat” Dish
• Konjac Sashimi
• Japanese Pickles
• Shojin Noodle Hot Pot (May be served as chilled shojin noodles depending on the day)
• Sesame Tofu
• Mountain Burdock with Plum Dressing
• Seasonal Side Dish
• Kinzanji Miso
• Yuba Mixed Rice
• Dessert

Menu items may change without prior notice depending on ingredient availability.

Admire around 100,000 hydrangeas blooming in the Sky Hydrangea Garden

• This picturesque spot is home to approximately 3,500 hydrangea bushes and nearly 100,000 vibrant blooms.
• Due to its high altitude, the hydrangeas bloom later than usual and can be enjoyed starting from early July.
• Koyasan’s mountainous landscape also creates frequent mist, lending the hydrangeas a mystical and serene atmosphere.
• The tour will operate regardless of hydrangea blooming conditions.

Information about Tour

Place of departure and destination: From OSAKA to WAKAYAMA
Number of days of travel: 1 day
Means of transportation: Bus
Name of bus company: International Motor Vehicles Osaka or equivalent
Meal(s): Lunch x 1
Minimum number of passengers to operate: 20
Number of GUIDE: 1

Tour Operator Information

Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team
Address: Mainichi Intecio 16F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN
Registration No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)

Contact Information

Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team
Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN
Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444
Opening hour: 10:00~18:00
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)

General Travel Services Manager: Eri Tomiyama
The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office, handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.

Please read and understand the Terms and Conditions below.

• Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours
• Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract

Highlights

• Experience travel in style aboard a luxury bus equipped with roomy seating, a restroom, and a vanity area
• Explore the serene mountain energy site and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Koyasan
• Savor a delicious lunch that highlights local specialties from Koyasan
• Marvel at approximately 100,000 hydrangeas in full bloom at the “Sky Hydrangea Garden”

Itinerary

• Umeda (Meeting time 7:30, Departure time 7:45)
• Hanazono Hydrangea Garden (Enjoy the colorful hydrangeas / approx. 40 minutes)
• Ichinohashi Tenpu (A hearty lunch featuring local Koyasan cuisine / approx. 50 minutes)
• Koyasan Okunoin World Heritage Site (A highly-regarded expert guide will take you through Okunoin, one of Koyasan's two major sacred sites / approx. 90 minutes)
• Ichinohashi Tenpu (Shopping for Koyasan's local products and souvenirs / approx. 20 minutes)
• Daimon Gate (View from the bus window: The 25.8-meter-high, five-bay, two-story main gate of Koyasan)
• Umeda (Around 16:10)

Price Details

Included

• Air-conditioned bus
• Round-trip transportation
• Admission fee
• Lunch

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned

Important Information

Important Notes During Bus Tour

1. Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.

2. Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.

3. As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.

4. Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.

5. Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.

6. Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.

7. Latecomers who wish to rejoin the group will be responsible for all transportation fees.

8.Please wear the sticker provided by the tour guide visibly.

9. Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.

10. Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.

11. Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.

12. Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.

13. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.

14. Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.

15. The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.

16. Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.

17. Manage your valuable belongings yourself.

18. After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.

19. Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.

20. For fruit-picking tours, please note that fruit is to be consumed only on the farm. Bringing it home in your own bag is strictly prohibited.

21. If you fail to follow these regulations and cause a disturbance on the bus, you may be asked to leave the bus, even during the tour.

Purchase Notice

• This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
• Eligibility: This tour is not valid for Japanese nationals. It is available to overseas tourists only.
• This is not a private tour; you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
• If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
• When using a 3-seat row bus, guests in the same group may be seated front and back rather than side by side. Please understand this before booking.
• Stay durations at each location may be shortened due to traffic conditions or other circumstances.
• The order of the itinerary may change in part.
• Meal contents may change without prior notice depending on ingredient availability.
• Some areas may have uneven footing, so please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
• Depending on the schedule, there may not be enough time to purchase amulets or receive temple stamps (goshuin). Shop operating hours may also change without notice.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

• 11 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 10 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 100% cancellation fee