Nearest airport
Kansai International Airport | 120 km | 2.5 hours by train and cable car
Itinerary ideas
Koyasan holiday itinerary ideas
Wakayama, Japan
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From Wakayama city, take the Wakayama Express Bus (Medaka Line) directly to Koyasan Bus Terminal, approximately 2 hours. Alternatively, travel via Gojo Station and transfer to local buses that ascend the mountain to Koyasan.
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Nearest railway
Gojo Railway Station | 45 km | 1 hour by bus
Nearest bus stop
Koyasan Bus Terminal | 0 km | Direct arrival
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From Wakayama city, take the Wakayama Express Bus (Medaka Line) directly to Koyasan Bus Terminal, approximately 2 hours. Alternatively, travel via Gojo Station and transfer to local buses that ascend the mountain to Koyasan.
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