Mt Koya in February

Replies: 10 - Last Post: 11-Feb-2007 19:43 Last Post By: jakemathai

jump to

jakemathai

07-Jan-2007 21:10
Posts: 17

Mt Koya in February

Hello All,

I will be in Kyoto in early February and have read quite a bit about visiting Mt Koya. How long is the journey from Kyoto to Koyasan ? Is it advisable to go in terms of weather ? Any hints or suggestions for lodging would be greatly appreciated.

-Jake

pudman

08-Jan-2007 02:06
Posts: 248

Should take about an hour and a half depending.... Feb is good as there are few tourists and if lucky will have snow which lends a certain ambience. Try googlin' for temple accomodation. Starts around 9000yen. Veg breakfast included with early wake-up.

jakemathai

08-Jan-2007 06:37
Posts: 17

Great. I think I shall give it a go. Thanks.

Trailblazer

08-Jan-2007 07:27
Posts: 36

Can highly recommend Rengejo-in as a great place to stay. They speak some English there and have really nice communal baths. Whichever shukubo you stay in it will be BLOODY cold.

Livin' the dream!

eenelfje

08-Jan-2007 15:33
Posts: 79

As I can remember it was definately longer than 1 1/2 hrs from Kyoto to Mt Koya more like 3 hrs.

Because a stay in a temple was just too expensive for me I stayed in the Koyasan YH, a very nice hostel Japanese style and very nice owners (also delicious food).

jakemathai

08-Jan-2007 18:56
Posts: 17

I have heard different accounts of the travel time as well. I'll be sure to stay at least 2 nights to accommodate for any travel delays.

DieGoMe1

08-Jan-2007 20:03
Posts: 519

I did the trip to Koya-san to Osaka, and it was about 45 minutes. You might have some problem with connection times, but that should not add more than 15-30 minutes onto your trip. But I can't imagine a trip from Kyoto to Koya-san taking more than 2 hours.

jakemathai

09-Jan-2007 06:39
Posts: 17

I've made my accommodations at Rengejo-in. It is farther from the cemetery than I'd ideally like, but it was recommended here and by the person I spoke to on the phone when I rang Koyasan. I'm most excited.

Trailblazer

09-Jan-2007 07:10
Posts: 36

jakemathai, you'll love rengejo-in, I've been there about 8 times. In the evening after dinner take a stroll to the Garan and see the fundamental tower, gonpondaito, lit up at night. It is beautiful and never anyone else there. After walking through the cemetery in the morning I like to stroll back to the town, have lunch, then head up to the daimon, large gate. From there there is a lovely walk over a couple of hills, past nyonindo, and back to the shukubo. Takes about 45 minutes. Great views if the weather is clear, which ot probably will be at that time of year.

Livin' the dream!

Superspanger

10-Jan-2007 01:43
Posts: 97

I'm looking for a temple stay... and recomendations. Price is not really a worry, wouldnt like to pay massive amounts of money, but wont skimp for the experience either.

Don't cry because its over, Smile because it happened.

jakemathai

11-Feb-2007 19:43
Posts: 17

I posted some picture I took and I had a great tour from KOYASAN INTERPRETER GUIDE CLUBwith Kaori Kadoma.

KoyaSan Pictures
Guided Tour of Mt Koyasan
Koyasan Map
KoyaSan Tourist Association

Subscribe to the latest messages in this branch.

Your Recent Threads

Announcements

Avatars!
Posted By: VenessaP -- 28-Jan-2010 15:01
How would you improve Thorn...
Posted By: VenessaP -- 09-Dec-2009 17:01

Latest Community News

	Speaking in Tongues Messages: 68,836 Last message posted at: 10-Feb-2010 09:01
	On Your Bike Messages: 30,516 Last message posted at: 10-Feb-2010 07:56
	Travel Tech Messages: 29,008 Last message posted at: 10-Feb-2010 07:08
	Kids To Go Messages: 26,291 Last message posted at: 10-Feb-2010 04:09
	Like a Sore Thumb Messages: 22,649 Last message posted at: 10-Feb-2010 08:53
	Trekking & Mountaineering Messages: 22,266 Last message posted at: 10-Feb-2010 04:30
	Travel on a shoestring Messages: 21,528 Last message posted at: 10-Feb-2010 07:55

Destinations

Asia: Destination information

Asia is a spectacular assault on the senses, whether you're riding the trans-Siberian railway, gazing up at the temples of Angkor, struggling with the immense tide of humanity in India, or trying to s... more »

Shop Online