How to Travel from

Wakayama to Kōya

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Japan Wakayama Kōya

Cheapest

By car (65 km)

58 min

65 km.

from $3

Other

Rideshare

58 min

65 km.

from $3.53

Train operators

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

0570-00-2486

Website:

jr-odekake.net/

Train from Wakayama to Hashimoto(Wakayama)

Ave. Duration:

1h 11m

Frequency:

Hourly

Nankai Electric Railway

Phone:

050-3090-2608

Website:

nankai.co.jp/en_railway

Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi

Ave. Duration:

38 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.79–$3.30

What is the cheapest way to get from Wakayama to Kōya?

The cheapest way to get from Wakayama to Kōya is to drive which costs $5.43 - $8.15 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Wakayama to Kōya?

The fastest way to get from Wakayama to Kōya is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $5.43 - $8.15 .

Is there a direct train between Wakayama and Kōya?

No, there is no direct train from Wakayama to Kōya. However, there are services departing from Wakayama and arriving at Kōyasan-eki via Hashimoto(Wakayama) and Gokurakubashi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Wakayama to Kōya?

The distance between Wakayama and Kōya is 62 km. The road distance is 52.4 km.

How do I travel from Wakayama to Kōya without a car?

The best way to get from Wakayama to Kōya without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Wakayama to Kōya?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Wakayama to Kōya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakayama to Kōya train from?

Wakayama to Kōya train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Wakayama station.

What is the time difference between Wakayama and Kōya?

It is currently 16:18 at both, Wakayama and Kōya.

Where does the Wakayama to Kōya train arrive?

Wakayama to Kōya train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hashimoto(Wakayama) station.

Can I drive from Wakayama to Kōya?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakayama to Kōya is 52 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Wakayama to Kōya.

Where can I stay near Kōya?

There are 69+ hotels available in Kōya. Prices start at $32.33 per night.

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Kongōbu-ji

Kongōbu-ji (金剛峯寺) is the ecclesiastic head temple of Kōyasan Shingon Buddhism, located on Mount Kōya (高野山, Kōya-san), Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Its name means Temple of the Diamond Mountain Peak. It is part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kōyasan Station

Kōyasan Station (高野山駅, Kōyasan-eki) is a passenger railway station in the town of Kōya, Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway company Nankai Electric Railway.

Koyasan Reihōkan

Kōyasan Reihōkan (高野山　霊宝館; lit. "Kōyasan Museum of Sacred Treasures") is an art museum on Kōya-san, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, preserving and displaying Buddhist art owned by temples on Kōya-san. The collection is centered around articles from the Heian and Kamakura periods and includes paintings, calligraphy, sutras, sculpture and Buddhist ritual objects. Among these are a set of the complete Buddhist canon (issaikyō), writings of Kūkai and Minamoto no Yoritomo, founder of the Kamakura Shogunate, mandalas and portraits of priests. The most valuable objects have been designated as National Treasure or Important Cultural Property.

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