{"id":5049,"date":"2022-08-01T16:09:10","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T07:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/?p=5049"},"modified":"2022-08-01T16:09:10","modified_gmt":"2022-08-01T07:09:10","slug":"sightseeing-in-wakayama-a-trip-from-koyasan-to-kumano-hongu-taisha-by-koyasan-kumano-access-bus-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/posts\/5049\/","title":{"rendered":"[Sightseeing in Wakayama] A trip from Koyasan to Kumano Hongu Taisha by Koyasan &#038; Kumano Access Bus &#8211; Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Koyasan, the head temple of Shingo Esoteric Buddhism, and Kumano Sanzan (the three grand shrines of Kumano) where the gods of nature reside, are two major sanctuaries that have long been worshiped by people.<\/p>\n<p>The two sacred places are conveniently connected by the World Heritage Sites Connecting Bus \u201cKoyasan &amp; Kumano Access Bus\u201d, which makes a pilgrimage&nbsp;tour possible in just one day. I took a ride on the bus not long ago, let me share with you my itinerary, the surroundings of Kumano Hongu Taisha, and the bus itself in the article. This article has been split into 2 parts, please check it out.<\/p>\n<h2>What is Koyasan &amp; Kumano Access Bus?<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1Bvte_Wm6cqcLMFzz0Tg2f-Hy_Ps46lrq&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Koyasan and Kumano, representing one of the most spiritual and sacred places in the world, are destinations where people would like to visit once in their lifetime. Taking a hike along the Kumano Kodo trails is also what people long for, however, it is not as easy as you think. The Kohechi route linking Koyasan and Kumano Hongu Taisha alone spans over 70km and <strong>there are three mountain passes with over 1000 meters in elevation.<\/strong> Considering limited physical ability and time, isn\u2019t it a difficult task to achieve?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5059\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fdd44605a667d36f5750d364e8749653.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"670\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fdd44605a667d36f5750d364e8749653.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fdd44605a667d36f5750d364e8749653-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fdd44605a667d36f5750d364e8749653-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fdd44605a667d36f5750d364e8749653-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hiking between Koyasan and Kumano might take 4-5 days. But with <strong>the Koyasan &amp; Kumano Access Bus<\/strong>, you will be able to visit the two places in just 4.5 hours.<\/p>\n<h3>Fares<\/h3>\n<p>Fares of the Koyasan &amp; Kumano Access Bus are as follows:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.6668%; text-align: center;\">Koyasan Station<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.2423%; text-align: center; background-color: #a5c4f0;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Departure<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4848%; text-align: center;\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4849%; text-align: center; background-color: #f0b9b9;\">Departure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.6668%; text-align: center;\">Kirari Ryujin \/ Ryujin Onsen<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.2423%; text-align: center; background-color: #a5c4f0;\">Arrival<br \/>\n2,900yen\uff08Child 1,450yen\uff09<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4848%; background-color: #adeda4; text-align: center;\">Departure<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4849%; background-color: #f0b9b9; text-align: center;\">\u21d3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.6668%; text-align: center;\">Hongu Taish-mae<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.2423%; text-align: center;\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4848%; text-align: center; background-color: #adeda4;\">Arrival<br \/>\n2,500yen\uff08Child 1,250yen\uff09<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4849%; text-align: center; background-color: #f0b9b9;\">Arrival<br \/>\n5,000yen\uff08Child 2,500yen\uff09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>It costs you 5000yen if you go from Koyasan to Kumano Hongu Taisha in one day. If you prefer a more relaxing trip, I recommend spending a night at Ryujin Onsen. Ryujin Onsen is also called Bijin-no-yu, which means \u201cBeautiful Women Hot Spring\u201d literally. It is believed that the smooth and silky waters make your skin beautiful.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advanced reservation is required<\/strong> for the Koyasan and Kumano Access Bus. Reservation can be made through Japan Bus Online. Let\u2019s check it out the details at the link below.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/en\/CourseSearch\/13000050001\">\uff1e\uff1eJapan Bus Online<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.visitwakayama.jp\/good-to-know\/koyasan-kumano-bus\/\">\uff1e\uff1eOfficial website of Koyasan &amp; Kumano Access Bus<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Let\u2019s start my pilgrimage trip (Part 1)<\/h2>\n<p>First, let me share with you the bus route and some travelling tips as below.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"height: 12px;\"><span style=\"background: #91D8AC; padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: 5px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; margin-left: 10px;\">Bus Route<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 30px 15px 10px; border-radius: 5px; border: 2px solid #91D8AC;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Senjuinbashi (higashi)<\/strong>\u2192<strong>Gomadanzan\uff08transfer\uff09<\/strong>\u2192<strong>Kirari Ryujin(Lunch break\uff09<\/strong>\u2192(\u203b)Kumano Hongu Taisha<br \/>\n\u203bThe route after Kumano Hongu Taisha will be shared in Part 2.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height: 12px;\"><span style=\"background: #F90; padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: 5px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; margin-left: 10px;\">Travel Tips<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 30px 15px 10px; border-radius: 5px; border: 2px solid #F90;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u30fbMake good use of the break time<br \/>\n\u30fbShow the bus tickets and receive some discount coupons<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s kick off my pilgrimage tour at Senjuinbashi (higashi)!<\/p>\n<h3>9:55 Boarded the Koyasan &amp; Kumano Access Bus at Senjuinbashi (higashi)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5090\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/d27fe0a78be53fee3496a964ad507359.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/d27fe0a78be53fee3496a964ad507359.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/d27fe0a78be53fee3496a964ad507359-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/d27fe0a78be53fee3496a964ad507359-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/d27fe0a78be53fee3496a964ad507359-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/d27fe0a78be53fee3496a964ad507359-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Koyasan &amp; Kumano Access Bus has a first departure at Koyasan Station. However, as I stayed at a hotel in Koyasan the night before, I boarded the bus at Senjuinbashi (higashi). The bus stop was just next to the fire station.<\/p>\n<p>\u3010A side note\u3011<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5086\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/920bf9380d622f491ededd9cf10c67c3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"624\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/920bf9380d622f491ededd9cf10c67c3.jpg 624w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/920bf9380d622f491ededd9cf10c67c3-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><strong>The bus stop poles of Senjuinbashi (higashi) and Okunoinmae are green in color, and they are where the Koyasan &amp; Kumano Access Bus will make a stop<\/strong>. Compared with Senjuinbashi (nishi) which is not a bus stop of the Koyasan &amp; Kumano Access Bus, the pole color is different. If you are still confused, just remember the <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>green pole<\/strong><\/span> as a symbol.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5082\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/7f7bae71468c73aa2ee9ba34b3178403.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/7f7bae71468c73aa2ee9ba34b3178403.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/7f7bae71468c73aa2ee9ba34b3178403-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/7f7bae71468c73aa2ee9ba34b3178403-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I wandered around while waiting for the bus. There were toilet, vending machines and post office nearby. You could also withdraw money from the ATM if you use the Japan Post Bank.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5078\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/8ed3a17d5170290bfd69dc19627702c4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/8ed3a17d5170290bfd69dc19627702c4.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/8ed3a17d5170290bfd69dc19627702c4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/8ed3a17d5170290bfd69dc19627702c4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/8ed3a17d5170290bfd69dc19627702c4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I found a spot which might be convenient to you. It was the Koyasan Shokubo Association \u2013 Tourist Information Center, which was located about 1-min walk from the bus stop.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5074\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/12f4e525c8284ac26ea9bd36561c3d4d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/12f4e525c8284ac26ea9bd36561c3d4d.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/12f4e525c8284ac26ea9bd36561c3d4d-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/12f4e525c8284ac26ea9bd36561c3d4d-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You could get some pamphlets, do some research or get some news update inside the information center.&nbsp; If you have not done a proper research on Kumano before your trip, do not worry as you could get all kinds of information there. Free wifi access was also available inside the center. As there was no shelter in the bus stop, I was told by the staff that everyone is welcome to use the center even in rainy days. The staff were nice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25ceBasic information \u201cKoyasan Shokubo Association \u2013 Tourist Information Center\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 96px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Office hour&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">8:30\uff5e17:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Address&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">&nbsp; 600 Koyasan Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Tel&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">0736-56-2616<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Homepage<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"https:\/\/eng-shukubo.net\/\">Click here for details<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5059\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fdd44605a667d36f5750d364e8749653.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fdd44605a667d36f5750d364e8749653.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fdd44605a667d36f5750d364e8749653-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fdd44605a667d36f5750d364e8749653-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fdd44605a667d36f5750d364e8749653-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, the bus arrived. I boarded the bus by showing the ticket, and picked a seat wherever I liked.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-5049 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/posts\/5049\/attachment\/%e5%92%8c%e6%ad%8c%e5%b1%b1%e5%86%99%e7%9c%9f%ef%bc%97-5\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/9803e19a72d002956b2384bdb3320e41.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/9803e19a72d002956b2384bdb3320e41.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/9803e19a72d002956b2384bdb3320e41-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/9803e19a72d002956b2384bdb3320e41-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/9803e19a72d002956b2384bdb3320e41-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/posts\/5049\/attachment\/%e5%92%8c%e6%ad%8c%e5%b1%b1%e5%86%99%e7%9c%9f%ef%bc%98\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1314\" height=\"985\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/af4c016a6c0a7036af147c7ae41ef2ec.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/af4c016a6c0a7036af147c7ae41ef2ec.jpg 1314w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/af4c016a6c0a7036af147c7ae41ef2ec-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/af4c016a6c0a7036af147c7ae41ef2ec-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/af4c016a6c0a7036af147c7ae41ef2ec-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1314px) 100vw, 1314px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>This was how the bus looked like inside. There were 4 seats in a row, and overhead racks for storing carry-on luggage.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly after departure, the bus passed through the Koya-Ryujin Skyline Road where you could enjoy a panoramic view of mountainous terrains. I was fascinated by the stunning natural scenery.<\/p>\n<h3>10:50 Took a rest at Gomadanzan and got a bus transfer<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5147\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/19b4c0710867c66e45b858564a747231.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/19b4c0710867c66e45b858564a747231.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/19b4c0710867c66e45b858564a747231-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/19b4c0710867c66e45b858564a747231-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/19b4c0710867c66e45b858564a747231-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After about an hour ride, the bus arrived at Gomadanzan. At Gomadanzan, I took a 15-min rest and transferred to another bus (\u203b). In the parking area, there were toilets, vending machines, observatory tower and even a roadside station. I was able to go toilet and have a quick look at the shops during the break.<\/p>\n<p>\u203b For reason of changing to another operating bus company.<\/p>\n<h3>Shopped for sweets and souvenirs at \u201cTanabe-shi Ryujin Gomasan Skytower\u201d Roadside Station<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5143\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fa37c1f87851399acd4fb4b7e3f5f36c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fa37c1f87851399acd4fb4b7e3f5f36c.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fa37c1f87851399acd4fb4b7e3f5f36c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fa37c1f87851399acd4fb4b7e3f5f36c-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fa37c1f87851399acd4fb4b7e3f5f36c-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Inside the shop, there were plenty of locally produced handmade sweets, preserved food, snacks of different favors. All of them looked delicious, but it was a pity that I was still filled up by the breakfast. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5139\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/d21154e946ae5cf27132aa7c108145d2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/d21154e946ae5cf27132aa7c108145d2.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/d21154e946ae5cf27132aa7c108145d2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/d21154e946ae5cf27132aa7c108145d2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/d21154e946ae5cf27132aa7c108145d2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Souvenirs were in special designs that rarely found elsewhere. The products made by local craftsmen living in Ryujin Village and Wakayama Prefecture particularly appealed me. After returned to the bus, I started feeling regret that I should have bought something as souvenir.<\/p>\n<p>\u3010A side note\u3011<\/p>\n<p>By showing the bus ticket of Koyasan &amp; Kumano Access Bus, <strong>you will be able to get a 50yen coupon on a charcoal coffee at takeaway.<\/strong> The coffee is brewed with natural water from the source of Hidaka River. If you are a coffeeholic, do not miss this chance to enjoy a nice cup of coffee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25ceBasic information \u201cTanabe-shi Ryujin Gomasan Skytower\u201d Roadside Station<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.928%; height: 264px;\" width=\"567\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 192px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.0246%; height: 192px;\" width=\"151\">Operating Hour<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 109.302%; height: 192px;\" width=\"709\">Shops<br \/>\nWeekdays\u30009:30\uff5e16:00<br \/>\nWeekends &amp; Holiday\u30009:00\uff5e16:00<br \/>\nRestaurant<br \/>\n10:00\uff5e14:00<br \/>\nObservatory tower<br \/>\nWeekdays\u30009:30\uff5e15:50<br \/>\nWeekends &amp; Holiday\u30009:00\uff5e15:50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.0246%; height: 24px;\" width=\"151\">Address<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 109.302%; height: 24px;\" width=\"709\">1020-6 Ryujin, Ryujinmura, Tanabi-shi, Wakayama<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.0246%; height: 24px;\" width=\"151\">Tel<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 109.302%; height: 24px;\" width=\"709\">0739-79-0622<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.0246%; height: 24px;\" width=\"151\">Homepage<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 109.302%; height: 24px;\" width=\"709\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"https:\/\/gomasanskytower.com\/\">Click here for details<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>11:05 From Gomadanzan to Kirari Ryujin<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5135\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bdff8f6a2fdd2d50a8e64209709e51ac.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bdff8f6a2fdd2d50a8e64209709e51ac.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bdff8f6a2fdd2d50a8e64209709e51ac-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bdff8f6a2fdd2d50a8e64209709e51ac-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bdff8f6a2fdd2d50a8e64209709e51ac-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I transferred to another bus and the bus departed on time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5131\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/32baf6ca5981f76d96b9fc760abda9a5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/32baf6ca5981f76d96b9fc760abda9a5.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/32baf6ca5981f76d96b9fc760abda9a5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/32baf6ca5981f76d96b9fc760abda9a5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/32baf6ca5981f76d96b9fc760abda9a5-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The seating arrangement of this bus was different from the previous one. There were seats which allow tie-downs with wheelchairs or baby strollers. However, as it did not have a trunk, you might need to take the luggage with you on board.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5127\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/acb01d2993401f996603b114ddf3a9dd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1374\" height=\"1030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/acb01d2993401f996603b114ddf3a9dd.jpg 1374w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/acb01d2993401f996603b114ddf3a9dd-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/acb01d2993401f996603b114ddf3a9dd-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/acb01d2993401f996603b114ddf3a9dd-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1374px) 100vw, 1374px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After riding for about 35 minutes, the bus arrived at Kirari Ryujin and we were going to have a 40-min lunch break.<\/p>\n<h3>Lunch at Kirari Ryujin<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-5049 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/posts\/5049\/attachment\/%e5%92%8c%e6%ad%8c%e5%b1%b1%e5%86%99%e7%9c%9f%ef%bc%91%ef%bc%95\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/474187def7db263e75cb1662acf60a19.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/474187def7db263e75cb1662acf60a19.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/474187def7db263e75cb1662acf60a19-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/474187def7db263e75cb1662acf60a19-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/posts\/5049\/attachment\/%e5%92%8c%e6%ad%8c%e5%b1%b1%e5%86%99%e7%9c%9f%ef%bc%91%ef%bc%96\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/afdd35c9c042d57207da0805e6475821.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/afdd35c9c042d57207da0805e6475821.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/afdd35c9c042d57207da0805e6475821-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/afdd35c9c042d57207da0805e6475821-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Kirari Ryujin was an accommodation located in Ryujin Onsen. It was famous for its lobby where a lot of cypress were being used, its onsen water with source from Ryujin Onsen, as well as its home-made dishes made with local ingredients. Kirari Ryujjin welcomed visitors of all types, no matter if you come for an onsen bath on a day use or for a lunch only. Its menu included popular local dishes like Kumano beef croquette set meal and pork cutlet with curry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5115\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/62ce829542191ee12b3e5ae034053142.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/62ce829542191ee12b3e5ae034053142.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/62ce829542191ee12b3e5ae034053142-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/62ce829542191ee12b3e5ae034053142-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/62ce829542191ee12b3e5ae034053142-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are not feeling hungry, let\u2019s have a relaxing time at the spacious lobby by having a cup of tea.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-5049 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/posts\/5049\/attachment\/%e5%92%8c%e6%ad%8c%e5%b1%b1%e5%86%99%e7%9c%9f%ef%bc%91%ef%bc%98\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/f1e4c8290ac78bd1ca9fade23359517c.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/f1e4c8290ac78bd1ca9fade23359517c.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/f1e4c8290ac78bd1ca9fade23359517c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/f1e4c8290ac78bd1ca9fade23359517c-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/f1e4c8290ac78bd1ca9fade23359517c-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/f1e4c8290ac78bd1ca9fade23359517c-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/f1e4c8290ac78bd1ca9fade23359517c-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/posts\/5049\/attachment\/%e5%92%8c%e6%ad%8c%e5%b1%b1%e5%86%99%e7%9c%9f%ef%bc%91%ef%bc%99\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3c2d102046ad2b89b57070f7660fd981.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3c2d102046ad2b89b57070f7660fd981.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3c2d102046ad2b89b57070f7660fd981-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3c2d102046ad2b89b57070f7660fd981-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3c2d102046ad2b89b57070f7660fd981-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>The weather was mild today and I took a seat on the terrace for a rest. I had my ice cream while listening to the babbling of river and chirping of small birds. It was such an amazing time.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-5049 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/posts\/5049\/attachment\/%e5%92%8c%e6%ad%8c%e5%b1%b1%e5%86%99%e7%9c%9f%ef%bc%92%ef%bc%90\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/8ee190336a36702a450d78ff0e523e05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/8ee190336a36702a450d78ff0e523e05.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/8ee190336a36702a450d78ff0e523e05-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/8ee190336a36702a450d78ff0e523e05-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/8ee190336a36702a450d78ff0e523e05-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/posts\/5049\/attachment\/%e5%92%8c%e6%ad%8c%e5%b1%b1%e5%86%99%e7%9c%9f%ef%bc%92%ef%bc%91\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/68f6a03c51c3efec5943b4b3cc245ad7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/68f6a03c51c3efec5943b4b3cc245ad7.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/68f6a03c51c3efec5943b4b3cc245ad7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/68f6a03c51c3efec5943b4b3cc245ad7-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/68f6a03c51c3efec5943b4b3cc245ad7-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>From here to Kumano Hongu Taisha, it took about 2 hrs. Please do not forget to buy some drinks or snacks at the shop if you want some.<\/p>\n<p>\u3010A side note\u3011<\/p>\n<p>By showing the bus ticket of Koyasan &amp; Kumano Access Bus, you will be able to get <strong>150yen off on the admission fee of onsen bath for day use.<\/strong>&nbsp; Let\u2019s not miss the chance to enjoy a soak at \u201cBeautiful Women Hot Spring\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25ceBasic information \u201cKirari Ryujin\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.8257%; height: 192px;\" width=\"481\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 96px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 96px; width: 41.4226%;\" width=\"126\">Operating hour<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 96px; width: 119.824%;\" width=\"356\">Restaurant\uff08Lunch\uff09<br \/>\n11\uff1a30\uff5e13\uff1a30<br \/>\nDay use bath<br \/>\n11\uff1a00\uff5e15\uff1a00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 48px; width: 41.4226%;\" width=\"126\">Address<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 48px; width: 119.824%;\" width=\"356\">189 Ryujin, Ryujinmura, Tanabe-shi, Wakayama<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 24px; width: 41.4226%;\" width=\"126\">Tel<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 24px; width: 119.824%;\" width=\"356\">0739-79-0331<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; text-align: center; width: 41.4226%;\" width=\"126\">Homepage<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; text-align: center; width: 119.824%;\" width=\"356\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"https:\/\/kirari-ryujin.com\/\">Click here for details<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Pilgrimage bus trip (Part 2)<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5135\" src=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bdff8f6a2fdd2d50a8e64209709e51ac.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bdff8f6a2fdd2d50a8e64209709e51ac.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bdff8f6a2fdd2d50a8e64209709e51ac-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bdff8f6a2fdd2d50a8e64209709e51ac-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bdff8f6a2fdd2d50a8e64209709e51ac-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>How was it? In the first part, I did not cover anything on the sacred places, but I am sure you can feel the fun of riding a bus. In my opinion, thanks to the short break along the way, I did not get any motion sickness even on the rugged mountain roads. If you are easy to get a car sickness, do not worry because the bus drivers are experienced in driving the mountain roads.<\/p>\n<p>In the coming article, we are about to arrive at Kumano Hongu Taisha. There are so much to see and share with you in the forthcoming. Stay tuned.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.visitwakayama.jp\/good-to-know\/koyasan-kumano-bus\/\"><strong>\uff1e\uff1eOfficial website of Koyasan &amp; Kumano Access Bus<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 5px double #91d8ac; padding: 10px; border-radius: 10px; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you want to make a reservation for an expressway bus,<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/en\/CourseSearch\/13000050001\"><span style=\"color: #333399; text-decoration: underline;\">Please go to &#8220;Japan Bus Online&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong>The information in this article is current at the time of writing.<br \/>\nIt may differ from the latest information.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Koyasan, the head temple of Shingo Esoteric Buddhism, and Kumano Sanzan (the three grand shrines of Kumano) where the gods of nature reside, are two major sanctuaries that have long been worshiped by people. The two sacred places are conveniently connected by the World Heritage Sites Connecting Bus \u201cKoyasan &amp; Kumano Access Bus\u201d, which makes a pilgrimage&nbsp;tour possible in just one day. I took a ride on the bus not long ago, let me share with you my itinerary, the surroundings of Kumano Hongu Taisha, and the bus itself in [&hellip;]","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5050,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[209,195,211,1],"tags":[],"area":[207],"interest":[282,277,279],"format_tax":[],"class_list":["post-5049","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture","category-destination","category-nature","category-posts","area-kyusyu","interest-beautiful-scenery","interest-food","interest-temple-shrine"],"acf":{"linktitle":"","link":false,"ctatitle":"","ctalink":""},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5049","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5049"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5049\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5204,"href":"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5049\/revisions\/5204"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5050"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5049"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5049"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5049"},{"taxonomy":"area","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/area?post=5049"},{"taxonomy":"interest","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/interest?post=5049"},{"taxonomy":"format_tax","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/japanbusonline.com\/bus-repo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/format_tax?post=5049"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}