Guided Tour in English to Yamadera Okunoin Hall from Tendo Onsen

This is a guided tour in English provided by Yamadera-loving locals belonging to the Yamadera Foreign Language Guides Yamaderans. Yamaderans is a group of Yamadera-loving locals dedicated to guiding tourists through foreign languages. We aim to introduce the rich history and stunning beauty of Yamadera to international visitors and to enhance and deepen our ties with the community. Our guiding materials are based on direct knowledge shared by local residents and Buddhist priests. Only individuals who have completed our training courses and are proficient in a foreign language are eligible to serve as guides.

• Days of Week

  Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat

• Duration

  2h

• Adult (ages 16+)

  JPY 12,000

• Child (ages 4-15)

  JPY 700

• Add-ons

  • One-way transfer from Tendo Onsen Traveler’s Lounge to Yamadera (8-seater vehicle)

    [Description]

    Please arrive at Tendo Onsen Traveler’s Lounge by 9:20 AM. A private vehicle will provide one-way transportation to Yamadera.

    [Price]

    Per-BookingJPY 8,000

• What's Included

  • A guided tour in English
  • Entrance fees for Konponchudo Hall and Risshakuji Temple mountainside
  • insurance (minimum coverage for accidents)
  • An illustrated local guide map (in Japanese and English)
  • 500-yen discount coupon which may be used at shops in Yamadera Area.

• What to Bring

  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Sturdy shoes (you will be walking up 1015 stone steps)
  • Something to keep you hydrated
  • Rain gear (to be safe)
  • Cash (most shops only accept cash)
  • Small change (if you’d like to make a monetary offering)

• Cancellation Policies

  • Until 09:00, 6 days prior: 0%
  • Until 09:00 the day before: 50%
  • After 09:00 the day before: 100%