[Wakayama Driving Course] A journey to fully enjoy the World Heritage Site of Mount Koya!

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Visit Mount Koya, founded by Kobo Daishi, and feel the solemn atmosphere. In the afternoon, drive through the Koya-Ryujin Skyline, one of Japan's best mountaintop driving courses, and head to Ryujin Onsen, famous for its three great beauty baths. Enjoy local cuisine and shopping at three rest stops ...

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Distance: Approximately 102km one way, Travel time: Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes one way

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A drive through the sky at an altitude of about 1000 meters - A mountain course that stretches from the religious city of Koyasan to Ryujin.

First, you will visit Mount Koya, founded by Kobo Daishi, and be enveloped in its solemn atmosphere. In the afternoon, you will travel along the Koya-Ryujin Skyline, one of Japan's best mountaintop driving courses, and head to Ryujin Onsen, famous for its three great beauty baths. Along the way, you will enjoy local cuisine and shopping at three rest stops.

Driving course starting from Wakayama Station

JR Wakayama Station

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 145, Route 9, Route 13, Route 480 Distance: Approximately 50km
Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

Koyasan

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Route to the next spot: Koyasan Ryujin Skyline/National Route 371
Distance: 15.5 km
Duration: Approximately 22 minutes

Hanazono Hydrangea Garden

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Route to next spot: Koya Ryujin Skyline Distance: Approximately 15km
Duration: Approximately 20 minutes

Tanabe City Ryujin Goma Sky Tower

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Route to next spot: Ryujin Highway Distance: Approx. 20km
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

Roadside Station Ryujin

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Route to next spot: Ryujin Highway Distance: approx. 1.5km
Duration: Approximately 3 minutes

Ryujin Onsen Motoyu

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