What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
From JR Shin-Osaka or JR Osaka train station-->Namba subway station (15 min) (Midosuji subway line) At Namba subway station, transfer to the Nankai Railway Station (Rapid Express train) Nankai station-->Gokurakubashi station (1hour 30min) Gokurakubashi station-->Koyasan station (5min) (Koya-san cable) At the cable car station, ask for "A Guide to Koyasan" (the English map of Mt Koya). It is about a 20 minute bus ride and the closest bus stop is Rengedani Bus Stop. For more detailed directions, please see: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4904.html There is a bus system that will take you to the different temple areas. Getting around Mt Koya is not too difficult though you may have to ask for some help to make sure you are on the right bus.
575 Koyasan, Koya-cho
Ito-gun
Wakayama-ken
和歌山県伊都郡高野町高野山５７５
