Getting Around

The main sights are spread along a single road running east-west through the plateau town. A local bus connects the cable car station to Okunoin at the eastern end, stopping at the Garan, Kongobuji, and the town centre. Buses run every 20 to 30 minutes and are included in the Koyasan World Heritage Ticket. The walk from the Garan to Okunoin takes about 45 minutes and is worth doing at least one way. Bicycles can be rented from a shop near the cable car station.