Getting there
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Osaka
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From Osaka to Koyasan
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By train, cable car, and bus
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From Osaka, take the Nankai Koya Line to Gokurakubashi (80–100 mins, 930–1,720 yen), then a cable car (5 mins, 500 yen) and bus (10 mins, 460 yen) to Koyasan—walking from the cable car station is not allowed.
From Kyoto to Koyasan
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By train, cable car, and bus
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From Kyoto, you can reach Koyasan in 2.5–3 hours by taking a train to Osaka, then the Nankai Koya Line to Gokurakubashi (930–1,720 yen), followed by a cable car (500 yen) and a short bus ride (460 yen); walking from the cable car station is not allowed—consider using the Koyasan World Heritage Ticket or Kansai Railway Pass to save money.