[MarkYukata]

Thanks for the links.
There are so many options but if I reach Koya-san through the mountains and stay at a mountain hut on the way then I'll be very happy.

You seem to know a huge amount about the Wakayama area. Have you been to the Kibune valley near Kyoto or Nyuto Onsen area? I'm hoping to get to some natural onsen in little villages if possible. I've already visited Yunomine (the boil an egg place) and that was v beautiful

thanks for any help. I'll get back to your links now
Mark