Mount Kōya
高野山
A UNESCO-listed Shingon Buddhist sanctuary founded in 816, offering historic temples, a massive forest cemetery, and unique temple lodgings.
What it is
- A Shingon Buddhist sanctuary founded by Kūkai in 816 within a high-altitude mountain basin.
- A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring 117 sub-temples and the head temple Kongōbu-ji.
- A major religious center where many temples provide overnight lodging for visitors.
- The central complex for secret Buddhist rituals known as the Danjō Garan.
What to see
- The Okunoin area featuring over 200,000 graves and the mausoleum of Kūkai.
- The Daimon gate which serves as the massive main entrance to the mountain complex.
- The Reihōkan Museum which houses and preserves two percent of Japan's national treasures.
- The Danjō Garan central complex containing various sacred buildings and structures.
Getting there
- Take the Nankai Cable Car to Kōyasan Station to reach the mountain top.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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