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Koyasan (Mount Koya)	# 34   of 113 destinations in our travel guide

Grave lined approach to Okunoin Mount Koya (Koyasan) is the center of Shingon Buddhism, a Buddhist sect which was introduced to Japan in 805 by Kobo Daishi (aka Kukai), one of the most significant personalities in Japan's religious history. Over one hundred temples stand in the small town on top of the wooded mountain. Koyasan is one of the best places to experience a night at a temple. About fifty temples in the area function as shukubo, where tourists are welcome to overnight, try shojin ryori, the vegetarian cuisine of monks and participate in the morning prayers.

Attractions

1  Temple Lodging Overnight at a Buddhist temple. User rating: 95/100 (68 votes) Visited by: 96 users  2  Okunoin Temple Temple where Kobo Daishi is enshrined. User rating: 88/100 (73 votes) Visited by: 111 users  3  Kongobuji Temple Head monastery of the Shingon sect. User rating: 83/100 (63 votes) Visited by: 103 users  4  Garan Koyasan's central temple complex. User rating: 81/100 (46 votes) Visited by: 75 users

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Access and Orientation How to get to and around Koyasan. Koyasan World Heritage Ticket A special ticket for visiting Koyasan. About transportation in Japan

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English Links

Koyasan Tourist Association Official English website.

Japanese Links

Koyasan Tourist Association Official website.