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Garan	# 4   of 4 sights in Mount Koya

Main Hall (left) and Daito (right) The Garan is Koyasan's central temple complex, which was originally constructed by Kobo Daishi. It was enlarged over the centuries and now consists of the Kondo (main hall), Daito (great tower), Saito (western tower), the Miedo (Mie hall) and various other temple and shrine buildings. The Daito and Saito are so called tahoto, a rather rare kind of pagoda which still resembles the Indian stupa more than the more common three and five storied Japanese pagoda.

How to get there

The Garan is close to Koyasan's town center. How to get to and around Koyasan

Hours and Fees

Kondo, Daito Hours: 8:30 to 17:00 Closed: No closing days Admission: 200 yen each

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English Links

Koyasan Shingon Buddhism Official English website.

Japanese Links

Koyasan Shingon Buddhism Official website.