Mount Koya (高野山, Kōyasan) is the center of Shingon Buddhism, an important Buddhist sect which was introduced to Japan in 805 by Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai), one of Japan's most significant religious figures.

Mount Kōya (高野山, Kōya-san) is a large temple settlement in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan to the south of Osaka. In the strictest sense, Mount Kōya is the mountain name (sangō) of Kongōbu-ji Temple, the ecclesiastical headquarters of the Kōyasan sect of Shingon Buddhism. [1]

Jul 15, 2020 · The small mountaintop Buddhist community of Mount Koya (Koyasan) is one of Japan’s most magical, if increasingly popular, destinations and the perfect place to spend a night at a Buddhist temple in shukubo temple lodgings.

May 14, 2021 · How to get to Mount Koya or Koyasan with the JR Pass: Access, routes, transportation, schedules and fares for this religious place in the Wakayama mountains.

Jul 27, 2022 · Of all the mountains in Wakayama prefecture, Mount Koya has stood proudly as one of Japan’s most sacred sites ever since it was chosen by Japanese monk, Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai) to build his Esoteric Buddhist dojo on over 1200 years ago.

Located in the wooded mountainous area of Wakayama Prefecture, to the south of Osaka, Mount Koya is renowned as one of Japan' s most sacred Buddhist sites and serves as a spiritual retreat. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, it is home to over 100 temples and monasteries, blending profound spiritual heritage with serene natural ...

Koyasan is most conveniently accessed by Nankai Railway from Osaka 's Namba or Shin-Imamiya stations. Take the Nankai Koya Line from either station to the Gokurakubashi terminal station. A few limited express trains operate directly to Gokurakubashi (80 minutes, 1720 yen, every 1-3 hours).

Jun 28, 2021 · Given its deep Buddhist lineage, Mount Koya, while not in Shikoku, is considered the starting point of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Thanks to its position high in the mountains of Wakayama, Mount Koya offers spectacular landscapes and seasonal views throughout the year.

Feb 14, 2021 · Mount Koya is a remote sacred mountain and temple complex located high in the mountains of the Wakayama Prefecture south of Osaka in Japan. The time we spent in Mount Koya was easily the highlight of our time in Japan and we loved exploring all of Koya’s sights.

Mount Kōya, sacred mountain in west-central Honshu, Japan, most notable for its association with Kūkai (774–835), the founder of Shingon, an esoteric sect of Japanese Buddhism. It is located in the northeastern corner of present-day Wakayama …