Description
Founded by Kobo-Daishi Kukai, this is a sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism, boasting a history of 1,200 years. Scattered across the mountain at approximately 900 meters above sea level are 117 temples, including Kongobu-ji Temple, forming a large religious town. With Danjogaran and Okuno-in at its core, this sacred territory has been visited by large number of Kukai's followers. Since the town is surrounded by forests, Mt. Koya is a great place to enjoy some hiking while visiting the temples.
Location Information
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- Address
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600, Kouyasan, Kouya-cho, Wakayama, 647-0006
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- Nearest Station
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Koyasan Station
・ Nankai Koyasan Cable
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- Phone Number
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0736-56-2616Available languagesonly in Japanese
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- Hours
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8:30am - 5:00pm
*Facilities that charge admission*Last admission 30 minutes before closing*Open until 16:30 from November to April
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- Closed
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*Visitors are allowed to stroll around the area. (*Kongobu-ji Temple is closed depending on events being held.)
Recommended Spots in Area
- Visiting
- Lodgings
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Tokugawa MausoleumWakayama, KoyasanOther Historic Sites
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Koyasan Shukubo FudoinWakayama, KoyasanTemples
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Koyasan Okunoin Kobo Daishi MausoleumWakayama, KoyasanTemples
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Danjo Garan Sacred Temple ComplexWakayama, KoyasanTemples
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Kongobuji TempleWakayama, KoyasanTemples
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JimyoinWakayama, KoyasanTemples
※ The above information was correct at the time of updating, but there may be changes to actual prices. Please confirm the current prices when visiting.
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