Best around Wakayama, Koyasan Spot List

Castle remains of the Kishu Tokugawa family made up of 555,000 stones

Admire the early-blooming cherry trees at Kimii-dera Temple and enjoy an onsen that contains highly concentrated mineral

The leading domestic collection of modern art prints

A fishing park where everyone can enjoy themselves, from beginners to experienced fishermen

Introducing Ekoin, a popular shukubo (temple lodging) at Mt. Koya (Koyasan) that has gained great popularity among LIVE JAPAN readers. Due to its high demand, it is recommended to make reservations about 4 months in advance. Staying here provides an opportunity to enjoy quiet time and traditional cultural experiences, and is sure to refresh both mind and body.

Koyasan, a treasury of esoteric Buddhism art

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

Spend your time comfortably in the visitor's lodging at a first-class ryokan

Adventure islands

An oceanside hot springs resort with beautiful sunset views of Wakanoura

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

A huge offering of fresh seafood. Perfect for meals and souvenir-hunting

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

Famous for its early blossoming cherry trees, which signify the coming of spring

A grand temple complex established on Mount Koya some 900 years ago

Meet the two famous cats that manage the station

Located in Koyasan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin- offers free private parking. All rooms include a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Rooms have a shared bathroom. 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin- features free WiFi throughout the property. There is luggage storage space at the property. Guests can participate in the morning prayers upon request. The property is a minute's walk from Kongobu-ji Temple. The temple building is also situated nearby.

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.