Explore the heart of Mt. Koya at Koyasan Okunoin, where Kobo Daishi, the revered founder of Shingon Buddhism, rests.
Kongobu-ji Temple, the main headquarters for the Shingon Sect, showcases religious artifacts, fusuma sliding door paintings, and a stunning rock garden.
Discover Koyasan Danjo Garan, one of the two most sacred sites in Mt. Koya, historical significance as it is the site of establishment.
Immerse yourself in the rich religious and cultural treasures of the temple at Koyasan Reihokan Museum. Explore thousands of religious works of art, including statues, mandala paintings, and a notable scroll depicting the "Reclining Image of Sakyamuni Buddha on His Last Day."
At Koyasan Daishi Kyokai, the administrative center of the temple, visitors can participate in activities like receiving Buddhist precepts or copying scriptures, with no advance reservations required.
The Tokugawa Mausoleum features two identical buildings enshrining Ieyasu and Hidetada, the first two shogun of the respectively named Shogunate. The extravagant Edo Period style showcases graceful sloping roofs, intricate carvings, and gold leaf ornamentation, completing a twenty-year construction.