Journey Into Japan - 2019
Behind the tourist façade
Denver Takayama Sister Cities

 

Introducing Koyasan

"Koyasan" is "Mt. Koya", just like the Japanese call Mt. Fuji "Fujisan". The 'san' is a mark of respect. "Koyasan" actually refers to a temple settlement that is the world headquarters of the Koyasan Shingon School of zen Buddhism.

Information on our lodging in Koyasan and possible things to do is here.

Highlights:

Entrance to Kōya-san
eki

Okunoin Cemetery
museum


East pagoda
geisha

 

 

 

 

Shingon Buddhist monks
ninja

 

 

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