Culture in Koyasan, Wakayama

Mount Koya is known as the center of Shingon Buddhism, introduced to Japan by Kobo Daishi back in 805. This mountaintop temple town is home to Okunoin—site of Kobo Daishi's mausoleum. Shukubo temple stays offer insights into a monk's way of living.

Experience Japanese Esoteric Buddhism on a retreat to mountain temple complex Mt. Koya at Osaka’s doorsteps