Mount Koya (Koyacho, Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture)
Overview Mount Koya is a sacred site of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai during the Heian period. It is a religious city with temples, lodgings, and graveyards scattered across the mountain. Characterized by a tranquil landscape where nature and history blend in harmony with the seasons, the area offers a variety of opportunities for worship, ascetic experiences, and cultural heritage tours. Highlights include the Okunoin Mausoleum and memorial towers for warlords of the past...
