Mount Koya | The most sacred place in Japan!

| The most sacred place in Japan! Mount Koya 🇯🇵 | The most sacred place in Japan! 📷 by mintimu —— This is a sacred place with a history of over 1,200 years ⛩ It is also one of the world-famous mountains in Wakayama 🌄 It is known as the birthplace of Shingon Buddhism 🕉 Shingon Buddhism is a highly influential Buddhist sect Kobo Daishi, the most important religious figure in Japan, introduced it to Japan in 805 The mountain is home to 117 temples In 2004, it was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site, and this year marks its 20th anniversary In 2015, it celebrated its 1,200th anniversary If you visit, consider experiencing the depth and tranquility of a temple stay and meditation retreat 🧘‍♂ —— Basic Information: 📍 Location: Koya Town, Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture 📃 Name: Mount Koya 📄 VISA: Japanese visa 📜 💵 Currency: Japanese yen 💷 💱 Exchange rate: 1:21.2 💹 🗣 Language: Japanese 🗨 —— 📷 Highlights · Explore the small town at the foot of Mount Koya and experience the lifestyle nurtured by religious culture 🏘 · Walk along the World Heritage pilgrimage route, immersing yourself in nature and the path of pilgrimage 🌳 · Visit sacred temples and shrines, embarking on a pilgrimage journey 🙏 · Experience the unique temple lodgings of Mount Koya, and enjoy traditional Buddhist cuisine, meditation, sutra copying, and other valuable practices —— 📷 Attractions & Experiences "Kongobu-ji Temple" The head temple of Shingon Buddhism ⛩ "Okunoin" The mausoleum of Kobo Daishi 🏺 "Temple Lodging Experience" Accommodation for monks and pilgrims at Mount Koya, where you can admire historic buildings and gardens "Choishi-michi" A pilgrimage route along the historical path walked by Kobo Daishi, spanning 20 km, passing through the Daimon Gate, Danjo Garan, and extending to the Okunoin Mausoleum —— 📷 Itinerary Suggestions Day 1 · Arrive at Koya Station and head to Mount Koya 🚉 · Explore the natural scenery of Mount Koya 🌄 · Enjoy lunch at a temple lodging (not included) 🍽 · Visit Okunoin 🏺 · Visit Danjo Garan Temple (Konpon Daito/Main Hall) ⛩ Day 2 · Participate in the temple morning chanting activity starting at 6:00 am 🕕 · Enjoy breakfast at the temple lodging 🍚 · Explore the trails of Mount Koya at your leisure 🌳🚶‍♂