Mount Koya

Mount Koya (高野山), also known as Koyasan, is a sacred mountain located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It is considered one of the most important spiritual and religious sites in Japan, and has been a center of Buddhist practice and study for over 1,200 years.

The mountain is home to a large number of temples and monasteries, many of which offer lodging and meals to visitors who wish to experience the spiritual and cultural traditions of the region. One of the most famous of these temples is Kongobuji, which serves as the headquarters of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism.

In addition to the temples and monasteries, Mount Koya is also known for its natural beauty, with forests of cedar trees and scenic hiking trails that attract visitors throughout the year. The mountain is particularly famous for its autumn foliage, which attracts large crowds of visitors to the area each year.

Getting there

From Osaka Station to Koyasan Station:

Train

Osaka Station ↓ Osaka Loop Line ↓ 13 minutes (5 stops) Shin-Imamiya Station ↓ Nankai-Limited Express ↓ 1 hour 15 minutes (7 stops) Gokurakubashi Station ↓ Nankai Koyasan Cable ↓ 5 minutes (Nonstop) Koyasan Station (Cost 2,770 yen)

Attractions in Mount Koya

Kongobuji Temple Kongobuji Temple (金剛峯寺), is a Buddhist temple located on Mount Koya, or Koyasan, in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The temple is the head temple of Koyasan ...

Okunoin Temple Okunoin (高野山奥之院) is not a temple itself but a vast cemetery located within the precincts of Kongobu-ji Temple, the head temple of Shingon Buddhism on M...

Tokugawa Clan Mausoleum The Tokugawa Clan Mausoleum (徳川家霊台) is a complex of mausoleums located on Koyasan (高野山), in the town of Koya, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The complex...