Koyasan is a sacred, mountain-top temple settlement located in the lush cedar forests of Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It serves as the ecclesiastical headquarters for the Shingon sect of Esoteric Buddhism. The entire plateau is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". It hosts 117 active temples, offering a serene escape heavily steeped in over 1,200 years of history and profound spiritual tradition.
An unique and spiritual experience with the monks, hiking in the mountain and enjoying the peaceful athmosphere.Read more
Nov 3–4, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C