Kansai International Airport 1 hr 16
Okunoin Cemetery (1 hr 1.) Old cedars tower in this sacred area with the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi founder of Shingon Buddhism. 金剛山 (1 hr 3.) Danj -Garan (1 hr 5.) Well-known historical Buddhist temple complex in a serene environment with towering trees. Tsubosakasan Minamihokkeji Tsubosaka Temple (42 min.) Temple from 717 AD with Japanese & Indian influences & a large Buddha statue amidst cherry trees. Mitarai Valley (45 min.) Deep valley featuring picturesque waterfalls forest hiking trails & a suspension bridge. Kohechi (1 hr 4.) Mountaineering trail running and mountain Ekoin (1 hr 2.) Simple rooms in a tranquil Buddhist property featuring a temple & a meditation hall. Menfudou Limestone Cave (49 min.) Nature 大和葛城山 (40 min.) Kongobuji (1 hr 4.) Historic temple & headquarters of Shingon Buddhism featuring artifacts paintings & a rock garden. Kinpusenji (47 min.) Oku-No-In (1 hr 11.) Prominent Buddhist temple with the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi founder of Shingon Buddhism. Yoshimizu Shrine (47 min.) Tree-shaded Shinto shrine & UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to an emperor & samurai. Tenkawa Benzaiten-Sha (46 min.) Popular tranquil shrine in the Ominesan foothills built around 700 & associated the deity of arts. |