Kansai International Airport 1 hr 17
Danj -Garan (55 min.) Well-known historical Buddhist temple complex in a serene environment with towering trees. Kido Gojoshi Bus Stop (7 min) Menfudou Limestone Cave (39 min.) Nature Tenkawa Benzaiten-Sha (35 min.) Popular tranquil shrine in the Ominesan foothills built around 700 & associated the deity of arts. Yoshimizu Shrine (38 min.) Tree-shaded Shinto shrine & UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to an emperor & samurai. Ryusenji (40 min.) Autumn leaf color and temple Mitarai Valley (35 min.) Deep valley featuring picturesque waterfalls forest hiking trails & a suspension bridge. Okunoin Cemetery (51 min.) Old cedars tower in this sacred area with the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi founder of Shingon Buddhism. 金剛山 (1 hr 5.) Tsubosakasan Minamihokkeji Tsubosaka Temple (33 min.) Temple from 717 AD with Japanese & Indian influences & a large Buddha statue amidst cherry trees. Ekoin (52 min.) Simple rooms in a tranquil Buddhist property featuring a temple & a meditation hall. Kinpusenji (39 min.) Mount mine (51 min) Legendary holy mountain & pilgrimage site known for its 3 so-called tests of courage & ban on women. Oku-No-In (1 hr 1.) Prominent Buddhist temple with the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi founder of Shingon Buddhism. Kongobuji (54 min.) Historic temple & headquarters of Shingon Buddhism featuring artifacts paintings & a rock garden. |