Kansai International Airport 1 hr 18
Okunoin Cemetery (8 min.) Old cedars tower in this sacred area with the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi founder of Shingon Buddhism. Nyonindo (5 min.) Temple Kong Sanmai-In (18 min.) Niutsuhime Shrine (31 min) Kohechi (16 min.) Mountaineering trail running and mountain Benten-Mae (1 min) Danj -Garan (9 min.) Well-known historical Buddhist temple complex in a serene environment with towering trees. Koyasan Saizenin (7 min.) Koyasan Reihokan Museum (6 min.) Konpon Daito (5 min.) Bright-red 50m pagoda in a temple complex containing a Buddha statue & ornately painted pillars. Ekoin (5 min.) Simple rooms in a tranquil Buddhist property featuring a temple & a meditation hall. Daimon Gate (3 min.) The gateway to Mt. Koya this tall structure with carved guardians was built in the 11th century. Kii-Kamiya Station (17 min) Torodo (Lantern Hall) (10 min.) Lush ancient Buddhist cemetery containing over 10 000 lanterns which were donated by worshippers. Oku-No-In (10 min.) Prominent Buddhist temple with the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi founder of Shingon Buddhism. |