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Koyasan, Japan

Top things to do in Koyasan

15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Religious site
Religious site

Okunoin

Japan's largest cemetery and the mausoleum of Kūkai, with a mystical lantern hall and over 200,000 graves lining a mossy path.

Religious site
Religious site

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Kongōbu-ji

Head temple of Shingon Buddhism with a stunning rock garden and lavish 16th-century interiors including sliding door paintings.

Museum
Museum

Koyasan Reihōkan

Koyasan Reihōkan displays exquisite Buddhist art and cultural treasures from Mount Kōya's temples, including ancient sculptures and mandalas.

Religious site
Religious site

Niutsuhime Shrine

Niutsuhime Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, blending Shinto and Buddhist traditions near Koyasan.

Religious site
Religious site

Kongō Sanmai-in

Kongō Sanmai-in is a major Shingon temple on Mount Kōya, known for its elegant architecture and important cultural artifacts.

Religious site
Religious site

Muryōkōin

A serene temple on Mount Kōya offering meditation sessions and a glimpse into Shingon Buddhist monastic life.

Religious site
Religious site

Jison-in

A historic temple on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, known for its unique thatched roof and sacred statues.

Religious site
Religious site

Niukanshōfu Shrine

A Shinto shrine on the Kumano Kodo, marking the start of the pilgrimage and blending Shinto and Buddhist elements.

Landmark
Landmark

Koyasan University

A historic Buddhist university on Mount Kōya, featuring traditional architecture and serene campus grounds.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood

Kōya, Wakayama

A gateway town at the base of Mount Kōya, offering access to the sacred mountain and its temples.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood

Kudoyama

A historic town along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, known for its traditional charm and proximity to Koyasan.

Landmark
Landmark

Kōyasan Station

Kōyasan Station is the cable car terminus atop Mount Kōya, offering panoramic views as visitors arrive at the sacred Buddhist center.

Landmark
Landmark

Gokurakubashi Station

Gokurakubashi Station is the base funicular station connecting to the cable car that ascends Mount Kōya, a key transfer point for pilgrims.

Landmark
Landmark

Kudoyama Station

Kudoyama Station is a historic train station on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, serving as a traditional gateway for travelers heading to Mount Kōya.

Religious site
Religious site

Mount Kōya

Sacred headquarters of Shingon Buddhism, a UNESCO World Heritage site with over 100 temples nestled in a misty mountain forest.