Places of Interest
Koyasan has many fascinating places to visit, each with its own unique culture and history. To learn more about all Koyasan has to offer click the Read More link.
The Dai-mon Gate
The Dai-mon Gate is the spiritual gateway to Koyasan. It is protected by two warrior deities known as…Read More
Chu-mon Gate
The Chu-mon Gate is located on the grounds of the Danjo Garan Sacred Temple Complex. The gate was rebuilt on the 1,200th anniversary…Read More
Danjo Garan Sacred Temple Complex
The establishment of the Danjo Garan Sacred Temple Complex dates back to the days of Kobo Daishi, who founded…Read More
Konpo Daito
This impressive pagoda was originally constructed during the 9th Century, and the original structure is considered the first of its kind in Japan…Read more
Kondo
The original creation of the Kondo dates back to 819, and since that time the hall has been the center for many of the Buddhist services…Read more
Miyashiro Shrine
Miyashiro Shrine is located on the grounds of the Danjo Grana Sacred Temple Complex. Here the deities Niutsu Hime and Kariba Myojin…Read More
Okuno-in
Okuno-in is considered one of the holiest sites in Koyasan, and it is said that is here that Kobo Daishi waits in eternal…Read More
The Lotus Pond
The lotus pond is located near the grounds of the Danjo Garan Sacred Temple Complex and was built in 1771. There is a small shrine…Read More
Nyonin-do Hall
Until the modernization of Japan in the late 19th Century women were forbidden from entering Koyasan…Read More
Tokugawa Mausoleum
The Tokugawa Mausoleum was built by the third Shogun of Japan-Tokugawa Iemitsu. The mausoleum was constructed…Read More