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Mount Koya Area
Features
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Konpondaito
Okunoin
Tamagawakyo Nyunotaki
Kongobuji Seimon
Temple lodging experience
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- 1. A World Heritage Site: "Mountain of Prayer"
- Mount Koya is a World Heritage Site listed as "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range." Dotted with temple buildings symbolizing the sacred land, such as Danjogaran, Kongobu-ji Temple, and Okunoin, visitors can find time to "calm their minds" through morning sutra chanting and copying.
- 2. A Cultural Experience of Buddhist Temple Lodging and Shojin Ryori
- At temple lodgings, you can experience accommodation, meals, sermons, and zazen, all hosted by monks. Shojin ryori, which uses no meat or fish and focuses on vegetables and tofu, is popular as an element that allows you to experience "Japanese spirituality" through the taste buds. It is particularly highly rated by inbound and wealthy travelers as a stay that offers a sense of tranquility and an extraordinary experience.
- 3. A Sacred Landscape Where Nature and Architecture Harmonize
- Mount Koya, located in a mountain basin at an altitude of approximately 800 meters, offers a captivating contrast between the forest and temple buildings, which change appearance throughout the seasons. Cherry blossoms in spring, deep green in summer, autumn leaves, and snowy winter scenery—each season offers a different sacred atmosphere. The long, cedar-lined "Okunoin Approach" is a "path of prayer" that captivates travelers from around the world.
- 4. Convenient Access and Stay
- It's easily accessible from Osaka and Kyoto, about 2-3 hours by train, cable car, or bus. It's ideal for day trips, overnight stays at temple lodgings, and group, training, educational, and corporate retreats.
Nishigaki DMC offers a comprehensive arrangement system for coordinating transportation, accommodation, and experiences, while also accommodating religious and dietary restrictions. - 5. Spiritual Culture and Sustainable Tourism
- Mount Koya's philosophy is "living in harmony with all life."
This philosophy overlaps deeply with the values of modern sustainable tourism. It is a place where you can rediscover the richness of the soul through travel, such as respect for nature, recycling of ingredients, and a culture that preserves silence.
