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Koyasan: A Sacred Buddhist Pilgrimage Day Trip

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4 attractions in Koya: Koyasan, Kongobu-ji Okuno-in, Kongobu-ji, and 1 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in a Facebook post by Facebook.

Koyasan

Koyasan

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• Explore Koyasan as a day trip from Namba, taking about 2 hours. • Plan around 4 hours to see the main sites in Koyasan. • Travel to Koyasan by train and cable car.


Kongobu-ji Okuno-in

Kongobu-ji Okuno-in

Buddhist Temple
Buddhist temple
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• Experience the quieter side of Koyasan by walking through these sacred grounds. • This is Japan's largest cemetery, with ancient cedar trees and gravestones. • A tranquil spot for spiritual reflection.


Kongobu-ji

Kongobu-ji

Place Of Worship
Place of worship
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4.5

• Discover the history and culture of Shingon Buddhism here. • The temple is the headquarters of Shingon Buddhism. • See exquisite screen paintings and Japan's largest rock garden.


Kongobu-ji Danjo Garan (Elevated Precinct)

Kongobu-ji Danjo Garan (Elevated Precinct)

Place Of Worship
Place of worship
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4.5

• Explore one of Koyasan’s central temple complexes. • See the iconic Konpon Daito pagoda.

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