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Koyasan Hasu Pond
Located in front of Kangaku-in, a training ground for the monks living on Mount Koya, this pond, also known as Lotus Pond, was built to relieve suffering among
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Koyasan Reihokan is a museum which displays cultural and religious assets related to Mount Koyasan and local temples.
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Koyasan Chumon Gate
Dating back more than 1,200 years ago, this brightly painted red, white and green gate leads to Mount Koya's main temple, Danjo Garan. Chumon Gate has undergone
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Koyasan Danjo Garan (Sacred Temple Complex)
Danjo Garan Temple was opened by monk Kukai as a place for secret training.
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Kondo Hall
Located right next to Kongobu-ji Temple, this hall is a large wooden Buddhist hall. Many ceremonies are held inside the hall, which has burned down several time
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Konpon Daito
This pagoda is two-tiered and 45 meters tall. The Japanese monk Kobo Daishi began the construction of the pagoda, which was finished by his disciples. A statue
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Koyasan Kongobu-ji Head Temple
Koyasan Kongobu-ji Temple is the head temple of the 3600 Shingon temples located throughout Japan.
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Yochi-in
Located in the sacred Mount Koya area, Yochi-in is simple minimalistic accommodation in a historic temple, offering meditation and prayer experiences. Vegetaria
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Jokiin
Located in Koyasan, 43 km from Sakai, Jokiin features air-conditioned rooms and free private parking. All rooms include a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a
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