Meeting Point

At your hotel in Osaka

Daimon Gate

Twenty-five meters high wooden gate Daimon marks the official entrance to Mt. Koya. Stand inside are two big statues of Nio Buddha. They have scary faces. Who is Nio? Why does he look scary? I will explain.

Local Buddhists’ Vegetable Lunch (Shojin Ryori)

If you prefer famous Koyasan tofu and vegetarian dishes which is very well known as “shojin ryori”, let me know in advance.

Danjo Garan (Temple Complex which expresses the concept of the Universe)

Kongobuji Honzan (Headquarters of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism)

Kongobuji was named so by Kukai when it was constructed in 816. Nowadays the Koyasan Shingon sect of esoteric Buddhism has about 4000 affiliated temples throughout Japan and overseas and is headquartered here. Buddhist altar rooms and guest rooms in the temple are beautifully decorated and you can feel the profoundness of Buddhism arts. Many of the existing buildings are the reconstruction of 1862.

Your shukubo hotel

There are many temples in Mt. Koya which offer lodging. They are called shukubo.

Day 2

You will be able to take part in the Buddhism ritual early in the morning. Taking part in the ritual will be an unforgettable experience for you.

Women's Pilgrimage Route

We will walk women's pilgrimage route Nyonin Michi for an hour. This pilgrimage route has ups and downs.

Okuno-in (Inner Sanctuary where people meet High Priest Kukai)

At the end of the pilgrimage path, beyond the uncountable number of tomb stones, there is a mausoleum of Kukai. People believe that Kukai is still alive here to keep meditating. Why are there so many tombs here? Why does Kukai keep meditating at Okuno-in? I will explain.

Mt. Koya- Osaka

After lunch, we will leave Mt. Koya to Osaka, we will arrive at Osaka around five.

Ending Point

TBD