Koyasan Travel Guides

A mountain temple town, cedar forest, and staying overnight

Koyasan is a working Buddhist mountain settlement where visitors sleep in the temples themselves, and it was the most memorable stop I made in Japan. These guides cover how to reach it by train and cable car, what a shukubo temple stay actually involves, and why the walk through Okunoin is worth doing after dark.

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Koyasan Travel Guide-Complete Guide to Visiting Koyasan, Japan

Welcome to Koyasan, Japan – an absolutely gorgeous destination that’s often overlooked by travelers. Nestled in the heart of Mount Koya, this tranquil mountain town offers a unique…