Mausoleum of Great Master Kobo Daishi (Buddhist monk Kūkai) — Attraction in Koya

Very peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. I walked through in the late afternoon in October 18 and it gets a bit cool with all of the tree cover. The stone work is true artistry and craftsmanship, many of them dates back hundreds of years, our tour guide mentioned that there are memorials of many high ranking samurai. A must see if you visit Koyasan and the area in general is a must see if you visit Japan. There is even a guided night walk for those that have genki and are looking...

Essential to visit. The sacred mausoleum of the great master Kobo Daishi (Kūkai) profoundly changed my life. The spiritual energy is absolutely overwhelming, so photography is prohibited. Visit at night, solo, and at 6am. I’m going back again soon, as ever, and always...

It lies at the end of Okunoin cemetery and you should definitely visit if you have the time. It is one of the most holy places in Japan, so there are no pictures allowed. I recommend to avoid taking out your mobile phone to avoid...