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Koyasan
(Mt Koya) Shukubo

Map of Koyasan

Koyasan (Mount Koya) is one of Japan's holiest mountains located in Wakayama Prefecture. The journey to Mount Koya takes visitors a cedar-filled valley 800 meters above sea level, surrounded by 8 mountain peaks. In the early 9th century, the Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi founded the first temple and it has grown to more than 100 monasteries surrounding the head temple of Kongobuji. Visitors also have the opportunity to stay overnight at one of the many temple lodgings.

For a good description of staying at a Buddhist Temple on Koyasan, read David Paget's article, "Japanese Buddhist Temple Overnight" and Lester M. Patrick's article, "A Night on Mount Koya."

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• For a good description of staying at a Buddhist Temple on Mt Koya, read David Paget's article, "Japanese Buddhist Temple Overnight" and a guest's article, "A Night on Mount Koya."