Koyasan is a secluded town south of Osaka, full of temples for people to stay in and view. I went here last week and had one of my holidays in Japan. This UNESCO World Heritage site is so stunning in the winter. Day 2 report can be found here. Here are some highlights from my trip:
Taking the cable car up the mountain.
This is probably the kind of place that you would stay at in Koyasan, in temple lodgings.
The entrance to Okunoin Temple and graveyard.
Messages for the dead…..
It’s a decent walk through the graveyard to the temple at the end.
Making our way up from the main entrance.
The main entrance to Okunoin Temple. Inside you can see monks praying and singing.
These golden lanterns were everywhere. There were also golden ornaments inside and outside in the praying area.
One of the little buildings inside the temple complex.
So my first day in Koyasan was lots of fun, and the above is only a fraction of what you can see in the area. More soon!
Check out our Koyasan guide for more information about the place. Day 2 report can be found here
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Koyasan looks so beautiful in the winter! I’ve only been in the fall, but I’m definitely going to visit sometime in the winter. Great photos!
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Many thanks!
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Hello
We’re a class of 6 and 7 year olds in Norfolk, UK, and found your blog while looking for blogs from all the different continents of the world.
Our topic for this term is about explorers and adventurers. We’re trying to get as many visits to our blog as possible from different parts of the world, and would love a visit from Japan if you have the time. Our blog is at http://lpsmrslater2013.primaryblogger.co.uk
From Robins Class @ Lingwood Primary School, Norfolk, UK
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Hello Robins Class,
Thanks for the comment! Your blog is great! Keep it up 😀
Matt
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How Beautiful!! Would Love To Go!!!!
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Wow! I have been there in spring, but I would love to see Koyasan in winter! Sometimes I get asked if it can be visited in winter: it seems it can definitely be visited (but I guess there can be more snow than that!)
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Yer, it’s amazing in winter!
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