Wakayama prefecture lies south of Osaka, and is perhaps most famous for having Koya-san, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Settled some 1200 years ago, Mt. Koya was founded as a home for a Buddhist sect and is now occupied by a great number of temples and other points of interest.
The sacred area on top of Mt. Koya is known as Danjo Garan. Here, you’ll find many of Mt. Koya’s historic buildings, gates and statues.
But don’t just stop there, surrounding this area is Okuno-in, Japan’s largest cemetery!
Some of Japan’s most famous historical figures are buried in Okuno-in. The entire area has a deeply spiritual and peaceful ambience, and is surrounded by a thick forest of towering cedars.
You can visit Mount Koya by riding the Nankai railway from Namba Station, Osaka, to Gokurakubashi, near the base of the mountain. Once arrived, you’ll need to board the cable car to get up the mountainside, unless you opt for the ancient footpath. (Good luck with that!)
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