Koyasan is a beautiful area known for its central place in Shingon Buddhism. The area is full of spiritual sites, nature, and ...

Koyasan (高野山) is one of Japan’s most significant places when it comes to Buddhism, and a beautiful place to visit. From ...

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In 816 AD, the Buddhist priest Kukai (774–835 AD, known posthumously as Kobo Daishi) founded this center for Buddhist learning and meditation. He had been guided to a sacred site by two dogs, one ...

The tourist destination in Sera Town houses Ryugeji, a temple that is believed to have been opened by renowned Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi as hallow ground. The area around the temple is known as a ...

Koyasan is the centre of Shingon Buddhism in Japan and the place where Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi established a monastery deep in the mountains 12 centuries ago. Just metres from where I’ve tried ...

Naritasan is a famous Buddhist temple only about 8 kilometers from Narita Airport.Founded in the year 939, Naritasan’s history began when the monk Kancho Daisojo brought a statue of Fudo Myo-o (a ...

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Zentsuji Temple with Monk (Takamatsu): A special tour led by a monk through the birthplace of Kobo Daishi, including rare access to the Five-Storied Pagoda, a significant cultural landmark.

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