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Kondō Hall, Danjō Garan, Mount Kōya
At the center of Danjō Garan, the sacred heart of Mount Kōya, stands Kondō, the Main Hall.
Since the founding of Mount Kōya by Kūkai, also known as...
Kongōbu-ji Temple, Mount Kōya
At the heart of Mount Kōya stands Kongōbu-ji, the head temple of Shingon Buddhism.
Founded by Kūkai, also known as Kōbō Daishi, more than 1,200 yea...
Climbing Mount Miwa, Nara
Behind Ōmiwa Shrine in Nara rises Mount Miwa, one of the most sacred mountains in Japan.Unlike many mountains that are admired for their scenery, M...