Mount Koya (Koyasan)
Mount Koya (Koyasan) in Wakayama is a sacred mountain and temple complex founded by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) and headquarters of the Shingon sect. The Okuno-in contains Kobo Daishi's tomb and the surrounding forest serves as a huge cemetery. |
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Gravestones and lanterns line the path through the
forest to Kukai's tomb at the Okunoin. |
The most important buildings are the Garan, Kongobu-ji, the Okuno-in and the Daimon (Great Gate). And the Treasure House contains a fine collection of Buddhist art and sculpture. |
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Main hall at Mount Koya's Kongobuji Temple. |
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Banryi-tei rock garden at Koyasan's Kongobuji
Temple. |
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Black bodhisattva statues beside the bridge leading to
the Okunoin and Lantern Hall on Mount Koya. |
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Tombs in the cemetery on Mount Koya. |
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Path in the cemetery on Mount Koya. |
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Jizo statue in Mount Koya cemetery. |
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Daimon (Great Gate) of Mount Koya. |
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Konpon Daito (Great Pagoda) at the Dai Garan on
Mount Koya. |
