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.
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.
Main hall at Mount Koya's Kongobuji Temple.
Banryi-tei rock garden at Koyasan's Kongobuji Temple.
Black bodhisattva statues beside the bridge leading to the Okunoin and Lantern Hall on Mount Koya.
Tombs in the cemetery on Mount Koya.
Path in the cemetery on Mount Koya.
Jizo statue in Mount Koya cemetery.
Daimon (Great Gate) of Mount Koya.
Konpon Daito (Great Pagoda) at the Dai Garan on Mount Koya.
