Japan Travel: Roots of Japanese Buddhism at Mount Koya, Wakayama 17

Japan Travel: Roots of Japanese Buddhism at Mount Koya, Wakayama 17

Mount Koya (Koyasan)、in Wakayama, is the center of Shingon Buddhism. Shingon Buddhism was introduced to Japan in 805 by Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai), one of Japan’s most important religious figures. Kobo Daishi built the sect’s headquarters on Koyasan’s mountaintop. This mountain also houses Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum. And from here, it is believed the Shikoku Temple Pilgrimage route begins and end.

Kobo Daishi wandered throughout Japan for years searching for a suitable place to center his religion. He came upon Koyasan and began construction on the original Garan temple complex in 826. Since then, the number of temples along the streets of Koyasan has grown to over one hundred temples. Here visitors will find the Kongobuji, the head temple of Shingon Buddhism, as well as Okunoin, the site of Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum.

Visitors looking for a “temple experience” are advised to visit this area. Around 50 temples in this area offer both pilgrims and visitors the option of spending the night at the temple lodging (shukubo). Here visitors can experience the monk lifestyle of eating vegetarian meals (shojin ryori) as well as attending morning prayers.

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