Another face of Koyasan.
How solemn it is! So beautiful and so quiet at Garan complex. You will be surrounded by its solemn atmosphere. Contact Us! Read More
Stunning autumnal colors in Wakayama city
Autumnal leaves in Wakayama city are at their best now. Why don’t you stroll through Wakayama city with an experienced guide？
Koyasan Photo Gallery (2)
Sainan-in Teｍple At the highest season of Autumn leaves in Koyasan. Autumn leaves in Sainain-in Temple are so beautiful that Read More
Shirasaki Ocean Park / 白崎海洋公園
Japan’s Aegean Sea “Shirasaki Ocean Park” Contact Us! “Shirasaki Ocean Park” is located on the west side of Yura town, Read More
Yuasa Town / 湯浅町
The Birthplace of Soy sauce－ Yuasa town / 醤油のふるさと湯浅 Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings / 重要伝統的建造物群保存地区 Contact Us! Read More
Kokoku-ji Temple in Yura
Contact Us! kokokuji Temple Kokuji temple was founded in 1227 by Gansho shonin to assure the repose of the soul Read More
Sainan-in Temple（西南院）(2）Café opened!
Café newly opened! In the Sainan-in Temple near Daimon (Great Gate) at the western edge of Koyasan, a café was Read More
Tonkatsu-Tei in Koyasan（とんかつ定）
Tonkatsu-Tei If you are tired of eating Shojin-Ryori or traditional Japanese Buddhist monks’ meal offered at temples and most of Read More
Oku-Koya（奥高野）
What’s there behind Koyasan? View from Rokuro-Pass on Nyoninmichi When you look towards south from Rokuro pass on Nyonin-michi (women’s Read More
Temples in Koyasan（塔頭寺院）
Sainan-In Temple（西南院） Good news! The abbot of Sainan-In temple is planning to open a café in September, 2017 so that Read More
Candle Festival in Koyasan（ろうそく祭り）
The middle of August (13th ~15th) is the “Obon” season which is very important for the Japanese people. Family members Read More
Aoba Festival（青葉まつり）
Aoba Matsuri (Festival at Koyasan) June 14-15 In Koyasan, Aoba Maturi (Festival) is held every year on June 15 to celebrate Read More
Tranquil Okuno-in
I visited Okuno-in with a guest from USA. I have visited Okuno-in many times, but I haven’t experienced such tranquillity Read More
Koya Sanzan ( 3 mountains of Koya)
Mt. Mani (1,004m): There is an Oji shrine here dedicated to Nyoirin Kannon (the Goddess of Mercy worshipped in esoteric Read More
Entsuritsuji Temple
At about half-way from Rokuro Pass to Nakano-hashi on the Women’s Pass, one encounters a temple standing alone deep in Read More
Rokuro Pass
From Daimon, Nyonin-michi (Women’s Path) continues to lead pilgrims to Entsurituji Temple and Nakano-hashi. After passing through dark forests, one Read More
Daimon (Great Gate)
The Daimon was built as the main gate to Koyasan at the western edge of the precinct where two pilgrimage Read More
Nyonindo (Women’s Hall)（女人堂）
Nyonindo Women were banned from stepping into the strict ascetic training ground of Koyasan since its foundation up to 1872. Read More
Awashima Jinja Shrine
Awashima Jinja Shrine is famous for its annual ritual in March 3rd in which dolls are set out to sea Read More
Tamatsushima Jinja Shrine
This shrine has drawn the faith of the imperial court and poets since long time ago as the deity of Read More
Kishu Toshogu Shrine
The main building of this shrine was ordered in 1621 by Yorinobu Tokugawa, the first Lord of the Kishu Domain. Read More
Furobashi Bridge
This stone arched bridge was built in 1851 by order of Harutomi Tokugawa, the 10th Lord of the Kishu Domain.
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Wakayama City ●Wakayama Castle Wakanoura Area ●Furobashi Bridge ●Kishu Toshogu Shrine ●Wakaura Tenmangu Shrine ●Tamatsushima Jinja Shrine ●Kimiidera Temple Wakayama Read More
Shojin ryori at a temple
Shojin ryori is a buddhist monk vegetarian meal, and it is said that Shojin ryori is an origin of Japanese cooking. It Read More
Tea ceremony
You can experience real tea ceremony at Koshoan Teahouse in Wakayama castle. It is located in the Momijidani Garden. You Read More
Fruit Picking
Various kinds of fruits are harvested in Wakayama season by season and you can enjoy fruit picking. In spring Strawberries Read More
Shirasu-Donburi
Have you tasted a bowl of rice topped with baby sardine?
Wakayama Ramen
Wakayama is famous for Wakayama Ramen. Its flavour is based on soy sauce and pork bone. There are many ramen Read More
Tama train & Toy train
Wakayama Electric Railway Kishigawa Line has four unique trains; Ichigo (strawberry) train, Tama (cat) train, Omocya (toy) train and Ume Read More
Wakayama Marina City
Wakayama Marina City offers a lot to see and do, including the Porto Europa theme park that resembles a Mediterranean Read More
Okunoin in Koyasan
Okuno-in is the largest cemetery in Japan surrounded by huge ancient Japanese cedars. From the entrance at First Bridge (Ichino-hashi), Read More
Danjo Garan in Koyasan
Danjo Garan is found on the eastern part of Koyasan where a number of temples and pagodas stand closely. Danjo Read More
Kongobuji Temple
Kongobuji (Diamond Peak Temple) is the head temple of Koyasan Shingon sect of Buddhism that administers about 3,600 sub-temples all Read More
Wakayama Castle
Wakayama Castle, a symbol of Wakayama city, is located on the top of Mt. Torafusu at the center of Wakayama Read More
Wakayama City
Located in the southern part of Kansai region, Wakayama City is easily accessible for foreign tourists, only 40 minutes by Read More