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
Mt. Mani (1,004m): There is an Oji shrine here dedicated to Nyoirin Kannon (the Goddess of Mercy worshipped in esoteric Read More
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
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
The Daimon was built as the main gate to Koyasan at the western edge of the precinct where two pilgrimage Read More
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 is famous for its annual ritual in March 3rd in which dolls are set out to sea Read More
This shrine has drawn the faith of the imperial court and poets since long time ago as the deity of Read More
The main building of this shrine was ordered in 1621 by Yorinobu Tokugawa, the first Lord of the Kishu Domain. Read More
This stone arched bridge was built in 1851 by order of Harutomi Tokugawa, the 10th Lord of the Kishu Domain.