An often overlooked MUST VISIT destination for any Japan itinerary. Koyasan (Mount Koya) is a serene escape into the heart of Japanese Buddhism, where you can stay overnight in a temple and experience authentic monastic life. It’s home to Okunoin, on...
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Shukubo Stays (in a Buddhist temple) ✨
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Shukubo Stays (in a Buddhist temple) ✨
Part of the magic of Koyasan is that you can stay overnight within one of these beautiful and historic Buddhist temples. Breakfast and dinner is usually included and made daily by the monks in the area. The cuisine of Koyasan is entirely plant based ...
I stayed here! An absolutely once-in-a-lifetime stay in a 500 year old Buddhist temple. The food is cooked by the monks in the area daily and is fully vegan. This temple is much smaller than the other temple stays in Koyasan, and it was much more aff...
For the nature lovers - this is an ancient monk trail that spans 20+ km along the lush forests of Wakayama prefecture.
Koyasan Choishi-Michi Road, Wakayama, Japan - 137 Reviews, Map
What to eat
When you’re in Koyasan, you must try the local buddhiat cuisine (Shojin ryori). Even if you’re not staying overnight, I recommend reserving dinner at one of the temples. This was by far the best meal I had in Japan.
