{"id":1048,"date":"2020-11-25T02:14:10","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T02:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10.81.104.155\/int\/kumano-kodo-copy-2-copy\/"},"modified":"2022-11-04T04:44:28","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T04:44:28","slug":"koyasan","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wakayama\/koyasan\/","title":{"rendered":"Koyasan: Unearth Ancient Traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <style>\n    @media (min-width: 980px) {\n      .wp-block-hero__heading { font-size: 82px !important}\n      .wp-block-hero__sub-heading { font-size: 28px !important}\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-hero break-out\">\n\n      <div class=\"wp-block-hero__background\">\n                        <img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AF-2022-Wakayama-Koyasan-hero-02-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__background__image wp-block-hero__background__image--desktop lazy\">\n              \n          <\/div>\n  \n  <i class=\"wp-block-hero__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\n  \n      <i\n    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    class=\"wp-block-hero__custom-overlay\"\n    style=\"background-color:#000000;opacity:0.25\"><\/i>\n  \n  \n    <div class=\"container wp-block-hero__campaign-icon-wrap\">\n      <img\n      data-src=https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/discover_wakayama_logo-1-260x43.png      data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/discover_wakayama_logo-1-260x43.png 1x, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/discover_wakayama_logo-1-520x87.png 2x\"      alt=\"Discover Wakayama logo\" class=\"wp-block-hero__campaign-icon lazy\">\n    <\/div>\n\n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-hero__intro-wrap container\">\n    <h1 class=\"wp-block-hero__heading\">Koyasan: <\/br> Unearth Ancient Traditions<\/h1>\n  \n      <\/div>\n\n\n  \n    <div class=\"wp-block-hero__content-by wp-block-hero__content-by--wrap container\">      \n      <ul class=\"wp-block-hero__logos\">\n                  <li class=\"wp-block-hero__item\">\n\n                          <a href=\"https:\/\/en.visitwakayama.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">\n            \n                          <img data-src=https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/logo_visit_wakayama-300x161.png alt=\"logo visit Wakayama\" class=\"wp-block-hero__icon lazy\">\n            \n                          <\/a>\n            \n          <\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/article>\n\n\n\n<center class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Savor time-honored traditions and uncover sacred sites<\/center>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Shrouded in mist as much as in mystery,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visitwakayama.jp\/destinations\/koyasan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\">Koyasan<\/a>&nbsp;is a sacred site nestled in forested mountains. With no fewer than 117 temples, this is Japan\u2019s spiritual heartland and the eternal resting place of Kobo Daishi, the revered monk who established Shingon Buddhism in 805. One of three World Heritage sites in the Kii Mountain Range,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visitwakayama.jp\/itineraries\/koyasan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\">a visit to Koyasan<\/a>&nbsp;is an invitation to savor time-honored traditions and uncover sacred heritage buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--large \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AF-2022-Wakayama-Koyasan-1-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AF-2022-Wakayama-Koyasan-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AF-2022-Wakayama-Koyasan-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AF-2022-Wakayama-Koyasan-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AF-2022-Wakayama-Koyasan-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AF-2022-Wakayama-Koyasan-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AF-2022-Wakayama-Koyasan-1-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AF-2022-Wakayama-Koyasan-1-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AF-2022-Wakayama-Koyasan-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AF-2022-Wakayama-Koyasan-1-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AF-2022-Wakayama-Koyasan-1-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AF-2022-Wakayama-Koyasan-1-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Start at the Dai-mon Gate, its vibrant crimson paint marking the traditional entrance to Koyasan and a welcome site for pilgrims following the Kumano Kodo. Wandering through the streets, take a moment to stop at Danjo Garan, Koyasan\u2019s central temple complex. And if you\u2019re seeking good fortune, keep your eyes peeled for three-pronged pine needles, which Kobo Daishi legend claims will bring luck.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_02-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_02.jpg 2160w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_02-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_02-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_02-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_02-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_02-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_02-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_02-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_02-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_02-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_02-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1215\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#449983\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 id=\"delve-further-into-the-region\" class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\">Delve further into the region<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>Make your way to Kongobu-ji, the head temple of Shingon Buddhism. The exteriors are a charming display of creams and browns while beautiful yellow paintings adorn the interior&nbsp;<em>tatami<\/em>&nbsp;rooms. Wander past rooms once graced by Japanese emperors, their faithful samurai watching from behind closed doors. Outside of the temple, enjoy a tranquil walk in the intricately manicured Banryutei Rock Garden, representing two dragons rising from a bed of clouds.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--large \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Koyasan_blk_03a-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Koyasan_blk_03a.jpg 2160w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Koyasan_blk_03a-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Koyasan_blk_03a-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Koyasan_blk_03a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Koyasan_blk_03a-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Koyasan_blk_03a-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Koyasan_blk_03a-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Koyasan_blk_03a-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Koyasan_blk_03a-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Koyasan_blk_03a-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Koyasan_blk_03a-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Koyasan_blk_03a-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1215\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--full-width \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_04-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_04.jpg 2160w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_04-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_04-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_04-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_04-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_04-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_04-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_04-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_04-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_04-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_04-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Koyasan_blk_04-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1215\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>A&nbsp;visit to Koyasan&nbsp;is an invitation to savor time-honored traditions and uncover sacred heritage buildings.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>At Okuno-in, Japan\u2019s largest cemetery, follow the 2km path winding past an ethereal collection of thousands of tombstones and monuments, a moving tribute to Japan\u2019s shogun and samurai. Arrive at the Gobyobashi Bridge and make the final approach to Kobo Daishi&#8217;s mausoleum, cared for by devoted monks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-black-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<article class=\"wp-block-video\">\n\t\t<figure class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-video__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-video__player\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-embed-id=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/159900813\/3708b33e19\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a restful stay <a href=\"https:\/\/eng.shukubo.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\">Fifty-two of Koyasan\u2019s temples<\/a>&nbsp;offer unique overnight accommodation experiences. As a guest at the temple, the monks will invite you to glimpse the Shingon Buddhist way of life. Shojin-ryori dinners are vegetarian feasts, boasting a healthy spread of seasonal produce, including tofu, vegetables, fruits, noodles, and pickles. 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Then, for direct access to Koyasan from Kyoto by bus, take the Kyoto-Koyasan Direct Highway Bus. Note that it operates seasonally. From Koyasan to Kumano Kodo, you can take the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.visitwakayama.jp\/plan-your-trip\/travel-smart-in-wakayama\/koyasan-kumano-bus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\">Koyasan-Kumano Discovery Bus<\/a>, which is available seasonally. 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