Koyasan Danjo Garan
Koyasan Danjo Garan
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ggm
Honolulu, HI1,452 contributions
Jan 2020
This is the spot where Kobo Daishi found the vajra he had hurled to determine where to build a monastery, 1200 years ago. Around twenty beautiful temples and pagodas, including the bright vermillion "great pagoda," Konpon Daito, rebuilt in the 1930s and kept freshly painted. Early in the morning, there are monks chanting in the Kondo (the main pavilion) and the 'no entry' apparently only applies to tour groups, a monk nodded me in without any objection.
Written February 22, 2020
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Komator
Barcelona, Spain870 contributions
Jul 2019
The whole temple area is quite impressive, with lots of templs, halls.. and everything within the nature. If you're lucky, it won't be too crowded. In if you're even luckier, you'll have a nice day. It's quite impressive. You have to pay to get in the main temple, but the rest are free.
Written April 12, 2020
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Gaurav B
Hong Kong, China56 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
We went here twice.. one in the night to see it in night lights. There were not a lot of people around and we could experience the space much more deeply. Then we also went in the morning to see it from inside. It's quite unique and beautiful from inside. The bells on the tower add to the experience of visiting this temple.
Written April 22, 2015
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AB_Stb_OZ
Oud-Zuilen, The Netherlands600 contributions
Dec 2019
Koyasan Danjo Garan is a sacred area with many temples and supporting buildings where Kobo Daishi Kukai started to establish Koyasan as a religious center. Most temples were constructed from 819 on.
Written December 30, 2019
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Robert Y
Hong Kong, China100 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
A must-see site in Koyasan. The brightly coloured pagoda is stunning. The Meido (Portrait Hall) is said to be the residence of Kobo Daishi, founder of Koyasan and the Shingon School. When I was there in the 4th week of April, I had the good fortune of seeing an annual ritual to pay homage to Kobo Daishi.
Written May 10, 2019
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tonsterl
Sydney, Australia154 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
Big site with several temples and a huge pagoda. I went there during the day (before midday) and there wasn't a lot of people around. Relatively not as populated with tourists as the other attractions in Koyasan. Most of the structures you cannot go in (well they weren't opened when I was there), however good photo shots when there's no one around.
From here, I proceed to the Diamon (the large entrance gate)
From here, I proceed to the Diamon (the large entrance gate)
Written December 23, 2017
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duhoz
Beroun, Czech Republic6,311 contributions
Apr 2015 • Solo
A great serene place for a nice stroll through out the temple complex with two storied pagoda which can be visited (on my visit, this part without any fee.) For other building there is entrance fee. Along with the Okunoin-mae area the best place on Mount Koya for me. Could be more tranquil if there were less tourist but still manageable. Chumon gate impressive, recently rebuilt to celebrate 1200th anniversary.
Written April 20, 2015
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BestRegards FromFar
Cape Town Central, South Africa424 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Beautiful temple with an incredible history. Definitely worth a visit as it was the first place of worship when Koyasan was created.
Written May 25, 2023
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Ramadurai R
Nashville, TN159 contributions
Nov 2021
Very nice, especially the Buddha inside. Amazing structure and the surrounding area has additional structures which are very good as well
Written November 2, 2021
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jajavalB
Lampang, Thailand2,732 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
this temple complex consists of kondo, kampon daito and near by museum.at the front of museum ,it's beautiful shady garden eith changing foliages,even in summertime.outside Kondo ,there is big middle gate ,leading to kondo ( beautiful colorful clothes) and Kampon Daito( bhotisattavara statutes).use combination tickets for admission of 5 highlight places is economical.
Written July 31, 2018
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Hokkaido, Japan
壇上伽藍のナイトツアーには参加しましたか？
ikeuchimasato
Kawaguchi, Japan4,101 contributions
いいえ！参加してません！
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