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August 22nd 2018
Published: May 16th 2019
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Hello my fellow travellers! I slept exceptionally well last night and when I woke up this morning I felt completely restored. The last remnants of pain in my legs and feet was gone and I really felt a sense of hope and anticipation for the six days of hiking that lay ahead of me with start tomorrow. For today however I still had a full day of exploring the rest of Mount Kōya ahead of me before ... Read Full Entry



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Closed off EntranceClosed off Entrance
Closed off Entrance

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Temple GroundsTemple Grounds
Temple Grounds

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Shōrō (Bell Tower)Shōrō (Bell Tower)
Shōrō (Bell Tower)

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Seimon (Main Gate)Seimon (Main Gate)
Seimon (Main Gate)

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Kyōzō (Sutra Repository)Kyōzō (Sutra Repository)
Kyōzō (Sutra Repository)

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Temple GroundsTemple Grounds
Temple Grounds

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Sculpture of a Dragon's HeadSculpture of a Dragon's Head
Sculpture of a Dragon's Head

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Japanese Red CedarJapanese Red Cedar
Japanese Red Cedar

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Ohiroma (Main Hall)Ohiroma (Main Hall)
Ohiroma (Main Hall)

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Inside the TempleInside the Temple
Inside the Temple

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Banryūtei Rock GardenBanryūtei Rock Garden
Banryūtei Rock Garden

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Okuden (Inner Hall)Okuden (Inner Hall)
Okuden (Inner Hall)

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Banryūtei Rock GardenBanryūtei Rock Garden
Banryūtei Rock Garden

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
WalkwayWalkway
Walkway

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Shin Betsuden (New Temple Annex)Shin Betsuden (New Temple Annex)
Shin Betsuden (New Temple Annex)

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Shin Betsuden (New Temple Annex)Shin Betsuden (New Temple Annex)
Shin Betsuden (New Temple Annex)

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Beautiful Painting of CranesBeautiful Painting of Cranes
Beautiful Painting of Cranes

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Mausoleum of ShinzenMausoleum of Shinzen
Mausoleum of Shinzen

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
KitchenKitchen
Kitchen

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya



20th May 2019
Manihōtō (Treasury Pagoda)

Treasury Pagoda
You have visited heaps of pagodas. This one is a beauty.
21st May 2019
Manihōtō (Treasury Pagoda)

Treasury Pagoda
I really liked it as well. It was nice to go inside for once, a lot of pagodas that I come upon are closed to visits but this one was not only open but also very welcoming. =)
21st May 2019
Path of Torii

A"corridor"
To take photos of "corridors"/"tunnels" like this is my trademark. I love those photos. /Ake
22nd May 2019
Path of Torii

A"corridor"
They are really beautiful =)
24th May 2019
Path of Torii

Path of Torii
I have seen picks of the Torii at another site so this one with a more rustic feel is a delight to see.
11th June 2019
Path of Torii

Path of Torii
It was indeed a lovely rustic path, I enjoyed it immensely. =)
24th May 2019
Statues Representing the Shikoku Pilgrimage

Shikoku Pilgrimage
Fascinating depiction for posterity.
11th June 2019
Statues Representing the Shikoku Pilgrimage

Shikoku Pilgrimage
Thank you. =)
25th May 2019

Shuincho
Yay! Great to see you were able to receive your special shuin. I imagine indeed that some of the temples have become more like hotels, but glad to see you were able to find some hidden and friendly gems. What a lovely day of temple visiting for you ?
11th June 2019

Shuincho
Aye, the good ones that I found was truly refreshing amongst the hotel experiences. =)

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