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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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Statue of KōmokutenStatue of Kōmokuten
Statue of Kōmokuten

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Statue of TamontenStatue of Tamonten
Statue of Tamonten

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Statue of JikokutenStatue of Jikokuten
Statue of Jikokuten

Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Lotus PondLotus Pond
Lotus Pond

Mount Kōya
GateGate
Gate

Zōfoku-in, Mount Kōya
Temple GroundsTemple Grounds
Temple Grounds

Zōfoku-in, Mount Kōya
Ready for Shakyō (Sutra Copying)Ready for Shakyō (Sutra Copying)
Ready for Shakyō (Sutra Copying)

Kōyasan Daishi Kyōkai, Mount Kōya
First Line is WrittenFirst Line is Written
First Line is Written

Kōyasan Daishi Kyōkai, Mount Kōya
Performing Shakyō (Sutra Copying)Performing Shakyō (Sutra Copying)
Performing Shakyō (Sutra Copying)

Kōyasan Daishi Kyōkai, Mount Kōya
My Finished Heart SutraMy Finished Heart Sutra
My Finished Heart Sutra

Kōyasan Daishi Kyōkai, Mount Kōya
The Study RoomThe Study Room
The Study Room

Kōyasan Daishi Kyōkai, Mount Kōya
My Sutra is Ready to Come Home with MeMy Sutra is Ready to Come Home with Me
My Sutra is Ready to Come Home with Me

Kōyasan Daishi Kyōkai, Mount Kōya
Delicious DinnerDelicious Dinner
Delicious Dinner

Mount Kōya
YumijiYumiji
Yumiji

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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