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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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Per-Olof Persson
A Small Swede in the Big World
A Small Swede in the Big World
I'm a small Swede that simply just love to travel. I haven't been around as much as I'd wish to yet, but my life long goal is to visit all the countries in the world. I still have a long way to go before that mission is accomplished though. I live with my two cats and one spider in Alvesta, a small city outside of Växjö where I try to host people from all over the world as often as I can. If you need a place to stay, just look me up on couchsurfing.org and send me a request. My living I make working as a insurance adviser, it's a soft job with plenty of free time. I try to get out in the ... full info
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Shuin (Seal Stamp) of the Kongōbu-jiShuin (Seal Stamp) of the Kongōbu-ji
Shuin (Seal Stamp) of the Kongōbu-ji
Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Tōtō (Eastern Pagoda)Tōtō (Eastern Pagoda)
Tōtō (Eastern Pagoda)
Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Sanmai-dō (Samādhi Hall)Sanmai-dō (Samādhi Hall)
Sanmai-dō (Samādhi Hall)
Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Fudō-dō (Fudō Hall)Fudō-dō (Fudō Hall)
Fudō-dō (Fudō Hall)
Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Daie-dō (Great Gathering Hall)Daie-dō (Great Gathering Hall)
Daie-dō (Great Gathering Hall)
Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Me in front of the Konpon Daitō (Great Fundamental Pagoda)Me in front of the Konpon Daitō (Great Fundamental Pagoda)
Me in front of the Konpon Daitō (Great Fundamental Pagoda)
Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Receiving the Shuin (Seal Stamp)Receiving the Shuin (Seal Stamp)
Receiving the Shuin (Seal Stamp)
Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Kondō (Golden Hall)Kondō (Golden Hall)
Kondō (Golden Hall)
Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Rotating the Rinzō (Wheel Repository)Rotating the Rinzō (Wheel Repository)
Rotating the Rinzō (Wheel Repository)
Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
MiyashiroMiyashiro
Miyashiro
Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Chūmon (Middle Gate)Chūmon (Middle Gate)
Chūmon (Middle Gate)
Kongōbu-ji, Mount Kōya
Daimon (Great Gate)Daimon (Great Gate)
Daimon (Great Gate)
Mount Kōya
Performing Shakyō (Sutra Copying)Performing Shakyō (Sutra Copying)
Performing Shakyō (Sutra Copying)
Kōyasan Daishi Kyōkai, Mount Kōya
Going to the Morning ServiceGoing to the Morning Service
Going to the Morning Service
Shojoshin-in, Mount Kōya
Stone LanternStone Lantern
Stone Lantern
Shojoshin-in, Mount Kōya
Yotsuashimon (Four-Legged Gate)Yotsuashimon (Four-Legged Gate)
Yotsuashimon (Four-Legged Gate)
Shojoshin-in, Mount Kōya
Bonshō (Buddhist Bell)Bonshō (Buddhist Bell)
Bonshō (Buddhist Bell)
Shojoshin-in, Mount Kōya
Monk in charge of the TempleMonk in charge of the Temple
Monk in charge of the Temple
Shojoshin-in, Mount Kōya
Small Butsudan (Buddhist Altars)Small Butsudan (Buddhist Altars)
Small Butsudan (Buddhist Altars)
Shojoshin-in, Mount Kōya
Beautiful Interior of the TempleBeautiful Interior of the Temple
Beautiful Interior of the Temple
Shojoshin-in, Mount Kōya
Small Butsudan (Buddhist Altars)Small Butsudan (Buddhist Altars)
Small Butsudan (Buddhist Altars)
Shojoshin-in, Mount Kōya



20th May 2019
Manihōtō (Treasury Pagoda)

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

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

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

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

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

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 Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

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

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

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

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

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

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

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

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

Shikoku Pilgrimage
Thank you. =)
25th May 2019

alex waring
Alexander Waring

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

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

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

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