Feb 24, 2014 - 1 min read

The Secret Garden of Koya San

One of Japan's most iconic mountain retreats

Community writer

What lies beyond these ancient screens

Ancient and Modern at Mount Koya

The guardian over Mount Koya

Cleansing waters

Monks on a mountain top temple at koya san.

Zen Stone Garden and Pavilions at Mount Koya in Wakayama Prefecture

Corridor of solitude.

Stone Lantern and Autumn Leaves at Mount Koya

Bridge to a secret forest in Mount Koya

The soft glow of sunlight over the door frame

Mount Koya or Koya san is one of the most revered mountain retreats in Japan. If you are here on a weekday, you can stroll the quiet temple gardens or the mature grand forests and enjoy the solitude all to yourself. This is a good summer retreat as it is a few degrees cooler than the heat from Osaka. You can come here on a day trip or stay overnight at the rustic temple accommodation.

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