This is a big temple complex and one of the main landing points of tourist busses. So it can get crowded in times. The versatility of buildings is stunning and there is a lot to discover on a round trip on this site.

Probably my favorite day of 9 months travelling the world (This .complex of temples and the cemetery combined). It was windy, cold and raining hard - probably why we had the place to ourselves in mid February 2023. There was also a heavy mist but for me - this only added to the amazing and serene experience. So many temples in one place, if this had been Kyoto - it would be cram packed with people. If feel so lucky to have experienced the complex solo, with just my thoughts and my umbrella!

So much to see here you can't afford to miss any of it. From the white bell tower to the great pagoda every bit of this complex is worth it. Best scene early in the morning and open to walk around at night for more beautiful views. I did not want to leave.

We wandered around the surroundings. It was a thoroughly enchanting experience. The whole place showcases the majesty of both Japanese nature, traditions and history. The entire place is like a giant bonsai garden. I couldn’t stop taking pictures

Holy great building! Amazing, I can’t imagine how they built it!

It’s pretty, free and not too busy

Gorgeous temple complex in the center of Kouyasan with a stunning 50m tall pagoda, which is really impressive. Every temple had it's own entrance fee but there was nobody to collect it, you just have to put it in a box. Just be respectful and pay the fee when you are entring. It's a place where you can enjoy the peace and quiet and the nature surrounding the coplex. We loved coming here.

Hope next time can stay here longer, peaceful place

You have to be here to feel the peace of mind. This is not something VR or Google Street could replace.

Those are quiet times in japan, there are no tourist from overseas and this places are almost empty. Beautiful place to visits in you time In koyasan

Hiking up Mt Koya, especially from Kudoyama Station is one of my favorite hiking trails in the area. The hike is about 21km from Kudoyama to the shrine at the top. Half-way there is a little shop and vending machines, so one doesn’t need to carry much at all. There are also shops in Kudoyama. At the top, there is a beautiful shrine and the temples are one of the most beautiful ones I’ve seen in Japan. Make sure to go on to see the weird cemetery as well which is behind the temple and the town. It’s a huge cemetery and if you want to see it, it will altogether add another 5km, but it’s worth it. From the top, you can easily get on a bus anywhere which will bring you back to the Nankai Koya Line.

We went there to participate the practice by monks from 9am - this world heritage site have many temple buildings inside the facility!!

Amazing area with impressive large temples. You can get two gochuins here one for the main temple and the other for the medicine god temple.

English descriptions are written on signs near each temple. Bells at the top of the pagoda rang in the wind, giving a peaceful and reverent atmosphere. The small wooden temples are all carved with detailed decorations.

Amazing location! Here a 3d scan by Metagate on Over the Reality (a platform for Augmented Reality)

Such an amazing peaceful place. This is my second time here and it gets better every time. The temples and shrines around here are beautiful to look at!

Even on a normal day this was a pretty cool place. I came from Osaka and it was about a two hour one-way trip. You can get a Nankai Line day pass or 2 day pass as a foreigner and for 2000 yen approx, go all over the Wakayama Prefecture from Osaka. This day trip in particular was pretty great. The temples and shrines in Koyasan are really a neat sight to see. There are several English signs that explain the significance of landmarks, along with the UNESCO World Heritage sites that are in town. Also be sure to stop and get some Kochi from one of the local vendors. Overall this was a pretty great day trip that ended up costing no more that $50 for two people.

Very serene and peaceful. Was a pleasure just walking around alone and thinking about life in general. A must visit if you are in Koyasan.

Most amazing temple complex we have seen in our 3 weeks travel to Japan!