Kōyasan, A spiritual sanctuary amidst mystical peaks

Route 371, Koya, Ito County, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
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Introduction

Mount Koya is a mountainous area located in the northeastern part of Wakayama Prefecture, with an elevation of approximately 1000 meters. It consists of multiple peaks and is part of the Koyasan-Ryujin Quasi-National Park. It is believed to have been a sacred place where gods gathered since ancient times. In 2004, Mount Koya was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range." It is a place where various beliefs converge, and shrines and temples are not just individual buildings but cultural landscapes integrated with nature, possessing great cultural value.
Address
Route 371, Koya, Ito County, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Website https://www.wakayama-kanko.or.jp/worldheritage/koyasan1200/contents/midokoro.html

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