Perched in a cedar‑clad mountain south of Osaka, Mount Koya is a living temple town and the spiritual headquarters of Shingon Buddhism at Kongōbu‑ji. Wander ancient temple streets, follow the mossy path to Okunoin, sample temple cuisine and even spend the night in a monastery lodging to join morning prayers and meditate in silence.

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