Mount Koya Collection

Mount Koya in Kii Province (Kii, Koya), section of sheet no. 16 from the series "Cutout... 1852
Mount Koya in Kii Province (Kii, Koya), section of sheet no. 16 from the series "Cutout Pictures of the Provinces (Kunizukushi harimaze zue)", 1852

Rensho arriving at Mt. Koya (Rensho Koya-iri), from the series "Famous Scenes from... c. 1705/06
Rensho arriving at Mt. Koya (Rensho Koya-iri), from the series "Famous Scenes from Japanese Puppet Plays (Yamato irotake)", c. 1705/06

Monk writing calligraphy at Ekoin temple, Koya, Mount Koya, Kansai region, Honshu, Japan

Water font for purification at Ekoin temple, Koya, Mount Koya, Kansai region, Honshu, Japan

Signed wood for burning, Ekoin temple, Koya, Mount Koya, Kansai region, Honshu, Japan

Ekoin temple, Koya, Mount Koya, Kansai region, Honshu, Japan

Buddhist statue, Okunoin Cemetery in Koya, Mount Koya, Kansai region, Honshu, Japan

Buddhist statues, Okunoin Cemetery in Koya, Mount Koya, Kansai region, Honshu, Japan

Buddha statue at Ekoin temple, Koya, Mount Koya, Kansai region, Honshu, Japan

Okunoin Cemetery in Koya, Mount Koya, Kansai region, Honshu, Japan

Niu Myojin, early 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Niu Myojin, early 14th century. The disk at the top of the painting, referrs to original Buddhist form (honji) the central Buddha of Esoteric Buddhism. Kamakura period (1185-1333)

Mashiba Dairyo Hisayoshi Ko in Lightening, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Mashiba Dairyo Hisayoshi Ko in Lightening, 1865. Series: One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Row of lighted stone lanterns in the Okunoin Temple cemetery at Koyasan (Mount Koya), Wakayama, Japan, Asia

Buddhist temple bell Daito no Kane at the Dai Garan area of Mount Koya, Wakayama, Japan, Asia

Konpon Daito (Great Stupa) pagoda at the Dai Garan Buddhist temple area of Mount Koya, Wakayama, Japan, Asia

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Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Mount Koya, located in the picturesque Kansai region of Honshu, Japan. At Ekoin temple, witness a monk delicately writing calligraphy, capturing the essence of spirituality and tradition. The water font for purification invites you to cleanse your soul and find inner peace amidst the tranquil surroundings. As you explore further, discover signed wood waiting to be burned at Ekoin temple, symbolizing prayers and wishes carried away by smoke into the heavens above. This sacred ritual connects visitors with ancient customs and offers a chance for reflection. Venturing into Okunoin Cemetery within Mount Koya's embrace reveals a breathtaking sight – rows upon rows of Buddhist statues standing tall against time's passage. Each statue tells its own story, whispering tales from centuries past. Marvel at their intricate details as they guard this sacred resting place. In this hallowed ground lies an undeniable sense of reverence; it is here that one can truly understand the profound spiritual significance held by Mount Koya. As you stand before Buddha statues at Ekoin temple or wander through Okunoin Cemetery's ethereal landscape, let tranquility wash over you like a gentle breeze. Mount Koya beckons those seeking solace and enlightenment – an invitation to connect with oneself on a deeper level while immersing in Japan's rich cultural heritage.