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The first in our new series of travel Japanese articles in which we introduce some more handy words and phrases to make your trip to Japan even easier - and even more memorable and enjoyable!
From mountain-top temple Yamadera to Dewa’s three sacred peaks, mountains remain at the heart of Yamagata’s unique identity.
Of all the mountains in Wakayama prefecture, Mount Koya has stood proudly as one of Japan’s most sacred sites ever since it was chosen by Japanese monk, Kobo Daishi, to build his Esoteric Buddhist dojo on over 1200 years ago. This great heritage can be experienced and appreciated in a wealth of activities where one can gain a better understanding of Japanese Buddhism.
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