“Sacred Resort! Wakayama Campaign Promotion Council” Autumn Highlights Autumn leaves of Mt. Koya and Reiho kan Autumn Special Exhibition

“Sacred Resort! Wakayama Campaign Promotion Council” [Autumn Highlights] Autumn leaves of Mt. Koya and Reihokan Autumn Exhibition ​
Sacred place resort! Wakayama Campaign Promotion Council Press release: November 19, 2024 [Autumn Highlights] Autumn leaves of Mt. Koya and Reihokan autumn special exhibition
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151336/4/151336-4-869ee009b35d9f5c433ddae8e59375f9-1165×670.png Koyasan has a unique charm that combines over 1,200 years of religious history with natural beauty. With the arrival of autumn, the beautiful autumn leaves and tranquil atmosphere have always fascinated visitors. In Wakayama Prefecture, this year marks the 20th anniversary of the registration of “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range” as a World Heritage Site, and special limited-time events are being held at shrines, temples, and related facilities. As one example, the Koyasan Reihokan, which preserves and exhibits valuable cultural heritage within Mt. Koya, is currently holding a special exhibition with the theme of “World Heritage Sites.” Why not take a trip to experience the history and culture of Mt. Koya in the clear autumn air?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151336/4/151336-4-e09b30817bac737d7885fe79f2645beb-538×765.png Koyasan Reihokan Autumn Special Exhibition “Mt. Koya and World Heritage” A treasure museum where you can take a close look at important cultural heritage sites within Koyasan, including Buddhist statues and paintings. This special exhibition will focus on world heritage sites, and in addition to the cultural properties of Mt. Koya, cultural properties related to world heritage sites outside the mountain, such as Kyoto and Nara, will also be on display. 1. Period: October 19, 2024 (Sat) – January 13, 2025 (Mon) 2. Place: Koyasan Reihokan (Koyasan 306, Koya Town) 3. Opening hours: November to March 8:30 to 17:00 4. Admission fee: General 1,300 yen ​ Group (20 people or more) 1,200 yen ​ High school/university students 800 yen (student ID shown) Elementary school/junior high school student 600 yen 5. Inquiry: 0736-56-2029 (Koyasan Reihokan) 6. HP:
https://reihokan.or.jp/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151336/4/151336-4-7a5cefe692cd379d8127c7c14d36c3b5-1090×667.png There’s still time!!Koyasan’s autumn leaves that you’ll want to see as well The autumn leaves of Mt. Koya have a mysterious atmosphere that combines their beauty with the historical background. We will introduce some of the highlights around Mt. Koya. 1. Danjo Garan This is the root dojo of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism that Kukai first started on Mt. Koya. There are many buildings on the grounds, such as the Konpon Daito and Kondo, which are the symbols of Mt. Koya, and the combination with the autumn leaves makes them even more beautiful. Danjo Garan｜Spots｜Wakayama Prefecture Official Tourism Site 2. Kongobuji Temple The head temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect. The contrast between the historical buildings and the autumn leaves, such as the impressive main hall with a cypress bark roof and measuring approximately 60m from east to west and 70m from north to south, and Banryutei, one of the largest rock gardens in Japan, is breathtaking. A must-see. Don’t forget to get the limited goshuin stamp
commemorating the 20th anniversary of the World Heritage Site registration! Kongobuji Temple | Spots | Wakayama Prefecture Official Tourism Site 3. Okunoin It is the site of the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi Kukai, and is one of the two sacred sites on Mt. Koya, along with Danjo Garan. The shrine stretches for about 2 kilometers from Ichinohashi Bridge to the shrine, and as you walk along the approach lined with more than 200,000 memorial towers and gravestones, you will be greeted by brightly colored autumn leaves. Okunoin | Spots | Wakayama Prefecture Official Tourism Site 4. Koya Ryujin Skyline A mountain road with a total length of 42.7 km that connects Mt. Koya and Ryujin Onsen. There is a primeval forest of beech and other trees surrounding Mt. Gomadan, also known as the “roof of Kishu,” and the entire mountain is covered in autumn leaves. The final destination, Ryujin Onsen, is a famous hot spring that is known as “Japan’s Three Beautiful Hot Springs” due to the quality of its spring water, which is highly effective for beautifying the skin. You can refresh your mind and body by soaking in the beautiful autumn leaves in the mountains and the famous hot springs. Takano Ryujin Skyline | Spots | Wakayama Prefecture Official Tourism Site
■Sacred land resort Wakayama campaign underway! To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the registration of “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range” as a World Heritage Site, Wakayama Prefecture is holding the “Sacred Land Resort! Wakayama Campaign” starting in July 2024. We welcome visitors with commemorative stamps and special visits at shrines and temples such as Mt. Koya and the Kumano Sanzan, walking events on the Kumano Kodo and Koya pilgrimage routes, and special projects and events throughout the prefecture. Please take this opportunity to enjoy a special trip to Wakayama! ＞Special website for “Sacred Resort! Wakayama Campaign”
https://www.wakayama-kanko.or.jp/features/20th-koyasan-kumano/ ＞We are also disseminating Wakayama tourism information on SNS! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nagomi.wakayama.tourism/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nagomi_wakayama_tourism/ ■Contact
information regarding events and campaigns A sacred resort! Wakayama Campaign Promotion Council Secretariat (Wakayama Prefecture Tourism Promotion Division) Phone: 073-441-2775 H P：
https://wakayama-kanko.or.jp/