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In my humble opinion, if you go to Koya-san
and don't stay at a temple on the mountain, you are missing
out on a crucial part of your Koya-san visit. They can be
a little expensive (perhaps about $100 US per night), but
it will make your trip to Koya-san unforgettable.
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Gateway to the temple
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The temple entrance
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| The surroundings of our temple, as with most
on the mountain, were beautiful. At present there are 110 temples
on the mountain, but at one time Koya-san had 1,500 temples
and many thousands of monks! |
There was a wonderfully-tended garden
with a lengthy pond and a small rock garden.
| If you do decide to stay at a temple, be sure
and book in advance, especially in the summer, when the weather
on the mountain is terrific. It is very, very cold in the winter
time. |
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The best place in the world
to practice meditation
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