Things to see and do Kōyasan

It is the largest cemetery in Kōya-san. Along the aisles, more than two hundred thousand tombs of daimyō, religious (including Daishonin and Shinran), samurai or simple people were built. The best thing is to enter the Niveau-hashi bridge and follow the driveway that goes into the forest. The driveway is all the more impressive in the morning or evening, when it is lit in the glow of the lanterns. At the north end of the cemetery is the Tōrō-dō where you can burn thousands of lanterns. Two of them are supposed to burn since the th century. Immediately afterwards, the Mizumuke Jizo, of the rows of statuettes of Jizo, standing at the foot of the Gobyo-no-hashi bridge. By crossing the bridge, you don't need to talk anymore. At the end of the road, you will reach the mausoleum of Kūkai, also known as Ereader Daishi. According to the tradition Shingon, Kūkai is a very important character because he must help the Buddha of the Future, during his coming, to salvation of souls.

Founded in 816 in Kudoyama by Kōbō-Daishi, at the foot of Mount Kôya, this temple marks the beginning of the pilgrimage paths to Koyasan. It is thus part of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountains listed by Unesco. Until 1800, women could not go to Koyasan to pray. This temple, on the road, was therefore a key stop for women wishing to pray. Today, there are many offerings in the shape of breasts. It is a recognized temple for pregnant women and those who wish to be cured of an illness.