"I truly felt a great peace walking in this Cemetery and Temple area. There are massive Cedar trees in this preserved area. It lies at about 900 m altitude on Koyasan mountain. The climate is great. The temple is beautiful from the outside. The path up to the temple is very serene. There are many Company sponsored and group sponsored grave sites in the cemetery which is a very revered place for devout Japanese. If you worked for one of the groups or companies represented here, it is my understanding that you can request to have your ashes kept there after cremation. There are many lanterns that light the path so this cemetery can also be visited by night."

Hayes Weggeman

"Our visit to the cemetery was very special. It is one of the most sacred sites in Japan, known as the resting place of Kōbō Daishi, the founder of Shingon Buddhism. Walking among the thousands of tombstones and memorials, some centuries old, gives a strong sense of history and spirituality. We had the opportunity to go with a monk from the hotel where we were staying, and the fact that he spoke fluent English made it much easier to understand the culture and the meaning behind what we were seeing. The visit took place at night, in a sober and impactful atmosphere, which made the whole experience even more memorable. Despite the very cold weather in March, it was absolutely worth it."

Miguel Alves

"One of my favorite places now in Japan. Really enjoyed the remote area and forest. It was neat to see and a cute town to walk around nearby."

Christa Dandoy