Twelve sixth grade students appointed as "child tourism ambassadors" by this west Japan town recently showcased the results ...

KOYA, Wakayama -- A luxurious suite at a temple lodging facility on Mount Koya, a sacred Buddhist site in western Japan, has been attracting a surge of reservations from foreigners despite its ...

Mount Koya's tranquil trails lead to hidden temples, inviting you to hike through history and find peace in the stillness.

Koyasan is part of the Koya-Ryujin Quasi-National Park and where those who complete the Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage go to give thanks. The monk Kukai (774-835), not satisfied with the Buddhist ...

This area is home to three deeply spiritual locations, including Kumano, home of nature worship; Yoshino and Omine, a training ground; and Mt. Koya, a foundational site for Japanese Buddhism.

I want to keep sharing the charms of Mount Koya, with its important buildings and beautiful nature." (Japanese original by Hiroshi Fujiwara, Hashimoto Local Bureau) ...