Kōya

Koyasan Town in Wakayama Prefecture is home to Mount Koya, the sacred site of Shingon Buddhism founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai. The town flourishes as a religious center around Kongobuji Temple, with many pilgrims visiting Okunoin. It's globally renowned as a center of Japanese Buddhist culture, offering experiences like staying at temple lodgings and enjoying traditional Buddhist cuisine.