Mount Kōya

Mount Kōya is a mountain in Wakayama prefecture to the south of , , primarily known as the headquarters of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Tokugawa Clan Mausoleum and Kongobu-ji.

Monument
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is a monument.

Buddhist temple
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Kongōbu-ji is the ecclesiastic head temple of Kōyasan Shingon Buddhism, located on , , . Its name means Temple of the Diamond Mountain Peak.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kōya and Kudoyama.

Town
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is a town located in , , . As of 30 November 2021, the town had an estimated population of 2,812, in 1,575 households.

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is a town of 4,000 people in . The town has long been regarded as the gateway to the temples of Mount Koya.

Mount Kōya

Latitude
34.21782° or 34° 13′ 4″ north
Longitude
135.58327° or 135° 34′ 60″ east
Elevation
849 metres (2,785 feet)
Open location code
8Q6Q6H9M+48
Geo­Names ID
1858607
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Satellite Map

Discover Mount Kōya from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Mount Kōya” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “高野山”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Mount Benten and Kōyasan Station.

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