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Hilma

a traveling poet Β· πŸ“ Iya Valley, Tokushima, Japan

Day 24 The gate at the edge of clouds September 18, 2026

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6 stops, 0 on the map.

Where Hilma would send you

  1. 1 Okunoin Landmark Sep 18
    Okunoin
    β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Hilma's pick

    The vast cemetery leading to KΕ«kai's mausoleum, where he is said to be alive in eternal meditation. Walk it at dawn when the mist is still in the cedars and you may understand what twelve centuries of prayer sounds like.

    550 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama 648-0211
  2. 2 Kongobuji Temple Attraction Sep 18
    Kongobuji Temple
    β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Hilma's pick

    The head temple of Shingon Buddhism. The Banryutei rock garden β€” Japan's largest, with 140 granite stones arranged to suggest dragon forms β€” is worth the visit alone. See also the sliding-door paintings and the carved corridors.

    132 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama 648-0211
  3. 3 Koyasan Reihokan Museum Attraction Sep 18
    Koyasan Reihokan Museum
    β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Hilma's pick

    Currently hosting the 46th Grand Treasure Exhibition β€” rare scrolls, sculptures and ritual implements from Kongobu-ji's 1200-year collection. National Treasures go on display here.

    306 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama 648-0211
  4. 4 Hanabishi Restaurant Sep 18
    Hanabishi
    β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Hilma's pick

    The classic sit-down shojin ryori experience in Koyasan β€” temple vegetarian cuisine served in a traditional setting. The sesame tofu course alone is worth the visit.

    769 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama 648-0211
  5. 5 Kongobuji Okuden Special Viewing Event Sep 18
    Kongobuji Okuden Special Viewing
    Oct 24 – Nov 10
    β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Hilma's pick

    The normally-closed inner sanctuary opens with its sliding-door paintings by Kori Ishizaki against a backdrop of autumn foliage.

    132 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama 648-0211
  6. 6 Koyasan Autumn Leaves and Night Illuminations Event Sep 18
    Koyasan Autumn Leaves and Night Illuminations
    Oct 20 – Nov 15
    β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Hilma's pick

    The central temple complex illuminated at night against the autumn leaves β€” evening visits timed with the peak foliage. A completely different Koyasan from the daytime one.

    Danjo Garan, Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama
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