3-Day Koya-cho itinerary guide

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Top stops to prioritize

Kongobu-ji Okuno-in
Koyasan Washoku Dining Hachiyo
Niutsuhime Shrine
Ima-chan
Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Suzumeno kakurenbo
Koyasanokunoin Parking Lot
Kongo Sammai-in

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Kongobu-ji Danjo Garan (Elevated Precinct), with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

Kongobu-ji Okuno-in
Koyasanokunoin Parking Lot
Kongo Sammai-in
Kongobu-ji
Koyasan Daishikyokai
Kongobu-ji Danjo Garan (Elevated Precinct)
Kongobu-ji Kompon Daito (Grand Central Pagoda)

Day 2: Northeast side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the northeast side side of town.

Niutsuhime Shrine
Zenmyosho-in Temple (Sanada-an Hermitage)
Gokurakubashi Station
Tokugawa Clan Mausoleum
Nyonin-do Hall
Daimon Gate

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Yochi-in Temple (Pilgrim's Lodging).

Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Yochi-in Temple (Pilgrim's Lodging)
Koyasan Saizen-in Temple
Karukaya-do Hall
Koyasan Special Head Temple Shojoshin-in
Okunoin Cemetery

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