Morning service (asanootsutome) at a Buddhist temple on Koyasan

Posted on October 3rd, 2017 under Japan. Tags: buddhist, fudoin, koyasan 高野山, Nikon D600. Comments Off on 朝のお勤め

Posted on April 26th, 2017 under Japan. Tags: cemetery, koyasan 高野山, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, okunoin japanese cemetery 奥の院. Comments Off on Peaceful place

Fudoin on Koyasan

I hadn’t done much research on Koyasan before spending the night there. I figured temple lodging would be rather rustic. On the contrary, the experience was lovely and luxurious.

Posted on March 20th, 2017 under Japan. Tags: buddhist, fudoin, garden, koyasan 高野山, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, temples. Comments Off on Temple Lodging (Shukubo)

Should you ever find yourself on Koyasan, here is a little secret. Everyone is eating breakfast and dinner (in their shukubo) at about the same time. Set your meal time to be on the edge of those times (first or last). If first, head out immediately after eating to find deserted, instead of crowded, temples and shrines. If last, explore just before eating. You’ll be amazed at how much better a temple site can look and feel when you are the only one there.

Posted on January 30th, 2017 under Japan. Tags: Kongobuji 金剛峯寺, koyasan 高野山, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, photomerge. Comments Off on Koyasan’s Kongobuji

Lucky charms in a magical place.

Posted on January 18th, 2017 under Japan. Tags: koyasan 高野山, lanterns, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, okunoin japanese cemetery 奥の院. Comments Off on Okunoin