Dharma Roads
Wakayama · Japan · East Asia
Koyasan
A mountain monastery town founded by Kukai in 816, with about 50 temples that take guests.
Local tip
Stay in a shukubo for a shojin ryori vegetarian dinner and the dawn service. Walk Okunoin cemetery at dusk.
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Osaka Kansai (KIX), 80 km
- Suggested stay
- 2 days
- Best season
- Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov
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Visa and entry: Japan
Visa exemption for about 70 countries, usually up to 90 days.
Register on Visit Japan Web for faster immigration and customs. Shukubo temple lodgings at Koyasan book out in autumn.
Rough daily cost per person
| ৳ BDT | ₹ INR | US$ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backpacker | ৳9,760 | ₹7,040 | US$80 |
| Mid-range | ৳19,520 | ₹14,080 | US$160 |
| Comfort | ৳42,700 | ₹30,800 | US$350 |
Rooms, food, local transport and entry fees; international flights excluded. Exchange rates are approximate.
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Last updated: 2026-10-17