Danjo Garan
4.5 (3095)
152 Kōyasan, Koya, Ito District, Wakayama 648-0211, Japan
Well-known, historical Buddhist temple complex in a serene environment with towering trees.
Duration: 01h00min
+81 736-56-3215
outdoor
paid
daytime
traditional
temples
Opening hours
Mondays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesdays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesdays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursdays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fridays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sundays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
review(s)
3095 review(s)
Annie Sobol in the last week
The Danjo Garan Sacred Temple Complex can be described as the center of Koyasan, which was opened by Kukai (aka Kobo Daishi) as a place for secret training in Shingon esoteric Buddhism. Several temples are located inside the Danjo Garan, and the 49-meter tall Great Stupa is of an especially splendid and impressive scale.
Chiayi Nian a month ago
We visited here in snowing day, atmosphere here is peaceful, making us feeling relaxed.
Drifter Travels 4 months ago
Very serene and peaceful. Was a pleasure just walking around alone and thinking about life in general. A must visit if you are in Koyasan.
Thomas Delemarre 5 months ago
Gorgeous temple complex in the center of Kouyasan with a stunning 50m tall pagoda, which is really impressive. Every temple had it's own entrance fee but there was nobody to collect it, you just have to put it in a box. Just be respectful and pay the fee when you are entring. It's a place where you can enjoy the peace and quiet and the nature surrounding the coplex. We loved coming here.
m H 5 months ago
Such an amazing peaceful place. This is my second time here and it gets better every time. The temples and shrines around here are beautiful to look at!