My Buddhist Temple stay in Kōyasan, Japan by Drakoadventure I finally made it to Kōyasan (Mount Koya) —a place I’ve been curious about for so long. Tucked away in the mountains of Wakayama, it’s the heart of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism , founded by the monk Kūkai (also known as Kōbō Daishi) . And let me tell you, it feels like stepping into another world. If you are looking for a serene, peaceful and spiritual retreat in Japan. This is the place. Staying at Fukuchi-in Temple Click here to BOOK IT In choosing where I would stay as a solo-woman traveller. I decided to stay at Fukuchi-in temple , one of the traditional Buddhist temples that also doubles as a shukubō (temple lodging). It's also within walking distance of Mount Koya's main tourist attractions (Danjogaran, Kongobuji Temple, Oku-no-sono, etc.) and the surrounding area offers a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. The natural scenery, including the courtyard, dry landscape ga...