After spending our first four days in Japan traveling in and around Kyoto, Julia and I took a Shinkansen east to Tokyo. We spent our first day in Tokyo at Asakusa, Shibuya, and the Imperial Gardens.
On our third day in Japan we visited the sites and temples of Koyasan. Koyasan (Mt. Koya) is the epicenter of Shingon Buddhism. You can visit the mausoleum where the founder of Shingon Buddhism, Kobo Daishi, is laid to rest in Koyasan as well.
In day 1 of my 10 day Japan itinerary, I cover the temples of Kyoto. See Nishi Honganji, Kiyomizudera, Higashiyama District, and more.
As a frequent traveler and exploration enthusiast, I’ve stayed in just about every type of accommodation conceivable. After my trip to Japan, I’m going to have to add ryokans as one of my favorites. Find out why in this post!
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