Come Join us as we travel by car, train to cable car and even riding bus to snowy place and contemplative surroundings of "KOYASAN" UNESCO World Heritage Site.
From Osaka, we drove 1 hour to KAMIKOSAWA Station (A local train station). We arrived by 12nn to catch train by 12:51pm. It is the farthest that we can go by car due to heavy snow at the peak. We don't want to take a risk by climbing KOYASAN Mountains without our snow gear so we decided to stop by nearest train station we had on the road.
From KAMIKOSAWA STATION, it's easy to get the ticket (no need to pay yet, you will reach the counter at the BUS STATION - your last stop) After the train station, it will route you automatically to the CABLE CAR and from the CABLE CAR going to the BUS STATION. Bus will route you to KOYASAN. Going back home is vice versa. It's so easy. No hassle with the transportation. Please be mindful of the SCHEDULED TRAIN in every area. Please double check the last TRIP of the BUS and ask locals where's the proper BUS STOP location. We took the 6:30pm, last BUS TRIP going back to CABLE CAR to TRAIN STATION.
KOYASAN : UNESCO World Heritage Site
Film Editor: Maria Theresa Hemmendinger ヘメンディンガーマリアテレサ
In partnership with JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization)
“Learning more about the history and spirituality of Buddhism, Koyasan is a symbol of the fusion of cultures. After completing 100 days of training, monks come to thank Koyasan's guardian Gods where Mount Kōya is. Located in a large temple settlement in Wakayama Prefecture, the south of Osaka, Japan."
When you are driving your car starting to a point of DRY AREA, You will never realize what's waiting for you in KOYASAN. Visitors must be aware that temperatures in elevated mountainous area of Koyasan are significantly cooler.
Koyasan is most conveniently accessed by Nankai Railways, Reachable by slow, countryside trains... The journey of transferring from local train to riding cable car is an amazing experience IF YOU LOOK AT D WINDOW there's absolutely beautiful surroundings. and to sum up everything, the destination is well worth the effort.
Usually, in our journey, CABLE CAR is a must. Shooting the rail with snow, green and brown trees outside plus the PULLEY is a jampack in the eyes of traveler while climbing. These are what we called aesthetic piece of engineering machines with a lot of moving parts... And JAPAN is very famous on that. Even the kids will enjoy the ride. Considering cable rides in our journey, our clips are more on cinematic style. Capturing these machines in action is part of our style.
Among the most popular tourist attractions in KOYASAN are many fine historic buildings. We walked along a very good Japanese Architectural Shrines and Traditional Houses. Its a good feeling as if you are doing ice walking tour with Plenty of snow.
It is difficult to grasp the vast scale of Koyasan because Aside from spiritual atmosphere, If you walk early morning or late afternoon, Kids can still enjoy the SNOW. Its like for them, it is one of the most incredible site. Our daughter even enjoy doing SNOW ANGEL in a virgin snow. You have to See it for yourself.
Koyasan has been designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, together with (Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range)
This journey wouldn't be complete if there's no authentic place like OMIYAGE SHOP.
We bought KAKI LEAVES TEA, Ampogaki (dried khaki fruit), KONYAKKU and chilli powder (TAKANOTSUME). Feel the traditional nostalgia of KOYASAN!
About the DELICACY, ENJOYABLE FOOD and OMIYAGE... We have the best recommendations in this video such as SHOJIN-RYORI, A vegetarian Buddhist Cuisine. We even managed to stop by a local shop where you can have your OMIYAGE from KOYASAN locals.
Experience a fine dining of SHOJIN-RYORI (A vegetarian Buddhist Cuisine) at HANABISHI RESTAURANT https://www.hanabishi-web.jp/en
"Special Food served in Historical Dishes used in temple events handed down by Monks for Generations."
KONNYAKU NO SATO (Omiyage Shop) 322-3 Hoshikawa, 大字 Katsuragi, Ito District, Wakayama 649-7152
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Film Editor: Maria Theresa Hemmendinger ヘメンディンガーマリアテレサ
Arranged by: Eric Hemmendinger
Photographed by: Maria Theresa Hemmendinger ヘメンディンガーマリアテレサ
In partnership with JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization) #jnto
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