As Koyasan's central temple complex, Garan was established by Kobo Daishi after he famously hurled a ritual tool from China that miraculously landed in a mountaintop pine tree. Today, visitors can still admire that legendary three-needled pine alongside magnificent structures like the towering Konpon Daito pagoda. Wandering through these serene, forested grounds offers an atmospheric journey into over a millennium of esoteric Buddhist tradition. It remains an essential, deeply meditative highlight for anyone exploring the sacred mountain.
- Temples & Shrines
- Historical Landmarks
- Buddhism
- Sacred Sites
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