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A Journey Through Mount Koya's Sacred Sanctuary

MOUNT KOYA, JAPAN - JUNE 13: A traveler stands in front of the Daimon Gate, a grand two-story main entrance to the mountain temple settlement featuring large carved Nio guardian statues, on Mount Koya (Koyasan) in Koya-cho, Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 13, 2026. This steep valley settlement along the Nankai Koya Line railway corridor serves as the historical gateway and trailhead for the ancient Choishi-michi pilgrimage route up to Mount Koya (Koyasan), preserving traditional Japanese mountainside architecture featuring tiled roofs and terraced foundations. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13882086
Date Taken	13 June 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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