Tokugawa Clan Mausoleum

One of the many items we viewed on our long walks around Koyasan

We enjoyed it, seeing many of these sight. So much too see and take in, put on your good walking shoes that you can easily slip on and off though as you’ll be taking them off a fair bit as you walk th...

twin mausoleum but no description in any language ,just sign at the entrance

the twin wooden mausoleum of Togugawa family member are both masterpieces of artwork of those time. What a pity !! I didn't know much about it because of lack of signs with description in other langua...

Incredibly sombre building nestled in the forest

Well worth the 1.6km walk along the path (much shorter if you use the paths from the car park) and an incredibly spiritual place even though I am not a buddhist. Whilst much of the large area is op...

Beautiful detailing

The mausoleum is a few minute walk off the main street of Koya. The mausoleum buildings are beautiful decorated. Access is limited. Worth the walk? Yes. A disaster if you miss it? No.

Rip off

Two old mausoleum buildings in a small yard that is not well maintained... Takes about 2 minutes to visit while getting charged 200JPY per person. Complete rip off.