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Daimon Gate at Mount Koya – Konpon Daito Pagoda loop from Kōya

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Daimon Gate at Mount Koya – Konpon Daito Pagoda loop from Kōya

Hard

4.6

(5)

15

hikers

Daimon Gate at Mount Koya – Konpon Daito Pagoda loop from Kōya

05:14

16.6km

630m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

754 m

Nyonindo Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

Part of the Women's Pilgrimage Trail (Nyon-michi): Fresh water and stamp booklets for the trail are available at the information point. The climb is initially steep, but very beautiful.

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2

3.45 km

Gokurakubashi Bridge

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3

15.0 km

Daimon Gate at Mount Koya

Highlight • Monument

Look away from the gate towards the west, ideally at sunset - picturesque

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4

15.0 km

Beautiful view of the mountain slopes towards the west (Osaka/Kobe)

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5

15.6 km

Temple

Highlight • Religious Site

The temple with the pagoda is the landmark.

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6

15.8 km

Konpon Daito Pagoda

Highlight • Religious Site

7

15.8 km

Konpon Daito Pagoda

Highlight • Religious Site

This is the tallest building in Koyasan, being about 48m in height. It was completed in 876. Over the centuries it was destroyed by fire due to lightning strikes five …

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8

16.2 km

Kongobu-ji Temple

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B

16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.02 km

4.92 km

2.45 km

827 m

403 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

4.78 km

1.47 km

231 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (870 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

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11°C

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