In the mountains of Wakayama Prefecture, Japan lies Mount Koya or Koyasan, a sacred town occupied by Buddhist monks. We ventured deep within the town to explore the area’s history and learn more about the esoteric Shingon Buddhism practiced there.

For more about where to visit in Koyasan, check out our article:

This video was made in cooperation with Wakayama Prefecture:

Narration and reporting by Randiah Camille Green

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