Kōya, Japan
高野町
Kōya is a town of 3,279 people in Wakayama, Japan, founded in November 1, 1928.
Why visit Kōya
Townapedia lists 52 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 12 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Koyasan University, Jingamine, Reihokan Museum and Koyasan Reihōkan.
Weather in Kōya
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About Kōya
Kōya (高野町, Kōya-chō) is a town located in Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2021, the town had an estimated population of 2,812, in 1,575 households. It had a population density of 21 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 137.03 square kilometres (52.91 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Kōya, Wakayama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do12
Koyasan University
School · 3.5 km
Higher education institution in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Museums and landmarks52
Koyasan Reihōkan
Museum · 3.8 km
Art museum in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
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40 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes29
Café Hirugashi
Cafe · Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Tea · 3.1 km
725 高野天川線
We, Fr-Mo 11:00-18:00
Hachiyou
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.7 km
Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa-Su 09:00-17:00
17 more on the map.
History
The area of the modern town of Kōya was within ancient Kii Province. It has long been associated with the Shingon Buddhist temple complex on Mount Kōya, which was founded in 816AD. The village of Kōya was established with the creation of the modern municipalities system in April 1889. It was given town status in November 1918. The village of Fuki was annexed by Kōya in June 1958.
From the History section of Kōya, Wakayama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
Sekishoin
Motel and hotel · 2.6 km
571 571 Koyasan, Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture
Churches and places of worship52
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare2
Map of Kōya
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Getting there and nearby towns
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 43 km away.
- Kudoyama 10 km northwest, about 10 min by car
- Hashimoto 12 km north, about 12 min by car
- Kinokawa 20 km west, about 20 min by car
- Shimoichi 23 km northeast, about 23 min by car
- Kawachi-Nagano 26 km north, about 26 min by car
- Iwade 28 km west, about 28 min by car
- Gose 28 km north, about 28 min by car
- Katsuragi 31 km north, about 31 min by car
- Sayama 34 km north, about 34 min by car
- Kishiwada 37 km northwest, about 37 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Danjogaran Koyasan12n3200, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Koyasan University, Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Autumn Koyasan Reihokan02n3200, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Jizo-in Temple Main Gate, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kongobuji Koyasan01n4272, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Kongosanmaiin Tahoto, Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Daien-in Temple Main Gate, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Architectural Detail - Koyasan - Japan - 08 (47956822492), Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bentendake2, KENPEI, CC BY 3.0
- Mount Yoryu1, KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Muryokoin 無量光院, Quwax, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View outside our room at Shojoshin-in (3811127110), Andrea Schaffer from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0
- Tokugawa Mausoleum - Koyasan - Japan - 06 (47956835238), Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 高野山 熊谷寺 Koyasan (Mount Koya) - panoramio, baggio4ever, CC BY 3.0
- 高野山 遍照光院1 Koyasan (Mount Koya) - panoramio, baggio4ever, CC BY 3.0
- Danjogaran Koyasan16n4272, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Koyasan highschool, Bakkai, CC BY 3.0
- Mountain of Jizo statues at Oku-no-in (6156089260), Maarten Heerlien from Voorschoten, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0
- R.I.P. Panasonic (6156084428), Maarten Heerlien from Voorschoten, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0
- Gorintō at Oku-no-in (6155542461), Maarten Heerlien from Voorschoten, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0
- Wakayama mountains (51930398440), Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0
- 高野龍神スカイライン入口(中の橋交差点) Koyaryujin Skyline (Nakanohashi) - panoramio, iloverjoa, CC BY 3.0
- Okunoin - the Path to Kobo Daishi (11043901383), Akuppa John Wigham from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, CC BY 2.0
- Okunoin - the Path to Kobo Daishi (11043717945), Akuppa John Wigham from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, CC BY 2.0
- Okunoin - the Path to Kobo Daishi (11043816826), Akuppa John Wigham from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, CC BY 2.0
- Okunoin - the Path to Kobo Daishi (11043896173), Akuppa John Wigham from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, CC BY 2.0
- Okunoin - the Path to Kobo Daishi (11043745606), Akuppa John Wigham from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, CC BY 2.0
- Okunoin - the Path to Kobo Daishi (11043668705), Akuppa John Wigham from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, CC BY 2.0
- OKU - Jizo statues and memorials at Okunoin Cemetery, Koyasan, Japan, 2015, Josep M. Gracia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OKU - Torii and stone memorial at Okunoin Cemetery, Koyasan, Japan, 2015, Josep M. Gracia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OKU - Visitors at Jizo statues in Okunoin, Koyasan, Japan, 2015, Josep M. Gracia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OKU - Graves in Okunoin Cemetery, Koyasan, Japan, 2015, Josep M. Gracia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OKU - Stone memorials among cedar trees at Okunoin Cemetery, Koyasan, Japan, 2015, Josep M. Gracia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OKU - Stone torii on a forest path at Okunoin, Koyasan, Japan, 2015, Josep M. Gracia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OKU - Main approach through cedar forest at Okunoin, Koyasan, Japan, 2015, Josep M. Gracia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OKU - Jizo statues beside a stream at Okunoin, Koyasan, Japan, 2015, Josep M. Gracia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OKU - Stone bridge in Okunoin Cemetery, Koyasan, Japan, 2015, Josep M. Gracia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OKU - Gobyobashi bridge at Okunoin, Koyasan, Japan, 2015, Josep M. Gracia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OKU - Temple buildings among trees at Okunoin, Koyasan, Japan, 2015, Josep M. Gracia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OKU - Modern graves at Okunoin Cemetery, Koyasan, Japan, 2015, Josep M. Gracia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Okunoin I, Hiro2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
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