My first time to Japan!

[samurai007]

Originally Posted by samokan

Finally visited Koyasan, now I understand why you like it. I absolutely love the place, so much better than Kyoto. And during our return trip to Osaka it rain and the mountain was absolutely amazing, eerie but amazing.

Cool! Did you stay overnight in a temple, or just visit for the day? And I agree, IMO it's a much more interesting and unique place to visit than Kyoto, and off the beaten path so there aren't nearly as many tourists.

I found this pictures on your website, they look great! Did you explore Okuno-in cemetery? That is one of my favorite places to take pictures, there are so many beautiful scenes of statues and torii amid the old trees!

[samokan]

Originally Posted by samurai007

Cool! Did you stay overnight in a temple, or just visit for the day? And I agree, IMO it's a much more interesting and unique place to visit than Kyoto, and off the beaten path so there aren't nearly as many tourists.

I found this pictures on your website, they look great! Did you explore Okuno-in cemetery? That is one of my favorite places to take pictures, there are so many beautiful scenes of statues and torii amid the old trees!

Unfortunately, not this time. My friend and I just toured the place but next I will definitely try to stay at one temple inn. And hopefully with a better camera

When we went there, there are lots of Local Tourist who are on, I think , historical and religious tour.

[samurai007]

Originally Posted by samokan

Unfortunately, not this time. My friend and I just toured the place but next I will definitely try to stay at one temple inn. And hopefully with a better camera

When we went there, there are lots of Local Tourist who are on, I think , historical and religious tour.

Yes, there are some religious pilgrimages there. They usually aren't that many people, at least compared to Kyoto's crowds, but especially around holidays (like Obon) it can get busy there sometimes. As you said, foreign tourists are much rarer there than Kyoto though, it's mostly Japanese people that know about the place.