【日本最古の宗教都市】1200年の歴史を持つ高野山一泊二日のひとり旅｜肉や魚を一切使わない精進料理を体験
This time, I visited a World Heritage site surrounded by mountains at an altitude of about 800 meters. Enjoy the world of one of Japan’s major Buddhist sacred sites. The journey starts at Osaka Namba Station. This time, we’re heading to Mount Koya in Wakayama Prefecture, next to Osaka. For the trip to Mount Koya, I recommend a reserved seat on the limited express train. Today, I’m boarding the limited express train “Koya.” Its retro look is adorable. All seats on the limited express train are reserved. With the limited express, you’re guaranteed a seat and don’t need to switch trains. This is my seat! Now, let’s begin the approximately 1 hour and 30 minute train ride. The best season to visit Mount Koya is early November. Autumn is when the leaves on Mount Koya are at their most beautiful, so I’m really looking forward to it. After the train ride, we’ll transfer to the Mount Koya Cable Car. The cable car covers a height difference of 328 meters in about 5 minutes. Since it’s the best season, the car is packed. Arriving at Mount Koya Station. At this altitude, the surroundings are shrouded in mist! It’s pretty cold! To reach the center of Mount Koya, we need to take a bus from here. The bus ride takes about 20 minutes. Getting to Mount Koya from Namba Station feels like a mini-trip! It takes quite a bit of time. I can see the town coming into view! Mount Koya is a sacred Buddhist site with over 1,200 years of history. It houses around 117 temples, making it a World Heritage site rich in religious history. Out of these 117 temples, 52 offer lodging for general visitors. The temple lodge I’m staying at is about a 5-minute walk from Senjuinbashi Station. Mount Koya Ichijoin Temple. I chose a lodging plan that accommodates solo travelers this time. As I proceed through the solemn and majestic entrance, I can see the temple I’ll be staying in. Check-in is at 3:00 p.m. At the Nokyojo, they sell items related to Mount Koya, such as books, amulets, and incense. The lodging includes an “upper tier room” designed for feudal lords to stay in. You’re free to enter and look around. Photography was not allowed in the main hall this time, but permission was granted for other areas. I’ll be staying in a single-occupancy room named “Sara.” Wow! It’s beautiful! The room is 8 tatami mats in size (about 12–15 square meters). From the large windows, you can enjoy the seasonal views of the fountain garden. It’s such a luxury to have this space all to myself. Koi fish are swimming gracefully. So cute… There’s an extra futon in the closet. There’s also a refrigerator and a safe. The entrance includes a sink and a toilet. Since Kobo Daishi Kukai founded it as a Shingon Buddhism training site, Mount Koya has developed into Japan’s largest religious city over 1,200 years. The room has books that contain the teachings of Kukai. Applications for offerings and prayers can be submitted from the room. The shelf next to the hanging scroll has tea, a hot water pot, and a drink menu. Making tea with a teapot feels very Japanese and lovely. They also sell beverages for a fee. You can purchase local sake from Wakayama and soft drinks made with fruits. There were two types of sweets on the table. “Miroku Stone” by Kasakuni, a long-established Japanese confectionery store in Koyasan with over 150 years of history. It’s filled with sweet bean paste! Delicious! Next, a cracker called “Koya Rokki.” It has a crispy texture and melts in your mouth. Hmm, dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. They seem to have Facebook and Instagram accounts. On the table, there’s an information guide about Ichijoin and Mount Koya. Since there’s a bit of time before dinner, I think I’ll take a slow stroll around the facility. Unfortunately, photography was not allowed inside the main hall. There’s also a Buddhist ritual tool called “Gomagi,” used for offering prayers, for sale within the hall. As I wandered around, I arrived at a spot with a beautiful garden spread out before me. It’s such a peaceful and reassuring atmosphere. There’s also a nostalgic payphone and vending machines inside. Very retro! The three main sightseeing spots at Mount Koya are Danjo Garan, Kongobuji Temple, and Okunoin Temple. Since Danjo Garan, a popular spot at Mount Koya, is near the lodging, I decided to visit. At the entrance of Danjo Garan is the central gate, called “Chumon.” The giant 16-meter-tall gate has statues of the Four Heavenly Kings installed. Whoa… They look pretty scary. Even though I haven’t done anything wrong, I feel like apologizing. After passing through Chumon, I arrive at the famous “Danjo Garan.” Danjo Garan is the first site developed by Kukai when he opened Mount Koya. Established in 817 with his disciples, it took over ten to twenty years to complete. I came to enjoy the autumn leaves at Mount Koya, but they’ve only just started to turn this year. Maybe I came a bit too early? Walking in the ancient natural surroundings clears my mind and makes me feel refreshed. The time is 5:30 p.m. Dinner is brought to my room. Each dish is carefully and beautifully arranged. Dinner is a vegetarian Buddhist cuisine called “Shojin Ryori,” with no meat or fish. “Shojin” means to abstain from evil, do good, and diligently pursue virtue. In the Shojin Ryori at Ichijoin, they actively use vegetables grown without fertilizers or pesticides, called “natural farming.” In Buddhism, food is considered a form of training. It looks beautiful and luxurious, despite having no meat or fish. Here is Yuba sashimi. Its smooth texture and refined taste are exquisite. Ichijoin’s Shojin Ryori incorporates vegetables grown using “natural farming” without fertilizers or pesticides. The dishes flavored with kombu dashi are delicate and delicious. Perfect for autumn: tempura of autumn leaves. And here’s a sesame-dressed dish with abalone mushroom and seri greens. Speaking of Mount Koya, there’s goma (sesame) tofu. It’s creamy and super delicious. The texture is like pudding. While eating, I received steamed and fried dishes. The steamed dish is kabocha bun, and the fried one is a croquette of soy milk cheese and mushrooms. White rice is provided upon request. The kabocha bun is chewy and so tasty. As you can see, it has a nice, bouncy texture. The sauce is maitake mushroom-based. The croquette, of course, doesn’t contain meat. The soy milk cheese is creamy and delicious! The noodle dish is Yuba somen. Whoa! Such a big Yuba! I’ll enjoy it with komatsuna, pickled plum, and tororo kombu. It warms both my stomach and heart. For dessert, grapes and pear. It was a satisfying, delicious, and healthy meal! In November, the night temperature at Mount Koya drops to 9°C. I’m heading to the bath. The room has a yukata, towel, and toothbrush. Ichijoin’s large bath uses precious spring water from Mount Koya, heated for bathing. When I returned to the room, the futon had already been prepared. Goodnight… Good morning, everyone. It’s 7:00 a.m., time for breakfast. The breakfast is also lavish. There’s also a hot pot with yuba, lettuce, mushrooms, and mochi. Seeing a hot pot at a ryokan, cooking on the table, is exciting, isn’t it? The soup is already flavored, so there’s no need for extra sauce. Breakfast is also a luxurious Shojin Ryori meal. There’s rice, miso soup, and several side dishes. Rice is prepared in an ohitsu, allowing you to eat as much as you want. I’m already full from breakfast. After a few minutes, the hot pot is ready. The ingredients are simple, but very delicious. The mochi is a bit hard to grab… Shojin Ryori is made from grains, beans, vegetables, and other plant-based ingredients. Here’s a dish called ganmodoki, made to resemble meat or fish. The dessert is a pear compote. With such delicious and luxurious meals, I could eat this every day. Check-out is at 10:00 a.m. Staying at a temple lodge at Mount Koya, surrounded by tranquility and nature, was a precious experience that allowed me to forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and truly relax. Where should I go next? Thank you for watching until the end!
今回の旅は、日本仏教の一大聖地「高野山」！
標高約800mの山々に囲まれた世界遺産、高野山で宿坊体験をしてきました。厳粛で荘厳な雰囲気が漂う空間や、四季折々の美しい泉水庭園、伝統の精進料理など、心癒される特別な体験をお届けします。
旅のスタートは大阪・なんば駅から特急「こうや」に乗車。高野山ケーブルカーを経て、幻想的な霧に包まれた高野山へと進みます。
宿泊先は、千手院橋駅から徒歩約5分の「一乗院」。厳かな雰囲気の中、四季の移ろいを楽しめるお部屋に滞在しました。
精進料理「花山吹」は、肉や魚を一切使わず、自然農法で育てられた新鮮な野菜を使った美しい料理。
仏教体験も充実！写経・写仏や阿字観（要予約）など、真言密教ならではの特別な体験が可能です。
施設情報
お食事：朝食・夕食は輪島塗の御膳で提供。特別御膳も選べます（+5,000円）。
お風呂：高野山の湧き清水を使った大浴場（16:00〜21:00利用可能）
御供養・御祈祷：先祖供養や開運成就の祈祷も承っております。
営業時間
チェックイン：17:00まで
チェックアウト：10:00
門限：21:00
高野山での宿坊体験は、静寂と自然に包まれた贅沢な時間。皆様も心からリフレッシュできるこの場所へ、ぜひ足を運んでみてください！
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00:00 オープニング
00:30 特急電車こうやに乗車
03:30 高野山に到着
05:10 宿坊”一乗院”に到着
13:03 高野山の壇上伽藍
15:09 夕食の精進料理
21:35 朝食の精進料理
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49 Comments
近くをしょっちゅう通るのですが、近いせいかして、中々、行かないですね💦
現地に着かれて、お宿や、周りの店舗なんか見ていると、行きたくなりました✨️😊
車ではなくて、行く際は、電車にして、高野山を満喫したいと思います🚃💨こちらの動画を参考にして🎶
1:08 – nice editing touch – too few people give a clearer view/more info like this.
Thank you for a wonderful video! Such a lovely and peaceful stay.
Дуже приємне місце,цікаво,красиво,затишно 🤗🥰🙏 Їжа взагалі чудова теж )) Гарна подорож,дякую! 💗😃🇯🇵🫶🇺🇦
❤
こんにちわちひろ。
あなたの名誉のために、私は日本のラーメンスープを食べています。
ご存知のとおり、モントリオールでは現在午後 6 時 21 分、気温は (8 度) です。
寺院にいる間、あなたに捧げる唱題:
オーム シュリ シッディ ヴィニャカヤ ナマハ
僕も以前、永平寺には行った事があります。
まだ、今の様なネット社会・１人１台コンピューター時代ではない頃です。
入館時に、「カメラを向けたらダメ」とか「私語はダメ」とか、多々注意やルールの説明があって見学しましたが、坊さんはキーボードパチパチと、売り上げ管理を行っており、入館者には徒歩移動させといて、自分達のエレベーター移動には、驚きました。
宗教も、イベントやショーなんやと。
然も法人で無税、儲かってんやなぁってのが感想でしたね。
精進料理も食べましたが、食べた気がせず、僕は”俗物”でエエと、思いましたね。
だってメンチカツ、美味しいですやん。
チャーシュー麵、行きたいもんなぁ。
ありがとうございます！
Thank you for a lovely video. Please do more like this. It's so lovely to see tradition and customs.
arigato gozaimasu
Wow! What an amazing Temple. I just love your videos and your passion to show us such beautiful things and places. I'm a vegetarian and I would love th food! Take care.
懐かしいですね。 林間学校で高野山の宿坊に泊まった事を思い出します。 大きくて怖いイメージだったのですが、雰囲気が変わっていて再度泊まってみたいと思います。
ピンクの電話は動いているのですか？
I'm From India😊😊
That was a beautiful video.
Thanks for you videos!
Интересно узнать о культуре и религии Японии 🧠
i keep waiting for a video 😁
Japan 🇯🇵 is an amazing and inspiring country 😺👍.
And this channel deserves a new subscriber from Vantaa, Finland 🇫🇮 😺👍.
Thank you 😸😺👍.
Видео необычное… но вот, если честно, по поводу вегетарианского меню – для самых-самых обычных женщин и мужчин, как для вас этот завтрак и обед? Все понятно, что культуры разные и многим будет удивлением национальная кухня… но ведь можно необыкновенно вкусно приготовить овощные блюда…
When I was a kid we lived along the Nankai Rail Koya line before moving to US. The Hawks baseball stadium was right near Namba terminal (the start of the video)
Thanks for the nostalgia. (although it looks nothing like I remember).
この動画で宿坊に興味を持ち一乗院を予約しました。
楽しみです。
This place looks so cool 😮
👍👍👍👍👍
That looked so tranquil and relaxing
❤ from the UK
日本で懐石料理はたくさん食べてみたのですが、いまだに精進料理には触れたことがありません。 機会があれば、高野山に訪問したいですね。高野山は標高が高いせいか秋の天気のようですね。 私が11月初めに関西地域を旅行した時は大雨が降り、天気が少し暑いほどでした。
Citadina carina koyasan❤❤
Camera e giardino in stile giapponese sono stupendi
Davero una localita stupenda imersa in una natutra altretanto bella ❤❤ e buonissimo cibo vegetariano😊😊
What a stunning place with a long history. ❤
私は高野山の麓にある、橋本市に実家がありますが、高野山はほんとに空気がちがうんですよね。今では都会に住んでいる私も、年に一度は実家に行く前に高野山に行くようにしています。
I visited Koyasan and stayed in temple lodgings back in 2000. It was a wonderful visit; a very special place. I enjoyed watching this and being reminded of it.
Какая красивая наша планета. Тихо, вкусно и спокойно 🙋👍
안녕하세요 일본 여행 중이라서 이제야 최근 영상을 봤네요😢
후쿠오카 여행을 끝내고 오사카에서 여행중입니다! 전에 이츠카 씨가 소개해주신 명문 타이요페리를 탔어요 너무 좋은 경험이었습니다! 이츠카씨 덕분에 즐거운 여행을 즐기고 있습니다 항상 좋은 영상 감사합니다! 앞으로도 일본의 다양한 장소를 추천해주세요😊
언젠가 일본에 다시 오게 된다면 또 이츠카씨의 영상을 참고하고 싶어요!
Itsuka Japan 언제나 응원하고 있습니다!🦭🦭🦭
That looks so relaxing there and the food looks amazing and yummy!
Great Video… as always. Iove your vids. Thank you 👍👍👍
Honestly, I would be bored, and isn't that how life is? Though it is a nice pace.
Wahh.. sepertinya menu vegetarian budha..bisa dimakan oleh saya yang ber agama islam 😊
I remember Koyasan as very tranquil and healing. Oku no In was especially magnificent, and a slightly frightening place. I certainly believed in spirits when visited.
Just gotten back from Japan yesterday! Wished I've seen your video earlier, as I was in Osaka for 4nights, before flying off to Fukuoka for anotger 4nights..guess, I'll have more excuses for another trip next year to Japan ❤
Always delightful Someday!
Totemeo muskashi!
💛💛💛
료칸은 일본문화를 체험하는곳이죠 단순 숙소가아니라
Thank you for the video! It was peaceful
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2020년 1월 코로나 직전에 고야산을 갔었어요
많이 추웠고 불상도 신기했어요
저 높은 곳에 대학도 있고 신기한 것이 많았어요^^
いつも一人で旅行されてるんですか？
Text and unnecessary black background is WAY too big.
1人で高野山に行くのに参考になりました。宿坊のおひとり様も検索すると2名からだったりうまく探せませんでした
余計なBGMもなく宿の雰囲気が十分に伝わってる動画ですね。
高野山に行ってここに泊まってみたくなりました。