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Episode Details: Koyasan: In Pursuit of Enlightenment
Koyasan: In Pursuit of Enlightenment
Series: Journeys in Japan
Season: Season 14
Episode Number: 24
Air Date:
Duration: 28 min
Koyasan, in the mountains of Wakayama Prefecture, is a sacred site of Shingon Buddhism. It was founded by the visionary monk, Kukai, about 1,200 years ago. Pilgrims and tourists alike stay in shukubo temple lodgings, some of which even feature luxury rooms. Visitors enjoy shojin vegetarian cuisine, meditation sessions and walks through the forests, as well as a famous cemetery. On this journey, British photographer Alfie Goodrich explores the tangible, and intangible, treasures of mysterious Koyasan.
Cast and Guests
Bill Sullivan
Self - Narrator (voice)