S7·E3 Koyasan: New Year at a Traditional Power Spot
- Episode
- Season 7, Episode 3
- Air Date
- February 16, 2016
- Runtime
- 28 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
The sacred area of Koyasan was founded in the year 816 by Kukai, a Japanese monk who went to China to learn the practices of esoteric Buddhism. Kukai is also known by his posthumous name, Kobo Daishi. Together with other sacred sites in the Kii mountains, Koyasan has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. There are about 50 temple lodgings (known as shukubo) at Koyasan. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Jenn Barr stays at one of these lodgings and experiences the way the New Year is welcomed at this traditional power spot.
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When did Season 7 Episode 3 of Journeys in Japan air?
Season 7, Episode 3 ('Koyasan: New Year at a Traditional Power Spot') originally aired on February 16, 2016.
How long is Season 7 Episode 3 ('Koyasan: New Year at a Traditional Power Spot')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 28 minutes.
What happens in Journeys in Japan Season 7 Episode 3?
The sacred area of Koyasan was founded in the year 816 by Kukai, a Japanese monk who went to China to learn the practices of esoteric Buddhism. Kukai is also known by his posthumous name, Kobo Daishi. Together with other sacred sites in the Kii mountains, Koyasan has been designated as a UNESCO Worl...
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