Originally Posted by
Pickles
Posting here because this thread is relevant and has a lot of useful info and links. Question for the crowdsourcers here. I'm thinking of heading to Mt. Koya in the middle of winter, early February. Is that a foolish endeavor? Are we talking really cold?
It can be pretty cold up there in the Winter, but as in many spots in Japan, there is a certain beauty to the winter scenery. Most important is to dress warmly, and stay dry. Enjoy your time up there.