Originally Posted by
ksandness
I would like to clarify one point about Mt. Koya.
If you're not going to stay overnight, don't bother. It's a scenic place, but the walk around the cemetery and to the grave of Kukai is interesting mostly to people who are well-versed in Japanese history and/or Shingon Buddhism.
The night in the temple is a worthwhile experience, though.
Had not planned on staying overnight. We will have to reconsider .....