The Okunion Cemetery, the largest in Japan, is over a mile's walk in Mt. Koya. This image is just one small glimpse of the over 200,000 tombstones. At the end of the cemetery is where Kukai's mausoleum is located. Mt. Koya was founded by Kukai, who, in search of Buddhist teachings, founded the Shingon school of Buddhism. He had a large following and many wanted to be buried near his mausoleum.

Deer at Nara, Japan.

Located at 16,500 feet above sea level, Rongbuk Monastery is reportedly the highest monastery in the world. Situated just miles away from Mount Everest or Qomolangma in Tibetan, it is certainly the monastery with the best view in the world.

This pathway along a river gorge allows visitors to get close to the beauties of nature. Pathways in Japan take the walker very close to special displays of nature's beauty. Below Nunobiki Herb Garden, Kobe, Japan. by Tim Jekel