Tokugawa family mausoleum

The Tokugawa Family Mausoleum, quietly located deep within Kongobuji Temple, is a mausoleum for the Tokugawa family built by the third shogun, Iemitsu. The two buildings flanking it are dedicated to the first shogun, Ieyasu, and the second, Hidetada, respectively. Designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan, the contrast between the gorgeous decorations of the Momoyama period and the subdued design of the early Edo period is a sight to behold. Nestled in the quiet forests of Mount Koya, this mausoleum is a place that speaks to the deep ties between the Tokugawa Shogunate and Mount Koya. With relatively few tourists, it is a spot where you can quietly feel the weight of history. Admission is 200 yen.