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Koyasan Okunoin, Koya-cho

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Must see · Cemetery · Religious Site
Explore Japan’s largest cemetery, Koyasan Okunoin, situated on Mount Koya among tall, ancient cedar trees. Cross the first bridge to enter the cemetery, which houses over 200,000 tombstones, and enjoy a peaceful 2 km (1.2 mi) walk to the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi’s eternal meditation. Wander between tombs of all shapes and sizes, some covered in moss and some more recent, including the final resting places of important lords and monks. You can also take a shorter path passing by a recent cemetery expansion and view a memorial to pests, which was erected by an exterminator company. Using our custom trip planner, Koya-cho attractions like Koyasan Okunoin can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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FROM $230 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mt Koya 1 Day Trip - Okunoin Temple & Danjo Garan Temples from Osaka
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FROM $137 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mt. Koya Full-Day Private Tour (Osaka departure) with Nationally-Licensed Guide
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FROM $98 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mt. Koya Half-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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  • By Rogério D
    Peaceful...Impressive!! It’s our second visit there (the first was in 2011) and worth every step across this Buddhist sacred place!  more »
  • By Komator
    Okunoin Cemetery is really impressive, big, with history. We did the night visit and I thought that it's not worth paying to have a guide. They explain you things, but nothing you can't know taking a....  more »
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  • By Mateu Villaret
    This cemetery is the place where all the warlords and samurais was buried on the past. There is also emperors and kings, the surrounding forest is beautiful and peaceful Those are quiet times in japan, there are no tourist from overseas and this places are almost empty. I been 2 time at sunrise si the best time, we also been on the night and definitely is not you place if you are easy to get scared. Overall for me the best place in koyasan
  • By Lourlie Rabot
    Rightfully one of the most beautiful cemetery in the world. The drive is all worth it.
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