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Okunoin Cemetery
奥の院Wakayama · Kansai
Okunoin Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Japan and is the final resting place of Kobo Daishi, the founder of Shingon Buddhism. The serene atmosphere, ancient cedar trees, and thousands of tombstones create a mystical experience for visitors.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.8· 403 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Confirmed as the Koyasan UNESCO-site Okunoin; the walking path and Torodo Hall are free to enter.
- Nearest station
- Gokurakubashi Station
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Open 24 hoursFreeStored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Shin-Osaka Station · ~1h 51m by car
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