Discover the Okuno-in Cemetery, the largest in Japan, with a local guide. Learn about the history of the cemetery and the famous monk Kobo Daishi.
Itinerary
Starting location
Ichino-hashi bridge
1
Okunoin Cemetery, Mount Koya
Guided tour (2 hours)
There is also a plan that covers all major areas of Mount Koya.
2
Finish at
Okuno-in-mae [Koyasan] (bus)
Plan
Immediate Booking
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Koyasan: Okuno-in Cemetery and Kobo Daishi 2 Hour Tour
2 hours
<Inclusions>
Guided tour of Koyasan Okuno-in
Visit to famous samurai graves
Opportunity to experience the sacred atmosphere
<Plan Code>
G-171
Koyasan: All the Highlights of Koyasan with Special Guide 4h
4 hours
<Inclusions>
Guided tour of Koyasan
Admission to Okuno-in, Kongobuji Temple, and Danjo Garan
Professional and experienced guide
<Plan Code>
G-172
Highlights
Discover the Okuno-in Cemetery, the largest in Japan, with a local guide
Learn about the history of the cemetery and the famous monk Kobo Daishi
See the graves of famous Japanese samurai and other notable figures
Feel the sacred atmosphere as you walk through the cemetery
Enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature as you explore the cemetery
What's Included
・Guided tour of Koyasan Okuno-in
・Visit to famous samurai graves
・Opportunity to experience the sacred atmosphere
Experience details
Discover the sacred site of Koyasan Okuno-in with a local guide. Explore the numerous cemeteries and memorial towers lined up toward the place where Kobo Daishi, the famous monk who founded Koyasan 1,000 years ago, is said to have continued his meditation to this day.
Stand at the place where Kobo Daishi is said to have continued his meditation to this day. Feel no sense of foreboding or dimness, only a quiet and sacred atmosphere.
See numerous graves, including those of famous Japanese samurai. Imagine the smell of moss and cedar trees, and a space of silence filled with fog. The only sounds are those of water and birds.
Meeting Place
Ichino-hashi bridge: In front of Ichino-hashi bridge. The guide will be holding the yellow sign with DeepExperience logo.
Important information
Not suitable for
・People with mobility impairments
・Wheelchair users
What to bring
・Comfortable shoes
・Warm clothing
・Camera
・Water
・Insect repellent
Not allowed
・Flash photography
Know before you go
・Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a lot of walking on uneven surfaces.
・Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately; the area can be cooler than the city.
・Bring water and snacks as there are limited facilities available.
・Respect the sacred nature of the site; speak softly and dress modestly.
・Photography is allowed but refrain from using flash inside the temples.