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Koyasan: Sacred Silence of Okunoin at Dawn and After Dark

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 11,317 and current price is P 7,922 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

Explore Koyasan Okunoin, the spiritual heart of Shingon Buddhism, on a guided walking tour that immerses you in a profound atmosphere. Choose between a serene morning walk, where mist drifts through towering cedar trees, or a night experience illuminated by lanterns, casting a warm glow on ancient gravestones. This journey begins at Ichinohashi Bridge, leading you to the sacred Mausoleum of Kobo Daishi, where you'll learn about its significance in living faith. Reflect on the spiritual legacy of Koyasan, surrounded by memorials and nature’s tranquility, enhancing your connection to this revered site.

  • Guided walking tour of Koyasan Okunoin, a sacred Buddhist site
  • Choose between morning mist or evening lantern-lit experiences
  • Learn about Shingon Buddhism and the history of the site
  • Discover the Mausoleum of Kobo Daishi and its spiritual significance

Activity location

  • Kongobu-ji Okuno-in
    • 550 Kōyasan
    • 648-0211, Koya, Wakayama, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 一の橋 Kongobu-ji Okuno-in Ichinohashi (First Bridge)
    • Koyasan
    • 648-0211, Koya, Wakayama, Japan

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Evening Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 11,316.76
P 7,921.73 x 1 AdultP 7,921.73
Total
The previous price was P 11,316.76 and current price is P 7,921.73
30% off
Until Sun, Oct 26

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    An experience you can only have here — at dawn or after dark.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the Mausoleum of Kobo Daishi
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Koyasan Okunoin
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kongobu-ji Okuno-in
  • 1h 30m
Hidden deep within the sacred forest of Mount Koya, Okunoin is Japan’s largest and most revered cemetery, home to over 200,000 tombstones and memorials that line the moss-covered path leading to the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi (Kukai), the founder of Shingon Buddhism. Pilgrims and monks have walked this path for over a thousand years, believing that Kobo Daishi remains in eternal meditation to guide all beings toward enlightenment. Walking through Okunoin is not merely a visit to a cemetery but a spiritual journey through time and faith — where towering cedar trees, flickering lanterns, and soft morning mist evoke a profound sense of tranquility and reverence. At dawn, the forest glows in gentle light, while at night, the illuminated path creates an ethereal atmosphere that feels both solemn and otherworldly.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Kongobu-ji Okuno-in
    • 550 Kōyasan
    • 648-0211, Koya, Wakayama, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    一の橋 Kongobu-ji Okuno-in Ichinohashi (First Bridge)
    • Koyasan
    • 648-0211, Koya, Wakayama, Japan

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