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Okunoin Cemetery: A Walk Through the Cedars
Explore Japan's largest and most atmospheric cemetery. A spiritual journey through history and forest.
Okunoin Cemetery: A Walk Through the Cedars
Okunoin is the heart of Mount Koya. It contains over 200,000 gravestones, including those of famous daimyo, monks, and even companies.
The Atmosphere
Walking the 2km path at night, illuminated by stone lanterns, is a profound experience that makes you rethink the boundary between life and death.
Conclusion
There is no place in Japan quite like the silent cedars of Okunoin.
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