About the facility
Okunoin is a sacred site and the center of Koyasan faith, which enshrines the mausoleum of monk Kobo Daishi. Today, the site is still a place of prayer for world peace and people's happiness. The long approach that stretches about 2 km from the Ichinohashi Bridge to the mausoleum ("Gobyo") is lined with over 200,000 tombstones and cedar trees that are over 400 years old.
Every day at 6:00 and 10:30 in the morning, there is a ritual of monks offering food to Kobo Daishi, known as "Shojingu."
Special offers of KANSAI RAILWAY PASS
No special offers available
Access
- Closest stations/bus stops
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Nankai Koya Line Koyasan Station → Okunoin Mae (Nankai Rinkan Bus bound for Okunoin Mae) 15-min walk from the bus stop
Bus fare separately required.
Map and information
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Areas you can travel to with KANSAI RAILWAY PASS
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OSAKA
The most popular area in Kansai,
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KYOTO
Kyoto is the place to visit if you want to enjoy traditional Japan.
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NARA
This is an area with many historic temples and shrines, as well as lots of nature.
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KOBE/HIMEJI
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WAKAYAMA
It is renowned for world-heritage Koyasan.
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SHIGA
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