Kongobu-ji Okuno-in

Our visit to the cemetery was very special. It is one of the most sacred sites in Japan, known as the resting place of Kōbō Daishi, the founder of Shingon Buddhism. Walking among the thousands of tombstones and memorials, some centuries old, gives a strong sense of history and spirituality. We had the opportunity to go with a monk from the hotel where we were staying, and the fact that he spoke fluent English made it much easier to understand the culture and the meaning behind what we were seeing. The visit took place at night, in a sober and impactful atmosphere, which made the whole experience even more memorable. Despite the very cold weather in March, it was absolutely worth it.

I truly felt a great peace walking in this Cemetery and Temple area. There are massive Cedar trees in this preserved area. It lies at about 900 m altitude on Koyasan mountain. The climate is great. The temple is beautiful from the outside. The path up to the temple is very serene. There are many Company sponsored and group sponsored grave sites in the cemetery which is a very revered place for devout Japanese. If you worked for one of the groups or companies represented here, it is my understanding that you can request to have your ashes kept there after cremation. There are many lanterns that light the path so this cemetery can also be visited by night.

One of my favorite places now in Japan. Really enjoyed the remote area and forest. It was neat to see and a cute town to walk around nearby.

Surreal experience, would recommend going at night to see all the lanterns and shrine lights!

Since I felt bored in Osaka, I randomly came here to visit. There are many temples here, and many locals come here. I don’t know much about the temples, so I just walked in the jungle and tasted some snacks in the store. The overall feeling was good. The natural environment here is very good, and I feel very relaxed here.

The Mog Champ sends his regards. The place of interest here Okuno-in like most people would say is one of the most peaceful and mystical places you could visit in Koyasan. It's a definite must-visit if you're in Osaka for a short side-trip. I recommend for anyone who's into nature and zen, there's a lot of silence in this area even if you come across groups to keep the peace and quiet to match up with the atmosphere. You could spend half a day just wondering around taking nice photos and deep breaths. The place also looks different during the night, but I would recommend coming during the day first, having food nearby then going back again! Thanks for a peaceful location Koyasan. Mogliest Regards, Your Mog Champ

Amazing sanctuary in the middle of a nice cedars forest. The atmosphere is very special up to the temple. Lanterns are on in the evening, which is even more impressive!

Just wanted to share pictures from my own trip haha It's a really calming place, with looming ancient cypresses all over the place, and a wealth of mosses, so it's also a wonderful place for nature spotters. The cold air and warm sunlight made it a perfect place for a good 2.2km walk!