Mount Kōya

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Okunoin on Mount Kōya is one of Japan’s most sacred and atmospheric sites—a forested pilgrimage path leading to the mausoleum of Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi), founder of Shingon Buddhism. The mausoleum of Kūkai, who is believed to remain in eternal meditation, lies at the path’s end—followers treat it like a living shrine . A 2 km cobblestone path lined with over 200,000 gravestones, ancient cryptomeria trees, mossy lanterns, historical figures, Jizō statues, and corporate memorials like Panasonic’s founder’s grave .

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Post by potatogal | Jun 27, 2025