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Okuno-in Temple

奥之院

Address: 和歌山県伊都郡高野町高野山550

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History

Okunoin is Kōyasan’s Buddhist mausoleum precinct associated with Kūkai. The belief that he remains in eternal meditation here is a religious tradition. Centuries of memorial towers and graves line the approach to his mausoleum.

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Sources 奥之院｜スポット｜和歌山県公式観光サイト

Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Kobo Daishi Mausoleum
The mausoleum stands behind Lantern Hall at the sacred end of the approach.
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Lantern Hall
This hall stands in front of Kobo Daishi Mausoleum.
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Memorial Lantern Hall
The memorial hall stands beside Lantern Hall.
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Offering Office
Temple seals are received at the offering office.
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Sweating Jizo
The Sweating Jizo is a landmark on the approach.
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Visiting information

Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Opening hours

Tōr ō-d ō opens 06:00–17:00; its underground worship area closes 16:45. These hours apply to the hall, rather than the entire cemetery approach.

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Okuno-in Temple

Collectible stamp

History

Explore the grounds

Kobo Daishi Mausoleum

Lantern Hall

Memorial Lantern Hall

Offering Office

Sweating Jizo

Visiting information

Opening hours