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Okunoin Private Walking Tour
Les descriptions sont affichées en anglais.
- 2 heures
- Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 h avant
- Guidé en anglais
- Visite privée
Points forts
Discover the spiritual heart of Japan on a private 2-hour walking tour of Okunoin, the largest sacred cemetery in the country. Guided by a Kongobuji-certified expert, traverse the full 3km pilgrimage route from Ichinohashi Bridge to Kobo Daishi's Mausoleum. This immersive experience reveals the rich symbolism and legends unique to this UNESCO sanctuary. Witness the rare morning Shojin-ku ritual and learn about the esoteric Buddhist practices that have flourished for over a millennium. Perfect for families and curious travelers, this tour offers a personalized pace, deep cultural insights, and no crowds to rush you. - Private tour with expert guide, certified by Kongobuji Temple - Full 3km route from Ichinohashi to Nakanohashi - Exclusive opportunity to observe the Shojin-ku ritual on morning tours - Tailored experience for families, friends, and all curious travelers
Inclus
Ce qui est inclus
- Local resident guide
Itinéraire
Step into the forested sanctuary of Okunoin for a private walking experience unlike any other. As you pass under towering 600-year-old cedars and among 200,000 moss-covered memorials, your guide—a local expert guide—will unveil the living history, Buddhist cosmology, and cultural layers embedded in every stone. As you walk the sacred path, learn about warlords like Oda Nobunaga, memorials to companies and poets, and the deep symbolism of stone markers shaped by the five elements (earth, water, fire, wind, space). Culmination at Kobo Daishi’s Mausoleum Enter the inner sanctum through the Lantern Hall (Torodo), where the space is illuminated by countless donated lanterns, kept lit as offerings to Kobo Daishi. This final stretch of the tour invites quiet reflection and offers a rare chance to pay silent respects to the revered monk, believed to remain in eternal meditation to this day.
Annulation
Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience, avec remboursement intégral.
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À savoir avant de partir
- Point de rendez-vous
- Okunoin Ichinohashi Entrance We will meet in front of the large map board located just before you cross the Ichinohashi Bridge.
- Prise en charge
- Tout le monde se retrouve au point de départ ; il n’y a pas de prise en charge.
- Type de billet
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Opéré par
- Awesome tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 111% above the median of the 1684 experiences we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 414 of 1684.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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