Ticket Hall

Okunoin Private Walking Tour

5,01 review

Beschrijvingen worden in het Engels getoond.

  • 2 uur
  • Gratis annuleren tot 24 u vooraf
  • Rondleiding in Engels
  • Privétour

Hoogtepunten

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

Inbegrepen

Wat is inbegrepen

  • Local resident guide

Route

  1. 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.

    2 u

Annuleren

Gratis annuleren tot 24 uur voor aanvang, met volledige terugbetaling.

Reviews

5,0

  • 51
  • 40
  • 30
  • 20
  • 10

Beoordelingen komen uit 1 reviews die onze boekingspartner verzamelt. Het zijn de eigen woorden van reizigers, in de volgorde waarin ze geschreven zijn — nooit herschikt om de ervaring mooier te maken.

Goed om te weten

Verzamelpunt
Okunoin Ichinohashi Entrance We will meet in front of the large map board located just before you cross the Ichinohashi Bridge.
Ophalen
Iedereen komt naar het startpunt; er is geen ophaalservice.
Tickettype
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Uitgevoerd door
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.

Aanbiedingen in Japan, outside the cities

Van/voor-prijzen komen van de aanbieder, nooit van ons.

Vergelijkbare ervaringen

Hop-on hop-off in Japan, outside the cities

1 / 6

In drie stappen toegevoegd

Plan met AIJouw reis, dag voor dag