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Okunoin Cemetery – Okuno-in loop from Kōya

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Okunoin Cemetery – Okuno-in loop from Kōya

Moderate

4.2

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Okunoin Cemetery – Okuno-in loop from Kōya

02:18

8.13km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.96 km

Mount Tenjiku

Peak

4.38 km

Okunoin Cemetery and Temple Entrance

Highlight • Religious Site

The cemetery is impressive.

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5.06 km

Jizō and the Water Children

Highlight • Monument

Among the many graves, one repeatedly notices monk statues wearing red children's bibs. The Jizō Bosatsu funeral cult is intended to help elders overcome their grief over the loss of …

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5.40 km

Okunoin Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

a spiritual highlight with its morbidity both in the dark and during the day

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5.96 km

Ichinohashi Bridge to Okunoin

Highlight • Bridge

6.05 km

Shojoshin-in Temple (Koyasan)

Highlight • Religious Site

6.14 km

Okuno-in

Highlight • Religious Site

6.22 km

Eko-in Temple, Koyasan

Highlight • Religious Site

Huge temple and accommondation at Koyasan with opportunity to gain a deep insight into the monks' daily life

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8.12 km

Nyonindo Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

Part of the Women's Pilgrimage Trail (Nyon-michi): Fresh water and stamp booklets for the trail are available at the information point. The climb is initially steep, but very beautiful.

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8.13 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.75 km

3.01 km

657 m

555 m

165 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

2.44 km

315 m

312 m

Elevation

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Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (800 m)

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Friday 29 May

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Okunoin Cemetery and Temple Entrance

Jizō and the Water Children

Okunoin Cemetery

Ichinohashi Bridge to Okunoin

Shojoshin-in Temple (Koyasan)

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