Oku-no-in

Okunoin, also known as Oku-no-in, is a sacred Buddhist site and cemetery located on Mount Kōya, in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It is the largest cemetery in Japan, with over 200,000 graves and memorial monuments, including those of famous monks, feudal lords, and other historical figures. The site is believed to be the resting place of Kūkai, the founder of the Shingon school of esoteric Buddhism, who is thought to be in eternal meditation. Visitors can walk along a 2-kilometer-long path lined with tall conifers and tombstones, leading to the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi. The Torodo Hall, also known as the Hall of Lamps, is a place of worship with over 10,000 lanterns that are kept eternally lit. The site is a popular pilgrimage spot and offers a unique and peaceful atmosphere, especially at night when the lanterns are lit