October
04
/ 2022
Nestled in the mountains of Wakayama prefecture a couple of hours southeast of Osaka, Japan by car lies a world-famous cemetery that is home to the graves of over 200,000 Buddhist monks who are said to be waiting for the resurrection of the Future Buddha. Nearly 1.24 miles (2 kilometers) long, Okunoin cemetery is the biggest in Japan. It has been in existence since 816 AD and every inch of it is sacred. During the day Okunoin cemetery appears relatively normal. At night, however, Okunoin is said to be a very mysterious and sometimes creepy personal experience. Here’s why. Shingon Buddhist monks in their saffron colored robes strolling through Koyasan's Okunoin cemetery in the daytime. ( caroline75005 / Adobe Stock)
