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Japan (Okunoin Cemetery) · Death Tourism

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Japan (Okunoin Cemetery) · Death Tourism

Okunoin Cemetery is a vast Buddhist cemetery forest filled with atmospheric tombstones and spiritual significance, attracting pilgrims and tourists alike.

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Okunoin Cemetery is a vast Buddhist cemetery forest filled with atmospheric tombstones and spiritual significance, attracting pilgrims and tourists alike.

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Best season
None
Difficulty
4
Region
Japan, Wakayama Prefecture

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Photo by Huy Phan

Photo by Huy Phan

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Photo by Huy Phan

Photo by Huy Phan

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Photo by Huy Phan

Photo by Huy Phan

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Photo by Huy Phan

Photo by Huy Phan

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Photo by Huy Phan

Photo by Huy Phan

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Stunning aerial shot of Tokyo skyline, highlighting the historic Aoyama Cemetery with modern skyscrapers in the background.

Photo by Sheldon Li

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a walkway lined with trees and lanterns in a park

Photo by Hanna May

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Monochrome photo of a Japanese water purification fountain at a temple.

Photo by Markus Winkler

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Monochrome aerial shot of a traditional Kyoto cemetery with aligned tombstones.

Photo by Markus Winkler

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A serene view of historic gravestones in an Osaka temple under a clear sky.

Photo by Ronny Siegel

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the sacred Okunoin Cemetery in Koyasan, Japan

Photo by Caleb Jack

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A striking alignment of Moai-inspired statues under a bright, cloudy sky on grass-covered hills.

Photo by Kuan-yu Huang

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