Eternal Meditation amongst the Lords of Japan


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August 21st 2018
Published: May 6th 2019
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Hello my fellow travellers! (I apologise that it has taken me so long to continue my writings from my last trip to Japan) This morning I woke up feeling a bit more rested after a good night's sleep. I ate a light breakfast, consisting of various fruits, together with Kenichi and Yumiji before they left for work. I decided to go and visit the Osaka Tenman-gū before I went to the train bound for M... Read Full Entry



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 Nakanohashi Bridge Nakanohashi Bridge
Nakanohashi Bridge

Okuno-in Cemetery, Mount Kōya
Reflecting WellReflecting Well
Reflecting Well

Okuno-in Cemetery, Mount Kōya
Reflecting WellReflecting Well
Reflecting Well

Okuno-in Cemetery, Mount Kōya
Kōyasan Chōishi-michi Pilgrimage TrailKōyasan Chōishi-michi Pilgrimage Trail
Kōyasan Chōishi-michi Pilgrimage Trail

Okuno-in Cemetery, Mount Kōya
Tomb of Matsumoto JūtarōTomb of Matsumoto Jūtarō
Tomb of Matsumoto Jūtarō

Okuno-in Cemetery, Mount Kōya
Tomb of Ichikawa DanjūrōTomb of Ichikawa Danjūrō
Tomb of Ichikawa Danjūrō

Okuno-in Cemetery, Mount Kōya
Tombs of the Hōjō Clan of KamakuraTombs of the Hōjō Clan of Kamakura
Tombs of the Hōjō Clan of Kamakura

Okuno-in Cemetery, Mount Kōya
Kōyasan Chōishi-michi Pilgrimage TrailKōyasan Chōishi-michi Pilgrimage Trail
Kōyasan Chōishi-michi Pilgrimage Trail

Okuno-in Cemetery, Mount Kōya
Buddhist MonkBuddhist Monk
Buddhist Monk

Okuno-in Cemetery, Mount Kōya
Tomb of Mazda Tochigi BranchTomb of Mazda Tochigi Branch
Tomb of Mazda Tochigi Branch

Okuno-in Cemetery, Mount Kōya
Mausoleum of Ii NaosukeMausoleum of Ii Naosuke
Mausoleum of Ii Naosuke

Okuno-in Cemetery, Mount Kōya
Statue of KannonStatue of Kannon
Statue of Kannon

Okuno-in Cemetery, Mount Kōya
Gorintō (Five-Tiered Tombstones)Gorintō (Five-Tiered Tombstones)
Gorintō (Five-Tiered Tombstones)

Okuno-in Cemetery, Mount Kōya
Rocks Piled on a Torii /Shrine Gate)Rocks Piled on a Torii /Shrine Gate)
Rocks Piled on a Torii /Shrine Gate)

Okuno-in Cemetery, Mount Kōya
Torii (Shrine Gate)Torii (Shrine Gate)
Torii (Shrine Gate)

Okuno-in Cemetery, Mount Kōya
Gorintō (Five-Tiered Tombstones)Gorintō (Five-Tiered Tombstones)
Gorintō (Five-Tiered Tombstones)

Okuno-in Cemetery, Mount Kōya
Tomb of Tada MitsunakaTomb of Tada Mitsunaka
Tomb of Tada Mitsunaka

Okuno-in Cemetery, Mount Kōya



6th May 2019
Small Offering in a Cedar Tree

Eternal Meditation
Your grasp of the telling of history is a gift Per Olof that you certainly excel in. Fascinating. Your pilgrimage for enlightenment, if I can call it that, is also inspiring as an insight into your character. I hope these words are acceptable in my brevity in seeking to express them.
7th May 2019
Small Offering in a Cedar Tree

Eternal Meditation
They certainly are my dancing friend. This was a journey to explore myself, my spirituality and my beliefs. =)
10th May 2019
Mausoleums of Yūki Hideyasu and Lady Oman

On my to-do list
This place just went up on my places-I-have-to-visit-some-day-list. It looks really cool. There are several similar places in China too. It is a wonderful experience to visit those. I know that from my own expereince. /Ake
10th May 2019
Mausoleums of Yūki Hideyasu and Lady Oman

On my to-do list
Aye, it's really a magical place, I would love to visit it's Chinese counterparts as well!
19th May 2019

Beautiful
Wow, what a beautiful place! It seems you had a really special time on your first day at Mount Koya. The temple stay looks so peaceful and calming, and I'm sure indeed the evening walk in the cemetery was just beautiful! You really know your Japanese history my friend ?
19th May 2019

Beautiful
Thank you my friend! I know you would love it there. =)
1st October 2019

Impressive Research
I’m constantly impressed by the level of research you undertake. Well done. I absolutely loved Koyasan and I’ll gladly go back. I might even be tempted to do the pilgrimage!
8th October 2019

Impressive Research
Thank you! =) I enjoyed reading about your experiences at Koyasan and it was a big reason that I decided to go there. =)

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