Okunoin

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Okunoin is a very mysterious and sacred spot quietly standing in the deep forest of Aso. History and legends that people in this land have cherished since ancient times are breathing, and it brings deep peace to visiting people. The clean air of the precinct and the silence of the trees around it make you forget daily fatigue and give you blissful time to face yourself deeply. For those who want to feel Japan's good old faith and the respect for nature while spending a calm time, it is a hidden gem that heals the soul and is the best hidden place to be purified deeply from the heart.

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新阿蘇紀行（88 奥の院）ナレーション入りバージョン

Aso Regional Promotion Design Center

新阿蘇紀行（88.奥の院）

Aso Regional Promotion Design Center

Okunoin

Address: Manganji, Minamioguni Town, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture
Website: https://www.youmore-minamioguni.com/
Operator: Minamioguni Town Tourism Association

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