Torodo Hall, the Hall of Lanterns, in Okunoin, Wakayama, Japan

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In front of the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi is Torodo Hall, the Hall of Lanterns, which is the center of worship for Okunoin. The hall contains more than 10,000 lanterns which are kept eternally lit. Legend has it that some have been burning for more than 1,000 years. Journey beneath the hall, and you will find a room with surreal, maze like walls composed of thousands of tiny Buddha statues.

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Location: Japan
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