Japan HeritageDewa Sanzan: Three Mountains of Rebirth amid Nature and Faith
The cedar-lined path on Mount Haguro has earned three stars in theMichelin Green Guide. The pond and the massive ced...
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Japan HeritageMt. Hiko, Kunisaki Peninsula: A Natural Holy Place and Pilgrimage Road, Where the Historic Fusion of Buddhism and Shinto Comes To Life
A sculpture of the Buddhist deity Fudo Myo-o, known as the Kumano Magaibutsu. It is about eight meters tall. On the ...
Japan HeritageAnan (Shikoku Pilgrimage): Slipping Through Time to the Heian Period on the Henro Trail Where Kukai Walked
A statue of Kukai sits atop the rock Shashingatake on Mt. Tairyuji. In Anan, Tokushima Prefecture, the old Henro Tra...
Japan HeritageMt. Mitoku and Mt. Daisen: Unique History and Culture Spanning One Thousand Years
National treasure Nageiredo is situated on a nearly 500-meter-high cliff. The small building sticking out from its left...
Japan HeritageMt. Takao: A Charming Place Built by Nature and Culture
When worshipers pass through Yakuoin’s Shitennomon Gate, they are greeted by intensely powerful tengu statues of variou...
Japan HeritageMt. Oyama: A Place of Religion and Recreation for Edo-Period Commoners
The rain-wet trees and the path make visitors feel an aura of mysticism. These days, Mt. Oyama is a spot that touris...