Mt. Mitoku (National Treasure: Nageiredo)
During the Heian period, it was revered as a sacred site for mountain Buddhism.
Its rich nature, selected as one of the top 100 forests for forest bathing in Japan, and several temple buildings scattered throughout the mountain still exist.
POSTED on 2016/03/14
1300 years ago, En no Gyoja, the founder of the Shugendo, prayed that "three petals of a lotus should fly down to places related to gods and Buddhas." One of these petals landed on Mt. Mitoku, and it is believed that Mt. Mitoku was founded as a place to practice Shugendo.
Later, in the second year of Kashō (849 AD), the three Buddha statues of Amida, Dainichi, and Shaka were enshrined by Jikaku Daishi.
Therefore, it became known as the Tendai sect’s Mitoku-san Sanbutsu-ji Temple, and held 38 halls, 3,000 temples, and a temple land of 10,000 chobu (where 1 chōbu is approximately 9,917) and 3,000 koku (where 1 koku is the amount of rice needed to feed one person for a year).
“The inner temple of Sanbutsuji Temple, Nageiredo, is a National Treasure.” Built in a small crevice in a sheer cliff and filled with mysterious beauty, this is one of the oldest Shinto shrine main hall structures present in our country. Its architectural style is shrouded in mystery.
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Basic information
| Operating hours |
8:00 AM－3:00 PM (Worship of the main hall 8:00 AM－5:00 PM) |
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| Price | Adults ¥1200 Children ¥600 (Elementary and junior high school students) |
| Address | 1010 Mitoku, Misasa-cho, Tohaku-gun, Tottori Prefecture |
| Telephone | +81-858-43-2666 |
| Access | About 10 minutes by car (about 7km) from Misasa Onsen |
| Website | Mt. Mitoku (Nageiredo) |
| Remarks |
When climbing Mt. Mitoku, there are narrow trails, chain paths, and some slippery sections.
When hiking, it is recommended to wear comfortable clothing that allows for free movement and to carry items that keep your hands free. Prepare gloves, towels, and water, and other necessary items. if needed.
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