Mount Miwa
三輪山
A sacred mountain in Nara serving as the deity's body, offering a spiritual hike through ancient, protected forests.
What it is
- A conical mountain standing 467 meters tall in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture.
- The sacred body of Omiwa Jinja, which has no main hall because the mountain is worshipped.
- The enshrined home of the deity Omononushi-no-Okami.
- A historically restricted site that was once closed to everyone except priests and monks.
What to see
- Omiwa Jinja located at the western foot of the mountain.
- Three major rock formations known as Iwakura situated on the slopes.
- Hibara Shrine, a subsidiary shrine found at the western base.
- Dense forests consisting of large pine, cedar, and cypress trees.
When to go
- Visitors must obtain permission at Sai Shrine before attempting to climb the mountain.
- Photography, eating, and smoking are strictly prohibited during the visit.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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