Mount Osore
恐山
A sacred volcanic landscape featuring a ninth-century temple, sulfurous pits, and spiritual mediums on the shores of Lake Usori.
What it is
- An active volcano and one of Japan's three major sacred grounds located in Aomori.
- Osorezan Bodaiji temple was founded in the 9th century by the monk Ennin.
- The site is dedicated to the deity Enmei Jizo Bosatsu.
- The area is protected as part of the Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park.
What to see
- Osorezan Bodaiji temple stands on the shore of the caldera Lake Usori.
- Mount Kamagushi is the highest peak in the surrounding mountain range.
- Volcanic grounds containing high concentrations of gold ore and sulfurous vents.
- Four public hot spring bathhouses located within the temple grounds.
When to go
- The sacred grounds are open to visitors from May to October.
- Itako mediums perform spiritual communications during the annual summer festival.
Getting there
- The site is accessible by bus from JR Shimokita Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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