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Mount Shosanji

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焼山寺山

A 938-meter peak in Tokushima featuring a historic temple, sacred rock formations, and panoramic views of the Shikoku mountains.

Mount Shosanji
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What it is

  • A mountain standing 938 meters high in Kamiyama Town, Tokushima Prefecture.
  • A significant stop on the Shikoku Pilgrimage route with a temple at the seventh station.
  • A sacred site featuring Zao Gongen Hall located at the mountain summit.
  • The location of Ryuo Cave situated near the base of the mountain.

What to see

  • A large rock used for sealing giant snakes on the mountain side.
  • The Tsuetate Gongen shrine standing on a ridge peak.
  • Views of Mount Tsurugi and Mount Ichinomori from the summit.
  • The Mearai Daishi site located near the mountain road.
  • A 1.1 kilometer trail leading from the main temple to the summit.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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