Hike and Pray with a Real Yamabushi in Nagano

Nestled in the breathtaking landscape of Iiyama City in northern Nagano Prefecture, lies a remarkable village called Kosuge. Within this mystical haven, mountain monks have dedicated their lives to the ancient and ascetic practices of Shugendo. Today, the villagers proudly carry on these age-old rituals at the historic Okusha Shrine, near the summit of Mt. Kosuge.

Enter the world of Shida San, a Yamabushi who embarked on a transformative journey by training at Dewa Sanzan. Since 2015, he has been striving to revive the culture of Shugendo. By learning firsthand from the local people, he aims to help others forge a deep connection with the mountain's heritage. Join Mr. Shida and an English-speaking guide for a truly enchanting adventure, where you'll spend a day steeped in captivating tales of the region, while delving into the rich history and culture of the Yamabushi.

Itinerary

Deeply tied with religion, Iiyama’s Mt. Kosuge is one of the three most sacred places in Nagano for shugendo (Japanese mountain asceticism-shamanism). Established more than 1300 years ago, mountain ascetics called yamabushi stayed on the mountain for spiritual training, creating an area now known as Kosuge village. Hike with a modern-day Yamabushi through a cedar-lined forest trail to the Inner Shrine, a 400 year-old sacred site on the mountain.

Stop At:

• Kosuge Shrine, MIzuho Kosuge, Iiyama Nagano Prefecture

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level"
"While the hike itself is short, it is exceptionally steep in places. We invite you to participate only if you possess confidence in your physical strength and come well-equipped with sturdy boots and weather-appropriate attire. ."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"



Horário de Início: 10:00 AM
Duração: 5 Hours 30 Minutes
Ponto de partida: 7130-4 Mizuho, Iiyama, Nagano 389-2322, Japan

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Yamabushi headress rental is included

Não Incluído

• Lunch - Please bring a boxed lunch, or easy to eat snacks such as onigiri rice balls, sandwiches etc
• Bottled water - Please bring sufficient bottled water for a half day hike
• Hiking clothes, Hiking shoes, backpack, waterproofs, extra layers, sunscreen, bug repellant

Instalações