What Is Japanese Mountain Worship? – Sacred Peaks and the Prayer of Yaoyorozu no Kami
Why have the Japanese long seen gods dwelling in mountains? From Jomon-era nature worship and Shugendo practice to the sacred presence of Mount Fuji, Dewa Sanzan, Hakusan, and the Kumano shrines, this article explores Japan’s tradition of mountain worship and its enduring culture of reverence for nature.
2025.11.23
CultureJapanese Spirit
