Hagurosan Five-Story Pagoda
Yamagata Prefecture · Japan
As one of the mythical Three Holy Mountains of Dewa (Dewa Sanzan), Mt. Haguro boasts incredible pristine natural beauty and spiritual wonder that has drawn visitors to its peak since the 6th century A.D. Mt. Haguro represents the present and the world of earthly desires and is the start of a sacred pilgrimage known as the Journey of Rebirth that involves traveling through the present, past, and future on these three holy mountains. Those who partake in this journey are known as Yamabushi, mountain monks who revere nature and follow the ancient religion of Shugendo.
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Mt. Haguro, or Hagurosan, a site of profound spiritual significance that has drawn pilgrims for over a millennium. …
Listen in the app2The Haraigawa-shinbashi — Bridge of Purification
Before we reach the pagoda, we must cross the Haraigawa-shinbashi, a striking vermillion bridge that spans the Haraigawa River. In the context of Shinto and Buddhist architecture, such bridges are not merely infrastructure; they…
Listen in the app3Jijisugi — The 1000-Year-Old Elder Cedar
Standing near the pagoda is a living monument that rivals the wooden structure in both age and majesty: the Jijisugi, or the 'Grandfather Cedar'. This magnificent tree is estimated to be over 1,000 years old, a staggering figure…
Listen in the app4The Pagoda — A Masterpiece of Joinery
Here it is: the Hagurosan Five-Story Pagoda. This structure is believed to be over 600 years old, a remarkable feat for a wooden building in a region that experiences heavy snowfall and seismic activity. …
Listen in the app5Chinowa-guri — Ritual of Renewal
As we move further up toward the summit, we encounter the large Torii gate that marks the entrance to the main shrine complex. Here, visitors often participate in the 'Chinowa-guri' ritual. …
Listen in the app6Sanjin Gosaiden — The Collective Sanctuary
At the summit stands the Sanjin Gosaiden, perhaps the most imposing building on Mt. Haguro. …
Listen in the app7Closing
Our exploration of the Hagurosan Five-Story Pagoda and its surrounding sacred landscape concludes here. We have traveled from the Year 593 to the present, from the roots of the Grandfather Cedar to the thick thatch of the Sanjin…
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What is Hagurosan Five-Story Pagoda?
Hagurosan Five-Story Pagoda is a place in Yamagata Prefecture · Japan with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Yamagata Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.7048, 139.9672 |
| Last updated |
