Vol.8 DEWA SANZAN

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DEWA SANZAN
The Sacred Mountains of Japan
2015

Description

Walk the ancient pilgrimage routes of Dewa Sanzan, one of Japan's most sacred mountain traditions.

For more than 1,400 years, pilgrims have journeyed through the cedar forests of Mt. Haguro, climbed its timeless stone stairways, and continued toward the sacred sanctuary of Mt. Yudono in search of spiritual rebirth.

Rather than serving as a travel guide, this collection follows that pilgrimage itself.

Beginning across the quiet Shonai Plain, the journey passes beneath the Great Torii of Mt. Haguro, through traditional pilgrims' lodges, along centuries-old cedar avenues, past the National Treasure Five-Story Pagoda, and finally toward the sacred mountains of Yudono.

Through 72 carefully selected photographs, this collection preserves not only remarkable places, but also the quiet atmosphere, timeless landscapes, and enduring traditions that continue to define one of Japan's most important spiritual journeys.

What’s Included

• 2 High-Resolution PDF Editions
• Spread Edition (128 pages)
• Reading Edition (65 pages)
• 72 photographs
• 4 thematic chapters
• English captions
• Instant digital download

Chapters

Introduction – Toward the Sacred Mountains
Chapter 1 – Haguro The Gateway to Dewa Sanzan
Chapter 2 – The Ancient Cedar Forest
Chapter 3 – At the Summit of Haguro
Chapter 4 – Yudono The Sacred Destination
Epilogue – The Journey Continues

About This Collection

Dewa Sanzan—Mt. Haguro, Mt. Gassan, and Mt. Yudono—has long been regarded as one of Japan's holiest pilgrimage destinations.
Although many visitors now come as travelers, the mountains still preserve the atmosphere of an ancient spiritual journey. Walking beneath towering cedar trees and descending the same stone paths once traveled by generations of pilgrims, visitors may find themselves leaving the modern world behind, if only for a little while.s.

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