Category: Mountains & Forests

2 articles

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Abstract Japanese-style illustration of the beautifully conical Mount Mikami with sacred light dwelling at its peak

Mountains & Forests

Amenomikage: The God Dwelling in Mount Mikami, the Omi Fuji, and How to Cultivate an Unshakable Presence

Discover Amenomikage, enshrined at Mikami Shrine, whose object of worship is Mount Mikami, the beautifully conical Omi Fuji. Learn the ancient faith of revering a mountain itself as a god, and how to cultivate a quiet, unshakable presence.

Japanese Gods Encyclopedia Editorial Team

Illustration of snow-capped Mount Iwaki with a torii gate standing before it

Mountains & Forests

Mount Iwaki: The Sacred Peak of Tsugaru and Its Teachings of Reverence and Prayer

Explore the mountain worship traditions of Mount Iwaki, known as Tsugaru Fuji, and the spiritual wisdom of reverence and prayer passed down through its ancient shrine.

Japanese Gods Encyclopedia Editorial Team