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Mt. Atsumi’s Pilgrimage 温海嶽の巡礼
Atsumi is said to have been founded by the creator of Shugendo himself: En no Gyoja. Walk upon its sacred Shugendo paths.
Distance | 10.5km |
Elevation | 720meters |
Required Time | 5h |
Danger level | Caution advised *Dangers include:Bear presence, Heat strokes, Slippery slopes, Slippery when raining, Fallen trees |
Difficulty level (for beginners) | Moderate |
Equipment needed | ● Water ● Hiking shoes ● Rainwear ● Sun hat ● Hiking sticks ● Food or snacks |
Difficulty levels have been designed for people who have a PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence) score inferior or equal to 60. Experienced hikers or persons with a PAI above 100 can withdraw two cases to know the average difficulty for their fitness level. Example: Trails noted “Hard for beginners” correspond to “average” trails for experienced hikers or people with a PAI above 100.
1. This sign tells you where to start your pilgrimage
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2. Continue straight
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3. You get a view on Atsumi Onsen
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4. You step inside the forest
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5. Continue straight
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6. There is a map in Japanese of the surroundings
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7. Fill in your water bottles at the Kowa springs
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8. Kowa Shimizu (Kowa Springs)
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9. Cross the bridge at the Ichinotaki falls
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10. Turn right at this sign
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11. Don’t forget to write down your name
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12. Get inside the forest
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13. Cross the bridge
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14. Continue straight
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15. Cross another bridge
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16. Spot the “Encounter falls”
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The Deai no taki 出会いの滝 designates two falls that join in the same stream, making them look like lovers.
17. Climb the ladder
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18. Cross another bridge
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19. Climb the stairs
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20. Spot the Sanno Falls
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21. Use this spring to fill in your bottles
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22. After a while, you arrive at the Kumano Shrine
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23. A little further, Mt. Atsumi’s viewpoint
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24. Go down
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25. The tracks are narrow and some trees have fallen
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Please be very careful when doing down the route.
26. Come across the Babasugi
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“Grandma cedar”
27. Buddhist stele
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28. This sign indicates you are near the end
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29. This spring is the last spot of this hiking trail
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Otsukaresama deshita! お疲れ様でした!”Congratulations for your efforts!”