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Dorogawa Onsen Townscape

1817 Views Posted on: 03/21/2023
 

Dorogawa Onsen

The water quality at Dorogawa Onsen is a mildly alkaline simple spring that makes your skin feel smooth after taking a bath. Its healing waters have been used to alleviate the fatigue of mountain climbers making pilgrimages to Mount Omine, which has traditionally been considered a sacred mountain. In addition, the entire area is known as a place of beautiful spring waters such as "Gorogoro Mizu," which was recognized as one of the 100 Best Waters in Japan. Make sure to try the mineral water that is tasty and good for one's health.

Mount Omine

The monastery at the 1,720-meter-high Mount Omine was founded in the 7th century by En-no-Gyoja, as the first home in Japan for his new mountain worship religion known as Shugendo. Built on top of the mountain is Ominesan-ji Temple where a statue of Zao Gongen (protective deity of Shugendo) is enshrined. In adherence to the traditional Buddhist belief, women are prohibited from entering the mountain even today. Strict religious practices of asceticism are still conducted on this sacred mountain.

 
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