Tateyama-Town, Toyama-Pref.

Along with Mt.Fuji and Mt.Hakusan, Tateyama is one of the three most sacred mountains in Japan.
Japanese mountain religion began in the 8th century, and was at its peak in during the 17th century.
Historic articles concerning the Tateyama religion still remain in Tateyama. Visit Tateyama and learn about its unique history as you explore its spectacular nature.

Tateyama Mandala Chart
This chart was used by the ashikura-ji temple missionaries for spreading the Tateyama religion throughout Japan.
From the collection of Mr.Minoru Inazawa

Summit Sanctuary of the Oyama Shrine This sanctuary stands at the main peak of Mt.Tateyama (3,003m). This was a sanctuary of the Tateyama religion, which is a combination of Japanese Buddhist and Shintoist thought. The current house was constructed in 1996.(It takes approximately four hours to visit Oyama Shrine and return to the Murodo terminal.)		Jigoku-dani (Hell Valley) jigoku-dani (Hell Valley) has a legend that there are 136 hells where ghosts appear asking hikers for help. Gas and vapor rise from the ground and strange noises occur creating a mysterious atmosphere throughout the valley. (It takes approximately one and a half hours to hike from the Murodo terminal.)
Center Sanctuary of the Oyama Shrine Ashikura-ji This was the birthplace of the Tateyama religion and Japanese modern mountain climbing. Historical articles and folk tools have been preserved and can be seen here. This temple was designated by the Agency for Cultural Affairs as a valuable cultural property.		Toyama Prefectural Tateyama Museum Against the background of the historical Ashikuraji Temple and the panorama around it, theme museums enable visitors to better understand the history of the Tateyama religion and its nature.