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Every year, around Mt Fuji, shrines celebrate the beginning of the Mt Fuji climbing route season. Mt. Fuji is both a majestic natural landmark and also a sacred site for Shintoism since at least the 7th century.
Taking place at Murayamasengen Shrine, Yamabushi Japanese Buddhist monks gather to bless this year’s opening of the route leading from the Shrine up to Mt. Fuji. Canceled in 2020 due to Covid, we were fortunate this year to enjoy this ceremony, even in its quite reduced capacity.
