Three Holy Mountains
The Three Holy Mountains of Japan (三霊山, Sanreizan)[1] are three mountains[2] revered by tradition in Japan.[3] They include:
- Mount Fuji (富士山),
- Mount Haku (白山) (The White Mountain) known for its UNESCO World Heritage site, Shirakawa-gō 白川郷, and
- Mount Tate ('standing mountain') known for its onsen 温泉 (Hot springs) and the cobalt blue waters of Mikurigaike みくりが池. It is also known for its steaming Jigokudani 地獄谷 (Hell Valley).[4][5]
Mount Haku
Mount Tate
Mount Fuji
See also
References
- The Three Holy Mountains.
- UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Information: Mount Hakusan. UNESCO. Accessed May 16, 2008..
- 3 Famous Mountains of Japan: Mount Haku, Mount Tate and Mount Takao.
- 3 Holy Mountains of Japan to Explore.
- UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Information: Mount Hakusan. UNESCO. Accessed May 16, 2008..
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