Three Holy Mountains

The Three Holy Mountains of Japan (三霊山, Sanreizan)[1][self-published source?] 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 (立山) ('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][2]

Gallery

  • Mount Haku
    Mount Haku
  • Mount Tate
    Mount Tate
  • Mount Fuji
    Mount Fuji

See also

  • Sacred mountains

References

  1. ^ The Three Holy Mountains.
  2. ^ a b UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Information: Mount Hakusan. UNESCO. Accessed May 16, 2008..[dead link]
  3. ^ 3 Famous Mountains of Japan: Mount Haku, Mount Tate and Mount Takao.
  4. ^ 3 Holy Mountains of Japan to Explore.