Mount Osore, Sacred volcanic mountain in Mutsu, Japan
Mount Osore rises 879 meters above sea level, featuring a three-kilometer caldera with Lake Usori at its center and numerous steam vents along the shores.
Buddhist monk Ennin established the Bodai-ji temple complex at Mount Osore in 862, transforming the volcanic landscape into a significant religious destination.
The mountain holds status as one of Japan's three major sacred sites, where Buddhist ceremonies and spiritual practices focus on connecting with deceased loved ones.
Visitors can access Mount Osore from May through October via regular bus services departing from Shimokita Station to the temple grounds entrance.
The landscape contains sulfurous hot springs, barren rocks, and white sand beaches around Lake Usori, creating a physical representation of both hell and paradise.
Location: Mutsu
Founders: Ennin
Elevation above the sea: 879 m
Website: https://osorezan.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 41.31695,141.08768
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:16
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